Professional Development Events

July 2009

Thursday, July 9, 2009

10:00 AM  Freedom of the Press Class (NPC Professional Development)

Description: The Freedom of the Press Committee's educational series continues in July with a class on Protecting Anonymity and Confidentiality. Taught by media lawyers Chuck Tobin and Samantha Fredrickson, the course will discuss the state of reporter's privilege and the pending federal shield law; application of shield laws to protect online commenters; and a web site operator's role in cases involving anonymous online commenters.

The course will be held July 9 at 10 a.m. in the Library Classroom. It is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. To RSVP and save your seat, please email mcooke@press.org. Drop-ins are also welcome if space permits. The educational series is co-sponsored by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Look for classes later this summer on Court Access, Access to Electronic Communication and the Fair Report Privilege.

Sponsored by:Freedom of the Press Committee/ The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Location: Library Room