Jack WebsterJack Webster Foundation, Excellence in British Columbia Journalism

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Law and the Media Seminar

Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Harbour Towers Hotel, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria BC

The Law Society of BC and the Jack Webster Foundation are pleased to present their sixth annual media law workshop and dinner. This year's topic is Reporting on The Courts. This program is offered free to journalists, editors and news directors in B.C.

We're very pleased to welcome Provincial Court Chief Judge Hugh Stansfield to the seminar panel as well as leading media lawyers:

  • Don Farquhar, QC, Pearlman Lindholm, Victoria
  • David Sutherland, Sutherland and Associates, Vancouver

    Also on the panel is Ian Mulgrew senior reporter, Vancouver Sun who writes a legal affairs column for the newspaper.

    Topics:

  • Introduction to reporting on the courts - contempt of court and other sticky issues
  • Deadline decisions - how to get the right advice from your media lawyer.
  • Challenging publication bans and other court orders - what you should know and do
  • A toolkit for court reporters

    Admission is free and dinner is included, but seating is limited so register now by contacting the Jack Webster Foundation at info@jackwebster.com www.jackwebster.com or 604-261-6184. Those planning to attend from outside the Victoria area are invited to inquire about travel and accommodation subsidies.

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