MLRC London Conference 2024

Pre-Conference Events

Sunday, September 22

11am-2pm – Delegates Brunch: Champagne Brunch Over The Thames
Hosted by Howard Kennedy, 1 London Bridge SE 1 9BG (closest Tube stop: London Bridge)

6:00pm-8:00pm – Reception at Bloomberg’s London Headquarters
3 Queen Victoria Street (closest Tube stop: Bank Station)

Conference Program

Monday, September 23

The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, WC2A

9:30 Registration and Coffee

10:00 Welcome and Introductions

10:15-11:15
Truth in the Age of Misinformation: A discussion on politics, truth, celebrity, impartiality, & the role of AI
Alessandra Galloni, Reuters Editor in Chief; Mark Landler, New York Times London Bureau Chief; Pia Sarma, The Times.

11:30-12:30
Anti-SLAPP laws in the UK and the EU
Laura Prather, Haynes & Boone; Nimi Bruce, Solicitors Regulatory Authority; Christopher Steele; Prof. Justin Borg-Barthet, Aberdeen Law School; Gavin Millar KC, Matrix.

Lunch at The Law Society

1:45-2:30
Lunch Discussion: Barrister Jennifer Robinson on the Status of Julian Assange and on #MeToo and Libel

2:45-3:45
Vetting a hypothetical article, with PrePub analysis of UK, US and EU laws
Randy Shapiro, Bloomberg News; George Freeman, MLRC. Expert discussants include Ciaran O’Shiel, A&L Goodbody; Peter Rienecker, Warner Bros. Discovery; Clara Steinitz and Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, TALIENS France

4:00-5:00
Royal Scandals: How Harry, Meghan and other Royals are contributing to Privacy and Copyright Law
Adam Cannon, The Sun; Adelaide Lopez, Wiggin

6:00-9pm – Evening Gala Reception at The Old Bailey, (Central Criminal Court on the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey, EC4M 7EH) 
(Sponsored by Hiscox & Wiggin)

Tuesday, September 24

The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, WC2A

10-11:00
Persecutions and Prosecutions of the Media around the World: The perilous nature of free speech and press in today’s world. With Baroness Helena Kennedy of the Shaws KC; Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC, Doughty Street Chambers; Mark Stephens CBE, Howard Kennedy.

11:15-12:15
Comparative IP Law: Fair Use, Transformation & AI Training
Elizabeth McNamara, Davis Wright Tremaine; Marlia Saunders, Thompson Geer; Simone Procas, New York Times; Matthew Dando, Wiggin; Jens van den Brink, Kennedy Van der Laan.

Lunch at The Law Society

1:30-2:00
Lunch Discussion: Sarah Palin v. The New York Times: The Basis for the Second Circuit’s Unfortunate Decision Reversing the Jury’s Defense Verdict and the Judge’s Dismissal Order
David McCraw, The New York Times.

2:00-3:10
Breakout Sessions: Choose from 3 different sessions

• International Media Law 101: International norms and comparative laws affecting the press
  Caoilfhonn Gallagher KC; David Korzenik, Miller Korzenik Sommers Rayman; Peter Barlett, Minter Ellison; Dave Heller, MLRC
• Media Deals: Cross-Border Documentaries & Deals
  Alexia Bedat, Klaris Law; Blaise Gaymer, Simons Muirhead Burton; Lindsey Faivus, Netflix
• How the regulation of online content is taking shape in the EU, UK and Australia
  David Barker, Pinsent Masons; Agapi Patsa, Google; Dorien Verhulst, Brinkhof; Sophie Dawson, Johnson Winter Slattery; Graham Smith, Bird & Bird
  

3:30-4:10
AI Demonstration: See an AI prepublication vetting tool at work.
Neil Brady, CaliberAI. Commenter: Stephanie Abrutyn, Dentons. Moderator: Lesley Caplin, Dentons.  

4:15-5:00
Debate: The Promise vs. the Perils of AI
Leita Walker, Ballard Spahr and Fraser Campbell, Blackstone Chambers

Wednesday, September 25

9:30-11am: In-House Counsel Breakfast (for in-house lawyers only)
The Financial Times, Bracken House, 1 Friday Street (near St. Paul’s)
Discussion leaders: Nigel Hanson, FT; Gina McWilliams, News Corp.; Jacob Goldstein, Dow Jones

Registration

For last minute registration inquiries, email medialaw@medialaw.org.

Registration for MLRC Members in the US, Australia, Canada and Europe is $745 USD

Registration for UK lawyers is £725

Nearby Hotels

Apex Temple Hotel, 1-2 Serjeants’ Inn (off Fleet Street)
Reserve online (https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/destinations/london/apex-temple-court-hotel/) for best available rates.

There are two other nearby hotels. You can book directly. Rates may vary.

Club Quarters Holborn
61 Lincoln Inn Fields
Email: memberservices@clubquarters.com
Tel: 011-44-207-451-5800

Z Hotel City (budget hotel)

Questions?

Email dheller@medialaw.org