2023 Legal Issues Masterclass (Free!)

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Register Online

Online Masterclass
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time

Register for in-person Masterclass
(45 seats available)

  • 5:30 p.m. registration and pizza
  • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for the Masterclass

The Law Society of British Columbia, 845 Cambie Street, Vancouver (9th floor)

Join this interactive, free Masterclass, live online
or in-person and hear from our panel:

Featuring an exploration of important legal issues facing journalists today: 

  • Photos and videos from online sources and social media: who owns them, who can use them, do you need to pay to use them?  Plus intellectual property aspects.
  • The top legal issues to consider when you receive a tip and begin to investigate a story
  • Criminal proceedings and publication bans – what can you report?
Kim Bolan, Vancouver Sun Crime Reporter
Daniel Coles
Daniel Coles, Media Lawyer, Owen Bird Law Corporation
Dan Burnett, KC, Media Lawyer, Owen Bird Law Corporation
Bhupinder Hundal, News Director & Station Manager Global BC

Questions?  Send an email to:  [email protected]

SUPPORT THE WEBSTER AWARDS

Your support today makes a big difference and will help us continue the Jack Webster Foundation and celebrate excellence in journalism to protect the public interest for British Columbians.

Your donations go to support Student Journalism Awards, Professional Development Fellowships, free Masterclasses for journalists, journalism educators and students, and to support the costs of funding the annual Webster Awards.

As the Jack Webster Foundation is a registered Canadian charity, tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more. Should you wish to make your donation by cheque, please contact us by sending an email at [email protected].