NPC Journalism Institute to host Media Law 101

Defamation. False light. Actual malice.

Those terms likely are familiar to journalists and communicators but
for those somewhat removed from their college education, the details
of how to avoid such charges may be a distant memory. It's time for a
refresher course.

The Professional Development Committee of the National Press Club's
Journalism Institute will host First Amendment attorney Kevin Goldberg
May 14 at 9:30 a.m. He will offer a lesson on media law and how to avoid
dangerous pitfalls that could harm an innocent person, end a career or
prompt a hefty fine. The event is free to Press Club members and $5
for non-members. The session will take place in the Bloomberg
Classroom.

Goldberg, of the firm Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, has expertise in
First Amendment law, the Freedom of Information Act as well as
intellectual property and is a regular advocate for freedom of speech
issues on behalf of news organizations.

Space is limited. RSVP at [email protected]