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MLRC News

Aug 2023

A New Film: Floyd Abrams – Speaking Freely

George Freeman

Not only to get pumped up, and more than just to learn some legal history, I urge all members to watch this film on September 22nd. It will renew your faith and dedication to the goals and principles we are striving for. Though the hero of the piece appears to be Floyd, the co-hero really…

Jul 2023

Gearing Up for MLRC’s Biggest Conference of the Year

George Freeman

A look behind the scenes of MLRC's Media Law Conference, October 4-6 at the Lansdowne Resort in Northern Virginia.

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Jul 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

C. Amanda Martin

North Carolina lawyer and academic on her beginnings, work related to the O.J. Simpson trial, teaching, NC must-sees, summer reads and more.

Jun 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Tom Hentoff

Williams & Connolly attorney on growing up with two renowned journalist parents, breaking into the business, email etiquette and much more.

Jun 2023

Daniel Ellsberg: A Personal Remembrance of an American Hero

George Freeman

Though in our volatile and combative times, many journalists – and their sources – are exceptionally courageous, and often sacrifice their well-being for their profession and causes, Ellsberg was the unequaled model for such behavior.

Jun 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer

Matthew Schafer

Paramount lawyer on his start in the business, the best career advice he was ever given, AI, recent reading and more.

May 2023

Thrilled to Bits: MLRC Digital Conference A Resounding Success

George Freeman

We had about 150 attendees — about a pre-pandemic crowd — and everyone I spoke to felt it was truly engaging and worthwhile.

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Apr 2023

Long-Run Effects of Dominion v. Fox

George Freeman

The judge’s decision to dismiss any argument based on the neutral reportage privilege was a lost opportunity. It could have corrected one of the few areas where good journalism and the law diverge.

Mar 2023

A Sunshine Double: Recapping MLRC Conferences in Los Angeles and Miami

George Freeman

MRLC's executive director on the Entertainment Law and Latin American Media Law Conferences, held in March.

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Mar 2023

Celebrating Sullivan’s 59th Anniversary; MLRC White Paper’s First

George Freeman

Executive director takes a second look at MLRC's landmark White Paper "New York Times v. Sullivan: The Case for Preserving an Essential Precedent."

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