MLRC News
AI and Online Child-Safety Dominate Agenda at San Francisco Digital Conference
Michael NorwickOur May 14th conference brought together approximately 155 lawyers – some from across the globe – to San Francisco to share their perspectives on the shifting legal landscape that is being driven by concerns surrounding AI and child safety.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer
Eric WeslanderKansas lawyer on his start in the business, good advice from his mentor Bernie Rhodes, midwestern cliches, his band The Fixers, and more.
Jimmy Kimmel II: The President and the FCC Go Rogue
George FreemanI firmly believe that most people in this country, even diehard MAGA supporters, do not believe the President should have power over who their late-night entertainers are, or that he can get a television host fired over one joke he did not like, even about him or his family.
MLRC’s March Conferences Spotlight Escalating Legal Challenges at Home and Abroad
George FreemanMLRC's Latin American Conference, held in Miami, and Entertainment Conference, in Los Angeles, were both massive successes.
The Assault on Freedom for the Thought — and Speech — We Hate: Stifling, Restraining and Punishing Criticism and Protests
George FreemanOvercoming Trump's authoritarian maneuverings to shut up all dissenting views and shut down all opponents will be a prolonged fight. It will only be won if those being stifled and restrained, including media companies and law firms, take collective action and work together in a courageous and cohesive way to resist those who would minimize…
MLRC 2025 Annual Meeting
The Media Law Resource Center’s Annual Meeting was held on Nov. 5, 2025, at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Defense Counsel Section Reviews Year’s Accomplishments and Plans for 2026
A report from the November annual meeting of the full Defense Counsel Section held in New York City.
Santa’s 2025 Gift List for Media Players Naughty and Nice
George FreemanMLRC executive director dons his Santa cap and distributes gifts to the year's biggest newsmakers.
Sally Jenkins and Bob Costas Hit Home Runs
George FreemanThe conversation between Hall of Fame sports journalists Sally Jenkins and Bob Costas was riveting to both sports fans and non-sports enthusiasts alike. But as many Broadway productions – and Gotham Hall is on Broadway – there was a lot of drama behind the scenes.
USTA’s Bad Call on Free Speech at the US Open
George FreemanThe USTA’s censorship of the crowd's reaction to Trump is cowardly, hypocritical and un-American.