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In the fast-changing world of the media the role of the law is growing ever more important. In the response to a bewildering range of new technological innovations as well as to more traditional concerns (such as freedom of the press), the media lawyer is being called upon to address ever more complex issues. The media, including newspapers, television, publishing generally, the video industry and the film industry is a billion dollar industry world-wide and the commercial opportunities are changing rapidly as the technology changes. Lawyers have a vital role in negotiating contracts and licences, litigating in the event of disputes, ensuring the effective protection of intellectual property rights and advising on issues concerning competition, regulation and international cross-border disputes. This highly complex field has not hitherto been well served by the literature; the Yearbook is designed to meet the needs of professionals in this field. The central feature of the yearbook are the annual surveys prepared by expert practising 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 this global industry this comparative and international approach is vital. In addition each volume of the Yearbook will contain specially commissioned articles on subjects of particular topicality. A further feature of the Yearbook is the review of recent publications which provides a valuable check for anyone wishing to know what has been published in the last year. Edited by the country's leading academic media lawyer, assisted by teo of the best-known practising lawyers in this field, the Yearbook is destined to establish itself as an indespensable part of every media lawyer's library.

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