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Protecting the Media 2008

  
   

Protecting the Media 2008
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Tue 30 Sep 2008
Le Meridien Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom

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The leading industry event of the year highlighting key legal developments and updates for the broadcast, print and new media sectors

While privacy develops and libel fights back, is the media under assault? New court rulings and industry rule are keeping those working in the media on their toes.

Brought to you by IBC in association with Reed Smith, leading experts have been assembled to debate the industry’s key legal challenges in a unique collaborative atmosphere. 

Industry leaders will guide you through the practical implications of recent cases and legal developments and unravel key legal issues in open discussion forums. (The programme will be finalised around two weeks before the event date to ensure the very latest cases are covered).

Hear cutting-edge and up-to-date information:  

 Data Protection Act
 Libel
 Insurance
 Copyright
 Privacy
 Contempt
 User-generated content
 Fair comment
 Freedom of Information
 Defamation

What are the key benefits of attending?

 Gain a cutting-edge and insightful update on the most crucial issues in media law
 Debate current contentious topics and complex regulations
 Embrace and discuss best practice
 Prepare for problem areas
 



Who Will Attend?

Media Lawyers

Journalists

Broadcasters

Editors

Advertising Executives  

Insurance Professionals   

Media Experts



Don't Miss

... this opportunity to gain practical tools and in-depth knowledge to deal with problem areas effectively!


Key Presentations

Our key speakers are:
 Antony White QC, Matrix Chambers
 James Price, QC, 5RB
 Heather Rogers QC, Matrix Chambers

Our distinguished speaker faculty further includes: 
 Gregor Pryor, Digital Media Team, Reed Smith
 Alastair Brett, Times Legal Manager and Secretary, Fleet Street Lawyers
 Angela Weaver, UK Media Liability Manager, Hiscox plc
 Andrew Sellers, UK Technology and Media Claims Manager, Hiscox plc
 Tony Close, Senior Standards Manager, Ofcom
 Professor Robert Pinker, International Consultant, Press Complaints Commission
 Stephen Edwards, Partner, Reed Smith
 Hugh Tomlinson QC, Matrix Chambers



Course Leader

Michael Skrein, the Head of Media Litigation at Reed Smith, will guide you through the day.

 



Register Now!
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Customer Services
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 5503
Email:professionalcustserv@informa.com
Group Discounts
For more info call:
Mark Flook
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 7203
Email:mflook@iirltd.co.uk
Speaker Opportunities
To discuss opportunities call:
Jana Schmolmann
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 5135
Email:jana.schmolmann@informa.com
Sponsorship and Exhibition
To discuss opportunities call:
Ravi Patel
Tel: +44 (20) 701 74940
Email:rpatel@iirltd.co.uk