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MLRC News

Sep 2024

Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack

George Freeman

MLRC 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.

Aug 2024

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Michael Berry

Ballard Spahr partner on the Hulk Hogan trial, lawyering in the tropics, college ball, the best food in Philly and more.

Aug 2024

Beware the Attacks on the First Amendment by a Trump Presidency

George Freeman

The MLRC stands ready to help in whatever way it can.

Jul 2024

MLRC and the Historic Commonwealth: Conferences in Sydney and Dublin

George Freeman

In 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.

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Jun 2024

Campus Protests, Hate Speech & the First Amendment — A Timely Zoom Call Revisited

George Freeman

The 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. 

Jun 2024

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Kate Bolger

DWT partner on her start in the business, memorable cases, firm life post-pandemic, and things to do in New York City.

Jun 2024

AI and Child Safety Lead Discussion at 2024 MLRC Digital Conference

Michael Norwick

Much 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.

May 2024

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Drew Shenkman

CNN lawyer on his start in the business, hiring outside counsel, Atlanta must-sees and more.

May 2024

No Cameras in the Courtroom for Trump Trial Is A Travesty

George Freeman

Why we should be hitting these walls despite a history of thousands of trials being televised without a problem really is inexplicable.

Apr 2024

Regina Thomas Elected New MLRC Board Chair

George Freeman

At a recent MLRC Board meeting, Regina Thomas was unanimously elected as the Board’s new Chair.

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