MLRC London Conference
September 17-18, 2007
The London Conference is a two-day event for media lawyers and press experts to discuss the latest developments in media law and practice.
Delegates from around the world gathered to participate in a series of facilitated discussions on international developments in media libel law, privacy law, newsgathering laws and the challenges posed by the new digital media environment.
 
Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4
September 17/18, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Morning Sessions
9:00 – 9:30 Registration & Welcome
9:30 – 10:30 Keynote Address by Judge Loukis Loucaides, European Court of Human Rights: "Freedom of Speech and the Right of Privacy- with special reference to the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights"
10:30 – 12:00 Libel Law Developments: The impact of the House of Lords decision in Jameel v Dow Jones: how does the privilege defense compare to standards in the U.S. and internationally? How is it being applied? Developments in ECHR case law: is there protection for neutral reporting. Defending cases with confidential sources and the impact of press codes. Law reform in Australia and Ireland.
Discussion Leaders: Nancy Hamilton, Jackson Walker; Mark Stephens, Finers Stephens Innocent
Lunch at Stationers’ Hall
Afternoon Sessions
1:30 – 3:00 Criminal Liability for the Press: Liability for reporting on national security and official secrets; liability for obtaining and/or publishing private information; protections available from searches of newsrooms; criminalizing speech – the problems of criminal libel, hate speech and incitement laws.
Discussion Leaders: David McCraw, New York Times; Gill Phillips, Times Newspapers Limited
Break
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Asian Media Law Landscape
Introductory Speech by Justice Henric Nicholas, New South Wales Supreme Court.
What is the free expression landscape in Asia? Are European and U.S. legal trends influencing Asian law and policy? Should they?
Discussion Leaders: Peter Bartlett, Minter Ellison; Kurt Wimmer, Gannett Company, Inc.
Panelists: Cecil Abraham (Malaysia); Mulya Lubis (Indonesia); Harry Roque (Philippines); Doreen Weisenhaus (Hong Kong).
6:45 – 9:00 pm
Drinks & Buffet Supper Sponsored by Hiscox Insurance
The White Tower, HM Tower of London, London EC3
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Morning Sessions
9:00 – 10:00 Judges Roundtable: A discussion with Mr. Justice Tugendhat (England) and Justice William Henric Nicholas (Australia)
The challenges of libel and privacy litigation in the 21st century – perspectives from the bench.
Moderated by David Schulz, Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz
Break
10:15 – 11:45 Privacy Law Developments: The ongoing development of privacy law in Europe and the UK. Restrictions on reporting true information. What is private? Who should decide? Other international privacy trends and developments.
Discussion Leaders: Kevin Bays, Davenport Lyons; Elizabeth McNamara, Davis Wright Tremaine
11:50 – 12:30 A Conversation with Sir John Mortimer QC – English barrister and author, creator of the Rumpole of the Bailey series.
Lunch at Stationers’ Hall
Afternoon Sessions
1:30 – 3:00 Journalism & The New Media Environment: The impact on journalism and the business of journalism. A discussion with Tim Brooks, Managing Director, The Guardian, Richard Sambrook, BBC Global News, Paisley Dodds, AP London Bureau Chief, Lloyd Sheperd, former Director Yahoo! News Europe.
Moderated by: Siobhain Butterworth, The Guardian; Dale Cohen, Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Break
3:30 – 5:00 New Media & The Law: Copyright and fair use/fair dealing in the digital age; bloggers, citizen journalism and the law; regulating content on the web.
Discussion Leaders: Louise Hayman, Independent News & Media; Clifford Sloan, Washington Post.Newsweek Interactive
5:00 – 6:00 Reception at Stationers’ Hall
Sponsored by:
Finers Stephens Innocent, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain and Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye
6:00 – 7:30 Conference Closing Session
Oxford-style Debate on Privacy Law: Freedom of expression and privacy. What are the boundaries? What should be private? Who decides?
Working resolution: This House believes the press has no right to pry into the private lives of public figures
Michael Beloff QC, Blackstone Chambers, Matthew Nicklin, 5RB, Kelli Sager, Davis Wright Tremaine, Charles S. Sims, Proskauer Rose
Presiding Judge: Mr. Justice Tugendhat
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. In-house Counsel Breakfast (open to in-house counsel only)
Discussion of in-house practice and management issues.
Hosted by:
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, Tower Bridge House, St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1AA
The MLRC London Conference is supported by the following companies and law firms:
Chubb Specialty Insurance
Covington & Burling LLP
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Finers Stephens Innocent LLP
Hiscox
Jackson Walker LLP
Media/Professional Insurance
Miller Korzenik Sommers LLP
Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye LLP
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP
  
  
  
Photograph of St. Pauls by Fabio Venni.
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