MLRC News
Florida Takes Aim at The New York Times’ Editorial Independence
Journalistic tradition – and the Times’ fairly incredible record – does not warrant the kind of interference Florida posits. More realistically, in the context of our polarized environment and Florida politics, this looks like a totally unsupported infringement by government into the independent press.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer
Marc RandazzaLas Vegas lawyer on the principles behind representing unpopular speakers, his uneasy place in the media bar, and why he views free speech work as a calling rather than a conventional legal career.
The MLRC’s European Conference: A Dramatic Return to Paris
George FreemanMLRC’s European Conference returned to Paris, highlighting both the growing community of European media lawyers and substantive transatlantic debates over libel, privacy, source protection, hate speech, and free expression.
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.