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Media law is ever changing and this index will strive to keep you abreast of developments in this complex and important area of journalism.

Our fortnightly column looking at the latest law issues, written by specialist media lawyers from Foot Anstey, also appears here.

January 25, 2011

Editor meets with CPS for clarity on contempt laws

News chief fears local press under more pressure than nationals

January 17, 2011

Prior notification is about more than Max Mosley

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry

January 13, 2011

Reporter pulled off court case in gagging order row

Judges ‘protecting people who injure children’

January 7, 2011

Newspaper wins legal precedent on reporting trial

Application made on covering man’s second murder charge

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January 5, 2011

Newspapers’ open justice bid fails

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the media

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December 17, 2010

Row breaks out over photos of ASBO twins

Weekly paper and council in dispute over story

December 16, 2010

Weekly editor succeeds in overturning court order

Letters sent to judge by two papers on naming defendant

December 14, 2010

Farewell fair comment, hello honest comment

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry

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December 9, 2010

Journalists win right to name death charge parents

Reporting team successfully appeal against Section 39 ban

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December 6, 2010

Newspaper overturns hospital inquiry secrecy order

Express and Star persuades chairman to reverse his ban

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November 29, 2010

Headlines may be copyright literary works

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry

November 17, 2010

Anonymity orders cut to protect public’s rights

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry

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November 1, 2010

Coroner for 7/7 bombings prevents release of video

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry

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October 19, 2010

New co-author picked for media law ‘bible’

PA legal advisor will work on 21st edition

October 18, 2010

Business as usual on contempt of court

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry

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