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Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Charles “Chip” Babcock
Renowned Jackson Walker litigator on his childhood newspaper, litigating on behalf of a parking garage and Oprah Winfrey, work-life balance, karaoke picks, and more.
In Conversation with Judge Luttig
Camille RichieriIn a recent MLRC Zoom call, Judge Luttig discussed the testimony he gave before the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot.
London Conference to Feature Engaging Programming, Lavish Receptions, International Ambiance
George FreemanMLRC has planned an event which should be exciting to all sorts of media lawyers, with a variety of educational and entertaining programs. But to be frank, credit to the MLRC should be shared with the wonderful city of London itself.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Randy Shapiro
Randy ShapiroBloomberg Global Newsroom Counsel and MLRC Board Chair on career, books, advice for law firm lawyers courting media clients, and those trying to break in to the business.
MLRC Zoom Preview: Judge Michael Luttig – Trump’s Shenanigans in the 2020 Election Were Just a Dry Run for 2024
George FreemanFormer Fourth Circuit Judge Michael Luttig will discuss the House Select Committee hearings, the constitutional issues surrounding efforts to prosecute Trump for speech related crimes or other malfeasance, and the state of our democracy.
On Leakers and Lakers: Reflections on Two Recent MLRC Zoom Sessions
George FreemanMLRC's executive director reflects on tthe recent SCOTUS leak, and a retraction demand sent by Jerry West to the producers of HBO's "Winning Time."
From the Executive Director’s Desk: The Show Must Go On
George FreemanMLRC director reflects on the challenges of hosting live gatherings in the midst of a worldwide pandemic.
From the Executive Director’s Desk: Palin v. New York Times: Testing the Actual Malice Standard
George FreemanInstead of focusing on whether this litigation will be used to overrule Sullivan, its real significance was as a test of whether Sullivan works.
2021 and 2022: A Look Back at Media Law Highlights and Predictions for the Year Ahead
George FreemanOf the 100+ Zoom calls since our series began, perhaps the call that best combined entertainment and thoughtful and nuanced media law analysis came in early January: a panel of experts choosing the most interesting media law matters of 2021 and predicting the most significant developments likely to happen in 2022.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Kay Murray
Kay Murray is Vice President, Law, for First Look Institute, Inc.