The prospect of strict liability for defamation facing the Canadian press is no more, thanks to two Canadian Supreme Court landmark decisions issued on the same day in December 2009.

Covering a Natural Disaster – The ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will continue to be covered by the media, but reporters will surely face obstacles to accurate, timely coverage of the disaster.

Congratulations to JW Media partner Chip Babcock, who was named one of "The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter-Century" by Texas Lawyer. The list honors attorneys who have made outstanding contributions in the past 25 years.