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2023 Legal Issues Masterclass
October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
2023 Legal Issues Masterclass – in-person or online — Free!
For journalists, journalism educators and students.
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
Register for either the live, online Masterclass – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
Or
The in-person Masterclass (only 45 seats available), 5:30 p.m. registration and pizza, 6 – 7:30 p.m. for the Masterclass at The Law Society of British Columbia, 845 Cambie Street, Vancouver (9th floor)
Register today by clicking here.
Featuring an exploration of important legal issues facing journalists today:
– Photos and videos from online sources and social media: who owns them, who can use them, do you need to pay to use them? Plus intellectual property aspects.
– The top legal issues to consider when you receive a tip and begin to investigate a story.
– Criminal proceedings and publication bans – what can you report?
Join this interactive, free Masterclass, live online or in-person and hear from our panel:
Dan Burnett, KC, Media Lawyer, Owen Bird Law Corporation
Kim Bolan, Vancouver Sun Crime Reporter
Bhupinder Hundal, News Director & Station Manager Global BC
Daniel Coles, Media Lawyer, Owen Bird Law Corporation
Register today by clicking here.
Presented by the Jack Webster Foundation and the Law Society of B.C.
Questions? Send an email to: info@jackwebster.com