Ethics Lessons from the Mainstream Jul 24, 2008
Journalists in the mainstream media are required to have training in media law ... The Media Law Resource Center says "libel generally refers to statements or visual depictions in written or other permanent form, while slander refers to verbal statements and gestures. The term defamation is often used to encompass both libel and slander.". (Suite101.com)
Mattoon native helped CBS in wake of famous 'wardrobe malfunction' Jul 23, 2008
He was intrigued by a media law class taught by Dan Thornburgh at Eastern. Fellow reporter Dan Hagen, now an EIU journalism teacher himself, told Corn-Revere it would be possible to specialize in communications law in law school. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Is County Council breaking the law? Jul 21, 2008
"The basic rule of quorum applies every time they meet. This practice raises significant Sunshine Act concerns and is very troublesome," said Melissa Melewsky, media law counsel for the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. Mr. Fitzgerald, D-Squirrel Hill, said the Democrats, who hold an 11-4 majority on the 15-member council, regularly hold closed-door caucus sessions to discuss potential agenda items that may come up at council's scheduled public meetings, which are held twice a month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Blog at Your Own Risk: Lawsuits Fly Jul 21, 2008
Since blogging became popular in about 2004, there have been 159 civil and criminal court actions involving bloggers, according to the nonprofit Media Law Resource Center (MLRC) in New York ... A stifling of free speech in a medium providing more comprehensive and diverse opportunities for commentary than ever before, digital-rights activists, media lawyers, and bloggers say. (ABC News)
What can she be thinking? Jul 18, 2008
Britain's Press Gazette reported that he had engaged a British media law firm to complain to the tabloids, claiming the paparazzi shots breached strict French privacy law and were used as an opportunity to publish "false allegations" about his relationship with the Australian singer. His French lawyer, Emmanuel Asmar, denied Martinez's goal was to make a quid out of the photos, but did not rule out suing in the British courts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Will Democrats hush Rush? Jul 13, 2008
"That's where the fight is going to come," said Clay Calvert, co-director of the Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment and author of "Mass Media Law," the top-selling undergraduate media law textbook in the nation. The fight is not likely to be over reinstating the Fairness Doctrine, a move that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sudan signs crucial election law Jul 13, 2008
"The press and media law, the national security law and even the criminal laws must be changed," said Yasir Arman, a senior SPLM official and member of parliament. Officials from northern and southern Sudan said last month that an international court should settle the border row affecting Abyei. (BBC News -- Africa)
Sudan passes election law ahead of key 2009 vote Jul 8, 2008
"The press and media law, the national security law and even the criminal laws much be changed," said Yasir Arman, a senior SPLM official and member of parliament. "We cannot have free and fair elections without having new laws". (AlertNet)
Independent Media Deplore New Press Law Jul 4, 2008
Ethiopian media practitioners forwarded their disappointment on Wednesday after the House finally endorsed the county's media law seen by media fractionates and international press watch dogs as contravening freedom of expression and international human rights ... Representing HAPI, Amare Aregawi opened the full-day discussion by stressing that whether or not new media laws are made or changed, debating upon the existing ones is a valid course of action since four or more other statutes... (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopians Protest Against Media Law Jul 4, 2008
com: Ethiopia: Opposition Protest As Parliament Passes New Media Law (Page 1 of 1) ... Ethiopia: Opposition Protest As Parliament Passes New Media Law. (allAfrica.com)
Names decision throws coverage into confusion Jul 3, 2008
According to Anne Flahvin, a media law expert with the global firm Baker & McKenzie "it's a bizarre law that appears to have no reasonable basis, particularly in circumstances when a parent has given permission for the children to be identified". Greg Baxter, a spokesman for the Right to Know coalition of media companies, said there was "a complete lack of clarity about what can and cannot happen and what the media's responsibility needs to be" with the whole question of naming children... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Armenia: Pro-Opposition TV Station Tries for Comeback Jul 2, 2008
But attorney Aram Karakhanian, who also specializes in media law, cautions that the decision should not be seen as a direct order to the government. "The court could not say directly: Republic of Armenia, return this TV station to the air, " said Karakhanian. (EurasiaNet.org)
Former Supermodel's Divorce Trial to Stay Open Jul 1, 2008
Cohen's ruling addressed a quickly emerging field of media law, said David A. Schulz, whose firm represented Newsday, which intervened in the case to argue that the trial should be kept open. "One of the useful parts of the holding is the rejection of the argument that the Internet changes the legal standard -- you can't just dismiss the public's right to know simply because the information is going to be more widespread," Schulz, of Manhattan-based Levine, Sullivan, Koch & Schulz, said in an... (Law.com)
JOSEPH H. COOPER: The gangster poll on gun control Jun 29, 2008
One student summed up his position best in a written composition on the subject:"I, myself, have been on both ends of the barrel. Neither one is pleasant. One gets a feeling of power and carelessness, and that can end up with someone wounded or killed. The outcome then is one person being judged by 12 and the other being carried out by six. I don't want to be either case." Joseph H. Cooper teaches media law and ethics at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. He was editorial counsel at the New... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Whose Media Is It, Anyway? Jun 28, 2008
In 2007, a new North Carolina media law, "An Act to Promote Consumer Choice," was enacted. According to the statute, the State instead of the City now issues franchise agreements with cable providers. (The Seahawk, NC)
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POCATELLO Former Idaho State University Mass Communication Department Chairman Bill Loving has taken a new position teaching First Amendment and media law classes at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.. Loving, who came to ISU from the University of Oklahoma in July 2002 as the founding chairman of the department, was demoted as chairman this summer. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner sets his sights on Clarin, sources say Jun 27, 2008
The new media law is currently being prepared by regulatory agency COMFER to replace the one issued by the government during the 1976-1983 dictatorship ... He also did not reply to questions concerning the timing of changes to the media law. (FT.com -- Markets)
Walnut principal accepts Atlantic Activities Director position Jun 26, 2008
Publication Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008. By Jennifer NicholsNT Staff Writer. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Slovakia defends media law Jun 21, 2008
BRATISLAVA If the Culture Ministry spokeswoman was hoping to dispel the notion that Slovakia's new media laws won't gag the country's free press, she was off to a bumpy start ... Slovakia's new media law, which took effect this month, requires newspapers and magazines to print replies from people named in an article who feel their "honour, dignity or privacy" has been impinged. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Not-guilty plea in Internet suicide case Jun 18, 2008
James Chadwick, a Palo Alto attorney who specializes in Internet and media law, said he has never seen the statute applied to the sending of messages. He said it is probable that liability for the girl's death will not be an issue in the case. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Not Guilty Plea In Cyber-Bully Suicide Jun 17, 2008
James Chadwick, an attorney who specializes in Internet and media law Lonergan said the crimes covered by the law involve obtaining information from a computer, not sending messages out to harass someone ... James Chadwick, a Palo Alto attorney who specializes in Internet and media law, said he has never seen the statute applied to the sending of messages. (CBS News)
Woman Charged in Internet Suicide Case Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court Jun 17, 2008
attorney who specializes in Internet and media law, said he has never seen the statute applied to the sending of messages. He said it was probable that. (Law.com)
How To Write In Newspaper Style Jun 17, 2008
The book which lays out that concerted method is the Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law. It s commonly referred to in newsrooms as the A.P. Stylebook (or style guide) or as The Journalist s Bible. (Suite101.com)
Former Atlantic resident purchases local company Jun 14, 2008
Publication Date: Friday, June 13, 2008. By Laura BaconNT Staff Writer. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Queensland law students fly high with a brawl and a bribe Jun 10, 2008
The Merlin Affair is a multi-media program designed for the university's media law students. It features a government minister who has taken a bribe and leaves students to tackle issues spanning confidentiality, privacy, defamation, contempt and racial vilification. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Experts say online Bernardo ban pointless Jun 9, 2008
If Crown lawyers are concerned the video could influence the outcome of a future trial, they should reconsider allowing its release at all, said Daniel Burnett, a professor of media law at the University of British Columbia. Generally speaking, the courts are far too quick to jump to the conclusion that jurors will be influenced on things, Mr. Burnett said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Geiger Chosen to Join Management of Sands Anderson Litigation Team Jun 2, 2008
Attorneys in the business and professional litigation team cover such areas of law as: antitrust, bankruptcy, business fraud, condemnation, contract disputes, construction law, corporate disputes, director and officer liability, employment law, environmental litigation, franchise disputes, intellectual property disputes, insurance coverage issues, legal malpractice, licensing/regulatory matters, local government matters, media law, motor vehicle dealership issues, professional liability for real... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mills' Award - An Opinion May 30, 2008
Feature Article of Friday, 30 May 2008. Feature Article of Friday, 30 May 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Michael Moores 'Blame America' Film May 20, 2008
com - Michael Moores me Americalm. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
CNN Loses Battle Over Release of Video May 17, 2008
Bruce Brown, a media law attorney at McKenna Long & Aldridge, said he found it interesting that Thrash looked at both state and federal law to resolve this point. That, he said, indicates "how difficult it is to sort through the application of the reporter's privilege in federal court.". (Law.com)
New Huntersville school named after Barnettes and other school notes May 17, 2008
Huntersville Herald Online. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board members approved the name of the new elementary school on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville at their meeting on Tuesday night. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
When can papers you're carrying be photoed? May 15, 2008
"When carrying something which is inherently personal, even in a public place, there is a reasonable expectation of privacy," says Hanna Basha, who specialises in media law at London firm Carter Ruck. This might be a doctor's letter, a open diary or a private letter. (BBC News -- UK)
Afghanistan: A Critical Battle in the Countrys Culture War Looms May 13, 2008
The Afghan National Journalists Union and Nai, an Afghan media development organization with significant media law expertise, have both called on the government to back away from meddling with programming. "If such actions continue, this will signal Afghanistan s legislative powers are starting to engage in censorship," said Nai Executive Director Mujeeb Khalwatgar. (EurasiaNet.org)
UM CLASS OF 2008: Tired of Japanese media, student earns degree in photojournalism May 8, 2008
In the media law class Work teaches, students have the opportunity to make voluntary presentations to the class. Despite his rough English, Fujimoto took the opportunity and presented a media law case so complicated and difficult, Work joked even he doesn't fully understand the case and he has degrees in journalism and law. (Missoulian, MT)
Rob Lowe Charged With Sexual Abuse Apr 22, 2008
James Hirsen is a media analyst, Trinity Law School professor and teacher of mass media law at Biola University. 2008 Newsmax. (Newsmax)
Secrecy in case of financier in dispute Apr 21, 2008
While portions of the case remain secret, a batch of previously sealed court filings was released this week that show the government arguing what media law experts said was an astounding position ... When the case reached the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, it was handled with what media lawyers said was a rare level of secrecy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hatfield Township failed to follow Sunshine Act Apr 17, 2008
The incident could support Andris' claim that past problems existed, but any linkage must be argued in court, according to Melissa Melewsky, media law counsel with the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. Melewsky said the solicitors should have been notified about the executive sessions in December and last Wednesday night. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Indian soap operas cause a stir in Afghanistan Apr 17, 2008
" The clerics' campaign gained traction this month when some members of Parliament, supported by the Ministry of Information and Culture, issued a declaration to private TV channels to stop broadcasting five Indian soaps. But the television stations appear defiant. "It is against the media law," Masoud Qiam, a senior presenter for Tolo TV, said in an interview, referring to the declaration. "We will not stop the airing of the soap operas. " Tolo is Afghanistan's most popular TV channel,... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Afghan TV stations defy ban on Indian soap operas Apr 16, 2008
"It is an unlawful declaration, we broadcast our programmes based on media law, and we will never stop the airing of these Indian serials," said presenter Masood Qiam. Tolo TV first showed the soap operas in 2005, and continues to broadcast two of the five programmes mentioned in the parliamentary declaration, which is supported by the Ministry of Information and Culture. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Women's Murder Club Apr 15, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Leesha McKenny, reviewerApril 14, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
NPR war correspondent in Logan for lectures Apr 15, 2008
That s what National Public Radio foreign correspondent Corey Flintoff told a group of students in a media law class at Utah State University on Monday. Flintoff spoke about his time as an embedded journalist in Iraq and answered questions about journalism, the media and the war. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Madeleine suspect to sue media Apr 14, 2008
Media lawyer Caroline Kean of media law specialists Wiggin told the Observer newspaper that if Mr Murat successfully argued the papers implied he was involved in Madeleine's abduction or murder, he could win a record payout. "You could expect 200,000 per paper, per claim, and that would clear 2m," she told the paper. (BBC News -- Europe)
Madeleine suspect Murat could win 2m suing UK media Apr 14, 2008
A statement issued by Simons Muirhead n, a London-based media law firm, said libel actions were being raised against the Sun, Scotsman, Daily and Sunday Express, Daily Star, Daily Mail, Daily and Sunday Mirror, News of the World, Metro and Evening Standard in London ... Caroline Kean, of media law specialists Wiggin, said that if Mr Murat successfully argued the papers inferred he was involved in Madeleine's abduction or murder, he could win a record payout ... David McKie, a media lawyer with... (The Herald)
Slovak MPs end row to pass treaty Apr 11, 2008
Previous attempts to hold a vote had to be scrapped because of a series of walkouts by MPs over a media law, which critics say harms press freedom. But one of the opposition parties decided to drop its boycott and give Prime Minister Robert Fico the majority he needed to push the bill through. (BBC News -- Europe)
Berlusconi Bids for Place in History as Premiership Is Again Within Reach Apr 11, 2008
Meanwhile, he pushed through a media law removing antitrust restrictions on his television and publishing company, Fininvest SpA, and lawmakers changed the penal code to decriminalize most types of false accounting. That led to the dismissal of at least three charges against Berlusconi tied to his business activities in the 1980s and early 1990s. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
EU treaty vote threat in Slovakia Apr 10, 2008
Slovakia's opposition has renewed threats to block ratification of the EU reform treaty over the government's passing of a controversial media law ... Mikulas Dzurinda, leader of Slovakia's centre-right opposition, the Democratic and Christian Union, said the government had ignored their protests over the media law ... Europe's democracy watchdog, the OSCE, also says the media law severely restricts freedom of the press and wants the parliament to withdraw it. (BBC News -- Europe)
A full class in half the time Apr 10, 2008
For students in the School of Media and Public Affairs, Carl Stern's media law course is a flurry of cases, ethical quandaries and reality-based tests ... The business school's half-semester courses are less intensive than the media law course, because they meet for only one hour and 15 minutes twice a week for seven weeks. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Of Telstra and Tricom Apr 8, 2008
Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Legal bid to free journos Apr 6, 2008
Mugabe's government passed a media law on the eve of the last presidential elections in 2002 which has been invoked to expel foreign correspondents and shut down at least four independent newspapers. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
* Zimbabwe arrests four foreign journalists Apr 5, 2008
Zimbabwean authorities have charged two foreign journalists arrested in Harare with breaching the countrys tough media laws by reporting without accreditation, police said yesterday ... Zimbabwe passed a media law on the eve of the last presidential elections in 2002 that has been invoked to expel foreign correspondents and shut down at least four independent newspapers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Journalists free after arrest Apr 5, 2008
" New York Times correspondent Barry Bearak (58), and a 45-year-old journalist from Britain were both detained on Thursday during a raid on a Harare guest house and later charged with breaching the country's tough media laws. Police say the reporters had been trying to cover the country's general election without authorisation. Earlier on Friday, national police spokesperson Wayne Bvudzijena told AFP: "They have both been charged for practising without accreditation, but the other two will be... (iAfrica.com)
T-U honored by the Bar Apr 5, 2008
The award was presented Friday at the Bar's 2008 Media Law Conference at Stetson University College of Law in Tampa. Metro Headlines. (Florida Times-Union)
Tax office solicitor says info request ‘low on totem pole’ Apr 4, 2008
Melissa Melewsky, media law counsel with the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, said the low priority that tax office officials have placed on the newspaper s request for public information is not acceptable. They can request an additional 30 days if there s a legitimate legal reason, but they must cite statutory or case law, Ms. Melewsky said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Afghanistan: Popular TV Channel Attacked As "Immoral," "Un-Islamic" Apr 2, 2008
The ministry said that the program was "against the beliefs and traditions of the Islamic society of Afghanistan." Afghan Culture Minister Abdulkarim Khorram told RFE/RL s Radio Free Afghanistan that Tolo will be referred to a state media-monitoring committee to determine whether it violated the media law by showing the dance scene. "Not only do we denounce this show, we will also try to find ways to prevent these issues from happening again," Khorram said. (EurasiaNet.org)
Blind attorney has big vision Mar 31, 2008
He always liked writing and research and a class in media law during his undergraduate studies piqued his interest in the profession. "I really wanted to do something where I could feel good at the end of the day," said Spencer, a man of medium stature who speaks with a hint of a Caribbean accent. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Newspapers in Slovakia protest media legislation Mar 28, 2008
The issue has blocked Slovak ratification of a European Union treaty that would overhaul EU institutions, because the political opposition refuses to back the treaty unless the government dilutes the proposed media law ... The government has said that the proposed media law conforms to standards in EU countries and that it would not abuse the right of reply. (International Herald Tribune)
Zim bars e-tv Mar 24, 2008
Following the passing of the media law in 2002, several foreign correspondents have been thrown out of the country and journalists from the independent press arrested and detained. A jail sentence of up to two-years is imposed to any journalist operating in Zimbabwe without accreditation. (iAfrica.com)
Tabloids apologize to parents Mar 20, 2008
The McCanns hired the London media law firm Carter-Ruck earlier this month to sue for libel. The damages were reported to be more than $1. (MSNBC -- International)
British papers apologize to missing girl's parents Mar 19, 2008
The McCanns hired the London media law firm Carter-Ruck earlier this month to sue for libel. The McCanns said the damages awarded would be donated to the fund set up to find their daughter. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Officials: Cell phone disclosure risky business Mar 18, 2008
Donald Craven, a Springfield-based attorney who specializes in media law, took a more nuanced point of view. Agreeing that phone numbers of undercover agents or victims can be redacted, Craven nonetheless doubted that every conversation should be outright excluded. (Pekin Times, IL)
Macedonia guerrillas win seats Mar 18, 2008
a leading figure in media law is looking for a per. 33,000. (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
Zim to screen foreign journalists Mar 17, 2008
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Steroid Smackdown Mar 6, 2008
But Clemens kept talking, even filing a defamation lawsuit against McNamee--a case that most media law experts believe has little chance of success. This barrage led McNamee to lash out at Clemens, his former friend. (Forbes)
High definition DVDs expected to take off Mar 5, 2008
"It's great news for Sony who can expect the PlayStation 3 (with its Blu-ray capability) to become the must-have gift this Christmas," said Charles Moore, TV and Film partner at media law firm Wiggin who produced the report with research experts Entertainment Media Research. The survey also revealed strong consumer interest in on-demand programming, with recently released movies, live music concerts and comedy proving the most popular. (Reuters)
IFC president limits media interaction Mar 5, 2008
Melissa Melewsky, media law attorney at the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, said Gitterman's rule raises constitutional issues and "would never survive judicial scrutiny.". "Just because you are the president of a fraternal organization doesn't give you the power to control what people can and can't talk about," she said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
