Download or read book The Reporter and the Law written by Lyle W. Denniston and published by Hastings House Book Publishers. This book was released on 1980 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reporter and the Law is an insider's view of how the legal system and the press work together. Lyle Denniston begins from the premise that the law and its institutions are the public's business and that the journalist's responsibility is to appreciate, understand, and evaluate the legal process and to convey that reasoned comprehension to the public. To facilitate this task, Denniston dispels the cloud of mystery that surrounds legalese, defines the jargon of both the legal and the journalistic professions, and explains how each discipline depends on the other to perform its task properly.
Download or read book Covering the Courts written by S L Alexander and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2004-09-08 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: News coverage of law can be a daunting task for any journalist, especially in a time when public interest in media coverage of the courts has greatly intensified. The second edition of Covering the Courts provides the most up-to-date resources for journalists and students. Detailed descriptions of each step of the judicial process along with tips from top journalists allow for a comprehensive analysis of courtroom activities. This handbook also addresses the complex issues surrounding the free press/fair trial controversy, pre-trial publicity, and the various types of news coverage allowed across the country. New discussions include recent high-profile trials such as US v Microsoft, the 2000 presidential election, and cases relating to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. This book is a substantial resource for journalism students and journalists covering the modern legal system.
Download or read book Covering the Courts written by Curtis Daniel MacDougall and published by . This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Journalist s Guide to American Law written by John T. Nockleby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you report on the latest sensational criminal trial or newest controversial legislation without a basic understanding of how the American legal system works? This easy-to-use guidebook offers an overview of American law that should be found on the desk of any journalism student or professional journalist. It provides an overview of major legal principles and issues in simple terms for journalists who cover any aspect of the legal system. The Guide can be used in two ways: first, as a sit-down read that gives an overview of American law; and second, as a reference that can be used every day under deadline pressure for a specific purpose. Every feature of the book is designed to serve both functions. Thus, the book’s organization captures both the birds-eye view of a subject; and, alternatively, permits a quick review of a given section when the professional needs to understand a distinct concept. The areas covered range from professional concerns such as the First Amendment, cameras in the courtroom, Sunshine laws, and access to government documents to general legal matters such as the institutions of law and lawmaking function of the judiciary; core constitutional principles such as separation of powers and judicial review; and how courts function. 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.
Download or read book Essential English for Journalists Editors and Writers written by Crawford Gillan and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential English is an indispensable guide to the use of words as tools of communication. It is written primarily for journalists, yet its lessons are of immense value to all who face the problem of giving information, whether to the general public or within business, professional or social organisations. FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED BY CRAWFORD GILLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE SOCIETY OF EDITORS
Download or read book Journalists and the Law written by Yvonne Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journalists and the Law provides you with detailed knowledge and discussion of the many areas of law that you are likely to encounter as a journalist on a daily basis. It brings you straightforward guidance on areas such as the courts and court reporting, the regulation of the media,freedom of information and copyright, and includes useful analysis of how the courts balance freedom of expression with the rights of the individual. Complex areas of defamation, privacy and contempt of court are covered, including important recent changes to the law of defamation, so that you stay up-to-date with the latest developments. Make sense of the law * Gives you a general overview of the legal system and the legal profession, looking specifically at the courts and court reporting * Focuses on areas of the law that are of most interest to you in your day-to-day work, such as Defamation and Contempt * Analyses the impact that the European Convention on Human Rights Act has had on journalism and the law * Includes a useful glossary of terms for quick reference In-depth coverage of defamation * Discusses the Defamation Act 2009 and explains the influence that this legislation has on how a journalist reports on what happens in court * Includes a key chapter on Tactics in Litigation, providing journalists with a strategy when dealing with defamation litigation and outlines new defences that are available since the 2009 Act * Clarifies how to approach defamation litigation depending on whether the alleged defamatory statement was made before or after January 1st 2010 NEW TO THIS EDITION * Detailed coverage of the changes introduced by the Defamation Act 2009 including: The new tort of defamation; New defences of "fair and reasonable publication"; The opportunities arising in the "offer to make amends" * Discussion on the role of the Press Council * Expanded chapters on Copyright and Freedom of Information * A brand new chapter on Privacy Her Honour Judge Yvonne Murphy is a Circuit Court judge. Donal McGuinnessis a practicing barrister.
Download or read book Covering the Courts written by Robert Giles and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the Courts shows how writers and journalists deal with present-day major trials, such as those involving Timothy McVeigh and O.J. Simpson. The volume features such outstanding contributors as Linda Deutsch and Fred Graham, and provides an in-depth look at the performance of the court in an age of heightened participation by reporters, camera operators, social scientists, major moguls of network radio and television, and advocates of special causes.The volume does far more than discuss specific cases. Indeed, it is a major tool in the study of the new relationships between a free press and a fair trial. Interestingly, a consensus is described in which the parties involved in efforts to balance freedom of the press and the right to a fair trial are moving in tandem. In this regard, sensitive issues ranging from the universality of law to the particularity of racial, religious, and gender claims, are explored with great candor.The volume also turns the intellectual discourse to its major players: the members of the press, the lawyers, and the judiciary. Has there been a shift from reporting functions to entertainment values? Does television and live presentation shift the burden from the contents of a case to the photogenic and star quality of players? What excites and intrigues the public: serious disturbances to the peace and mass mayhem, such as the Oklahoma bombings or sexual adventures of entertainment and sports figures? The findings are sometimes disturbing, but the reading is never dull. This book will be of interest to journalists, lawyers, and the interested general public.This volume is the latest in the Transaction Media Studies Series edited by Everette E. Dennis, dean of the school of communication at Fordham University. The volume itself is edited by Robert Giles, the editor, and Robert W. Snyder, the managing editor, of Media Studies Journal. The original contributions were initially presented at The Freedom Forum and its Media Studies Center.
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Download or read book Field Guide to Covering Local News written by Fred Bayles and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time of upheaval for journalism, local news is flourishing. People want to know about the chemical spill on the highway, the kidnapping trial in district court, the cuts in the school budget. News organizations have a constant need for both professional and citizen journalists who can report those stories accurately and interestingly. In the latest installment of the Field Guide series, Fred Bayles takes you step-by-step through the process of identifying and covering the events and issues that matter most to your community. For the five local beats--cops, courts, emergencies, schools, and government--you′ll learn where to go for information and how to organize and present the stories your neighbors want and need. An overview of tools and techniques include tips on how to find sources, conduct interviews, work with editors, tap the power of the crowd and think multimedia. Then, for each beat, you′ll get specifics on: People: The best official and unofficial sources of info, and what to ask them. Places: Where to go on the beat, and what to look for while you′re there. Documents: Where to find records in offices and online, how to decipher and use them. Stories: Overview of common story types and how to go beyond them. Resources: Glossary of key terms, checklists, helpful web links. Additional features expand your knowledge base: Beat Backgrounders sort out the basics, like the difference between civil and criminal cases. Judgment Call prepares you for the tough ethical questions a journalist faces every day. From the Beat/Source provides tips from an experienced reporter or shares the insights of a public figure in the know. On the Web features online reporting and presentation, blogging worth emulating. Assignments build confidence and knowledge. Good stories are everywhere. With the Field Guide to Covering Local News, find them, report them, and show your audience why they matter. Local news helps people become better citizens, and helps journalists master the skills they′ll use for their entire careers. Grab this book and get started.
Download or read book Media Law for Journalists written by Ursula Smartt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is both an introductory text and reference guide to the main issues facing journalists today, including social media, fake news, and regulators. The text covers the law of the United Kingdom – including Scots and Northern Irish devolved legislation – as well as human rights and EU laws. This book covers essential areas such as: privacy, confidentiality, freedom of expression and media freedom, defamation, contempt of court, regulation of the print press and broadcast regulation as well as discussions on fake news and how to regulate online harm. There is a section on intellectual property law, covering mainly copyright. Court reporting and how to report on children, young people and victims of sexual offences receive particular attention in this book with relevant cases in user-friendly format. The engaging writing style is aimed to enthuse students, practitioners and lecturers with plenty of examination and practice materials. The text is packed with extensive learning aids including case studies, boxed notes, sample examination questions, appendices of statutes and cases and a glossary. It is intended as a complete course textbook for students and teachers of journalism, media, communications and PR courses, focusing on diploma courses, NCTJ examinations and broadcast journalism courses such as the BJTC. The book’s international focus would also make it ideal reading for journalists from across the world who are working in the UK. The book presumes no prior legal knowledge.
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Download or read book News Making in the Trial Courts written by Robert Edward Drechsel and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1983 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigates the most commonly voiced criticism of press coverage, summarizes the judicial new-making process, reviews the history of American judicial reporting, and presents the results of his own research including a description of the daily activities of a beat reporter assigned to the court. -- Back cover.
Download or read book Law for Journalists written by Frances Quinn and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a working journalist with over 20 years’ experience, Law for Journalists is designed to equip you with a solid understanding of the day-to-day legal principles and practices you will need throughout your career. Suitable for use on courses accredited by the NCTJ and BCTJ, this book is packed full of practical tips and suggestions, making it a must-have guide to media law for journalism students, trainees and working journalists alike. 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, and social media. ● More detailed focus on the ethical codes of practice used by Ofcom and IPSO.
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
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Download or read book A Reporter s Guide to New Hampshire Media Law Public Access and Covering the Courts written by New Hampshire. Supreme Court. New Hampshire Committee on the Judiciary and the Media and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
