Magazine Law: A Practical Guide

Magazine Lawis a comprehensive guide to the law for magazine journalists, editors and managers. Written by a London barrister experienced in publishing and copyright law , the book addresses the special needs of the magazine industry and explains how laws affecting the media are applied. The legal and regulatory framework is illustrated with case studies and up-to-date examples of precedent setting cases. Topics covered include: the distinction between civil and criminal law, issues of copyright and passing-off, defamation, fair comment and libel, law for photographers and picture researchers, and the laws of privacy and trespass.