2018-2019 Samford University Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 05, 2024  
2018-2019 Samford University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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LAW 659 - Media Law (2 or 3)


Media Law covers First Amendment issues such as the law governing press access to judicial proceedings, government documents and meetings, and tort law, including defamation, invasion of privacy, emotional distress, and trespass. It also encompasses statutory and administrative regulations that affect the mass media. This course is ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in media law or working as general counsel for a media client, or for those interested in surveying the various laws relevant to the media and understanding these laws through the lens of a media lawyer.



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