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Overview
Why You Should Attend
In the Digital Age, media and communications lawyers must keep abreast of emerging legal developments in the areas of First Amendment, newsgathering, reporter’s privilege, privacy, intellectual property, AI, access, international media law, and more. An expert faculty of law firm practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, and journalists will provide the comprehensive information needed to keep on top of this dynamic field.
What You Will Learn
After completing this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe recent advancements in electronic media regulation
- Identify key media and communications law issues in recent Supreme Court rulings
- Outline legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments in data protection and privacy
- Explain how current issues related to reporter’s privilege and newsgathering law are affecting journalism
- Describe the significance of recent intellectual property rulings
- Outline recent developments in Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
- Explain legal challenges faced in international media reporting
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for firm attorneys, in-house counsel and other professionals who practice in the fields of media and telecommunications, First Amendment law, data privacy, and corporate compliance in these and related areas.
Special Features:
- AI in the newsroom today: Real-world examples from a leading global media organization.
- Attendee luncheon on the second day of the program
- Ethics: Engaging hypotheticals will present unique ethical situations that arise in the practice of media law. Earn one hour of Ethics credit.
Program Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: An interest in media and communications law issues.
Advanced Preparation: None