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At Long Last: A Successful In-Person Virginia Conference
George FreemanIf the operative quote of the last 20 months was “You have to unmute yourself,” the most oft spoken words at the Conference were, “This is so much better than Zoom.”
Times v. Sullivan, Rosenbloom, and Justice Gorsuch: Where is SCOTUS Heading?
George FreemanHere are a few personal thoughts on the issue – first, on the need for the continued reliance on the actual malice rule; and, second, dealing with the criticism of the public figure (as opposed to public official) categorization by a return to the Rosenbloom rule.
10 Questions to a Media Lawyer: Harry Melkonian
Harry MelkonianThe Sydney lawyer on career moves, big cases, quarantine living, and more.
Going Forward with the MLRC Media Law Conference: A Behind the Scenes Look
George FreemanDuring the pandemic, nothing was easy and everything was somewhat different. That was certainly true of our planning of our Media Law Conference, which will be held in-person at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va. September 29-October 1.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Judy Endejan
Judy EndejanThe Washington state attorney discusses work history, favorite cases, COVID routines and more.
The Pentagon Papers 50 Years Later
George FreemanFifty years has not definitively resolved the impact and import of the Pentagon Papers case. Was it a monumental victory for the press? Was it a loss, since for the first time the courts imposed a prior restraint on a newspaper? Or was it an inconsequential one-off, since it hasn’t been a precedent for many…
#TimesUp On #MeToo Defamation Suits—Defendants Need Our Help!
Natalie A HarrisFor many victims inspired to come forward as part of the #MeToo movement, the relief and liberation of telling their stories is followed by a retaliatory defamation suit.
Things that Keep a Conference Organizer Awake at Night
Michael NorwickGuest column from staff attorney Mike Norwick on the inner workings of the recent Legal Frontiers in Digital Media conference.
Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Steve Zansberg
Steve ZansbergColorado attorney Steve Zansberg on career, law school, quarantine life, karaoke and more.
From the Executive Director’s Desk: Suggestions for Combatting the Poor Public Perception of Journalists
George FreemanAmong other professions, journalists rank in the bottom rungs in being trustworthy and ethical in the public’s perception.