Media and entertainment law is one of the fastest growing sectors of practice in the UK and European Community. Practicing lawyers are hungry for information and informed analysis of the latest developments in this fast-moving field. ThisYearbook spans the traditional concerns of media lawyers such as free speech and freedom of the press generally, including libel law and contempt of court as well as the core areas of entertainment law practice such as copyright, contracts, licensing and competition. The central feature of the Yearbook are the annual surveys prepared by expert practicing lawyers. Covering all the key issues from libel, contempt of court, music contracts, new technology, competition, regulation and copyright, these surveys contain considered analysis of the most recent developments in the UK, European Union and beyond. In addition, each volume of the Yearbook contains articles of particular topicality and a review of recent publications in the field.
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'A unique collection of articles, survey analysis and book reviews covering a wide range of legal topics relevant to this area of law..tucked away within the work, is some very interesting material produced by both academics and industry participants.' 'The strength of this book lies both in the unique position it occupies in the field and the depth of analysis brought to bear in the examination of the issues arising in the years 1993-94...excellent and strongly recommended work' * Entertainment Law Review * 'a very substantial piece of work...There is a great deal of valuable material in this volume. Many of the articles, in particular, constitute significant contributions to the development of the areas under discussion. The annual surveys also contain much useful information...the Yearbook will be a worthwhile addition to the library of anyone interested in media law.' 'The compass of the book is as wide as the title suggests...covers the major theories as well as the legislative attempts, with a wealth of detail as to the impact such legislation will have on the freedom of the press...excellent and strongly recommended work.' * Entertainment Law Review *
Part I: Articles
The Media and the Law, Sir Brian Neill, Lord Justice of Appeal
r grubb and lawthe Press Eric Barendt
Press Freedom and Police Access to Journalistic Material, David Feldman
The New European Order for Public Service Broadcasting, Vincent Porter
The European Content Requirement in the EC Television Directive - Five Years After, Bruno de Witte
The Role of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission: Current Practice and Future Prospects, Thomas Gibbons
Understanding the New Copyright Environment: An Assessment of the State of Copyright Law: From Whitford to Multimedia, Gerald Dworkin
The EC Directive on Rental and Lending Rights and Rights Related to Copyright and the Implications for the United Kingdom, Deborah Stones
Copyright, Compulsory Licensing, and EC Competition Policy, Steve Anderman
Part II: Annual Surveys 1995
The European Human Rights Convention and Media Law, Lord Lester of Herne Hill QC and Natalia Schiffin
Libel Law, Richard Shillito and Eric Barendt
Media Reporting Restrictions, Andrew Nicol and Heather Rogers
Complaints against the Media, James Michael
Broadcasting and Cable Services:
(a) Broadcasting, Tony Ballard
(b) Local Delivery (Cable), Edward Mercer
Copyright and the Media, Stephen Bate, Mark Devereux, Colin Fraser, and John Enser
The Music Industry in 1994, James Ware, David Zeffman, and John Enser
EC and United Kingdom Competition Law Developments, Vivien Rose and David Aitman
Legal Developments and Multimedia in 1994, Mark Sherwood-Edwards and Julian Dickens
Part III: Review of Books
Part IV: Appendices
