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Matheson was the first irish law firm to establish a dedicated entertainment and media law group which is dedicated to advising on film and television production and music and entertainment law generally. Media regulation in the united kingdom acknowledgements this paper was drafted by evan ruth, legal officer at article 19 and revised by toby mendel, head of law programme. Entertainment and media law in ireland clarus press. The irish state 3 history 9 environment the economy 17 social services 27.
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