LAW 786 - Media and the law

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Law

Description:

This course will consider how courts attempt to strike an appropriate balance between the fundamental concept of free press, and other imperatives such as national security, privacy, and reputational interests, and the investigation of criminal conduct. It will include consideration of the journalistic quality of articles, and strategies used by counsel in defending publishers, and writers against lawsuits. Instructor: Lewis

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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