As an associate editor at The Daily News Journal, it's critical to keep up-to-date with legal issues in journalism. To do so, I subscribe to industry-specific newsletters from institutions like the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the National Association of Broadcasters. I have also joined online forums and local chapters of professional journalism networks which often organize webinars and workshops about the latest trends and issues in journalism law.
Additionally, I make it a habit to attend sessions and talks on media law given by legal experts. Such forums provide a great platform to not only stay informed but also interact with diverse media practitioners and legal professionals, thereby broadening my understanding of the practical implications of these issues.
In my current role, I've used this knowledge to ensure that our publications comply with legal standards, particularly in sensitive areas like the right to privacy and defamation law. This vigilance has helped protect our organization from potential legal pitfalls that could arise because of non-adherence to the legal tenets in journalism.