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Aug 2022

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.

Aug 2022

In Conversation with Judge Luttig

Camille Richieri

In a recent MLRC Zoom call, Judge Luttig discussed the testimony he gave before the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot.

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Aug 2022

London Conference to Feature Engaging Programming, Lavish Receptions, International Ambiance

George Freeman

MLRC 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.

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Jun 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Randy Shapiro

Randy Shapiro

Bloomberg 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.

Jun 2022

MLRC Zoom Preview: Judge Michael Luttig – Trump’s Shenanigans in the 2020 Election Were Just a Dry Run for 2024

George Freeman

Former 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.

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May 2022

On Leakers and Lakers: Reflections on Two Recent MLRC Zoom Sessions

George Freeman

MLRC'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."

Apr 2022

From the Executive Director’s Desk: The Show Must Go On

George Freeman

MLRC director reflects on the challenges of hosting live gatherings in the midst of a worldwide pandemic.

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Feb 2022

From the Executive Director’s Desk: Palin v. New York Times: Testing the Actual Malice Standard

George Freeman

Instead of focusing on whether this litigation will be used to overrule Sullivan, its real significance was as a test of whether Sullivan works.

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Feb 2022

2021 and 2022: A Look Back at Media Law Highlights and Predictions for the Year Ahead

George Freeman

Of 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.

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Jan 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Kay Murray

Kay Murray is Vice President, Law, for First Look Institute, Inc.