MLRC News
Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack
George FreemanMLRC Executive Director on how flag burning could influence the presidential election; and ponders just what makes London, site of the upcoming MLRC Conference, such an unusually pleasurable city.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer
Michael BerryBallard Spahr partner on the Hulk Hogan trial, lawyering in the tropics, college ball, the best food in Philly and more.
Beware the Attacks on the First Amendment by a Trump Presidency
George FreemanThe MLRC stands ready to help in whatever way it can.
MLRC and the Historic Commonwealth: Conferences in Sydney and Dublin
George FreemanIn January MLRC held a full-day Conference in Sydney, drawing some 125 Australian lawyers. Then last month, in Dublin, we presented the eighth in a series of European Conferences.
Campus Protests, Hate Speech & the First Amendment — A Timely Zoom Call Revisited
George FreemanThe call featured four experts making thoughtful and nuanced points, which I thought was worth summarizing here. At the same time, I offer a few thoughts of my own, not necessarily my conclusions, but simply ideas to mull over.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer
Kate BolgerDWT partner on her start in the business, memorable cases, firm life post-pandemic, and things to do in New York City.
AI and Child Safety Lead Discussion at 2024 MLRC Digital Conference
Michael NorwickMuch of the content of this year’s conference encompassed two red hot topics: the uncertainty and quickly evolving issues surrounding generative AI, and the wave of legislation and litigation in the name of child safety.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer
Drew ShenkmanCNN lawyer on his start in the business, hiring outside counsel, Atlanta must-sees and more.
No Cameras in the Courtroom for Trump Trial Is A Travesty
George FreemanWhy we should be hitting these walls despite a history of thousands of trials being televised without a problem really is inexplicable.
Regina Thomas Elected New MLRC Board Chair
George FreemanAt a recent MLRC Board meeting, Regina Thomas was unanimously elected as the Board’s new Chair.