An introduction to media law from a journalist's perspective is offered in this fully revised and updated practical guide. A comprehensive overview of the aspects of law that relate to a journalist's work is provided, including defamation, contempt, confidentiality, privacy, trespassing, copyright, and ethical regulation. Tips, summaries, and a flow chart to defamation law make it a handy reference for professionals and an essential text for students.
The book is ideal for use in general newswriting and reporting courses, particularly those with a focus on legal or court reporting, and may also be used as a supplementary text in Media Law courses.
New to this edition: ● Discussion of the first cases brought since the Defamation Act 2013 came into force, highlighting how the new provisions are being interpreted by the courts. ● Increased coverage of broadcast and online journalism ...
This book is both an introductory text and reference guide to the main issues facing journalists today, including social media, fake news, and regulators.
Media Law: A Guide to Understanding Mass Communication Law
This second edition of Hong Kong Media Law is an authoritative guide to the laws most important to reporters, editors, news executives and other professionals working for the print, online and broadcast media—and the lawyers who advise ...
The Journalist's Legal Guide
On appeal to the Lords, Lord Bingham stressed the high public interest in publishing the story. ... The reporter who wrote the story told the jury about his attempts to obtain a response from the Jameel group of companies about his ...
This edition, published in the Associated Press's 150th year, also includes crucial advice on how writers can guard against libel and copyright infringement.An up-to-date AP Stylebook belongs on the desk of every working writer.
The text includes a fine (but purposely not exhaustive) bibliography listing important and useful legal cases, including instructive appellate and trial court opinions, state as well as federal.
With burgeoning employee access to social media, governance around social media use, both official and unofficial, has become a crucial inclusion in any ...