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MLRC News

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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Feb 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Dan Novack

Dan Novack

Penguin Randomhouse lawyer on resigning from his high school paper, penning a blistering reply to a legal threat issued by Michael Avenatti, advice for those looking to break into media law and more.

Jan 2023

Spring Conference Preview

George Freeman

In-person events take center stage as Covid risks ebb.

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Dec 2022

Happy Holidays from the Executive Director

MLRC Executive Director symbolic offerings to 2022's newsmakers.

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Nov 2022

MLRC Annual Dinner 2022 Celebrates Families in Law and Media

Three families – the Abrams, Glassers and Ibarguens – discussed how law and journalism runs deep through their generations.

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Nov 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: William Akel

William Akel

New Zealand lawyer on his start in the business, memorable cases, Auckland must sees and more.