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Privacy, Defamation And The Media

Analysing the balance or privacy and freedom of expression and defending claims against the media

Introduction

Butterworths Privacy, Defamation and the Media conference will allow you to discuss and simplify the complexities of libel laws and its potential reform. Chaired by Antony White QC of Matrix Chambers, an eminent speaker panel will discuss the effect of these changes in practice.

Event details


Date:

Thursday 31 March 2011

Location:

Marriott Marble Arch
London, W1H 5DN

6 CPD
Hours

Benefits

Attending this important event will enable you to address the following burning issues:

• How will the introduction of the draft Defamation Bill affect the law in practice?

• How will media organisations react to the decision in Joseph v Spiller?

• What does the future hold for super injunctions?

• Where are we in relation to costs in defamation claims?

• What is the ongoing impact of libel tourism in the UK?

Who Should Attend

Heads of Legal and Business Affairs in print, broadcast and online media, Legal directors in ISPs, Publishers (editors, media coverage specialist and advertising executives), Privacy and defamation solicitors and barristers in private practice, Broadcasting Directors, Freedom of Information Managers, Chief Privacy Officers, Data Protection Directors.