Comprehensive guide to the law for magazine journalists, editors and managers, the book addresses the special needs of the magazine industry and explains how laws affecting the media are applied.
Note
"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--Title page verso. Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada. "Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
1. An outline of the english legal system; 2. It's a matter of reputation; 3. 'Of course it's true, can we prove it?'; 4. Handling court copy; 5. A degree of privilege; 6. 'In my opinion...'; 7. When you put it to the test; 8. Whose copyright is it, anyway?; 9. Don't be held in contempt; 10. Strictly confidential; 11. The public's interest in privacy; 12. A question of morals; 13. Some pitfalls for sub-editors; 14. When a reader complains; 15. What do I do if...?; 16. Making it practical.