Law and the Media Seminar

for BC journalists only


The Jack Webster Foundation and the Law Society of British Columbia present:

2013 Annual Law and the Media Seminar


Major Crimes and Mega Trials

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Major crimes and Mega Trials: Reporting on Police, Criminals and the Courts in the 21st Century, will examine a fictional scenario involving an alleged gang leader and underling charged with murder and organized crime offences. From the first press release announcing the arrests, to the trial of the accused, the workshop will instruct journalists how to navigate a huge story with many developments, both inside and outside the courtroom. The seminar will explore the legal pitfalls of newsgathering and reporting, including confidential informants, publication bans and high-profile criminals.


Details:
9th Floor, Law Society Building
845 Cambie Street
Vancouver
Doors Open: 6pm (complimentary meal available)
Seminar: 6:30pm...precisely

Panel:
Dan Burnett, media lawyer
Doriana Temolo, news director, Global National
Ros Guggi, deputy editor, The Province
Michael Skene, media lawyer

Admission is free but space is limited so register now. Please provide your name, contact information and media organization to the Jack Webster Foundation at 604-261-6184 or info@jackwebster.com




THE 2012 WORKSHOP





L to R: Scott Macrae, co-chair Jack Webster Foundation with 2012 law seminar panel members: Sandy Heimlich-Hall, CFJC TV; media lawyer David Sutherland, Dana Bales, Law Society of BC and media lawyer and Webster Foundation trustee Dan Burnett.


The 2012 workshop, Get the story, avoid the legal traps: 2012 Law and the Media Workshop, took place on May 16, 2012 in Kamloops.

What They Learned
Over 30 journalists attended the seminar where they were led by media lawyers David Sutherland and Dan Burnett through legally tricky questions in managing a great story. Sandy Heimlich-Hall, assistant news director of CFJC TV in Kamloops presented the perspective of the media in the discussions. Dana Bales of the Law Society of BC moderated the event.

Panel
Panellists include:
Dan Burnett, media lawyer
Sandy Heimlich-Hall, Assistant News Director, CFJC TV7
David Sutherland, media lawyer



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Photos from the 2011 Law and the Media Workshop