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Libel and Blogging: Journalism Law Online for Bloggers: Mondays 4 to 5 PM EST November 4 - December 2, 2010 via the New York Times Knowledge Network

By Andis Kaulins

This course on libel law looks useful for people who blog. We post this as a public service announcement.

Journalism Law for Bloggers
« New York Times Knowledge Network
November 4 - December 2, 2010, Registration Closes November 3
Live Sessions Mondays 4:00 ? 5:00 PM EST
Instructor: George Freeman $175

"This course will teach you the fundamentals of media law, including special concerns that apply to online journalists and bloggers. One of the most experienced lawyers at The New York Times will guide you through the standard definition of libel law (plus specific exceptions), the standards of proof and how they are applied, as well as various libel defenses. The course will review the major cases that established our standards for libel, as well as some cases that involved The Times. Also included is a review of other legal concepts related to journalism, such as invasion of privacy, intrusion, and access to courts, documents, and other proceedings.

The course will have weekly live online sessions with the instructor as well as self-paced lessons filled with original content covering the weekly topics. All live sessions and course material can be accessed directly within the online course."

Full post as published by LawPundit on October 03, 2010 (boomark / email).