School of Journalism

Biography:

Bert Bruser heads the Firm's Media Group. He has acted for newspapers and others in the publishing business for more than 20 years. During that time, he has defended hundreds of libel actions and has appeared in all levels of courts resisting such things as publication bans and subpoenas to reporters.

Bert is recognized in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as one of the leading lawyers in Canada. With Brian Rogers, he has written a book on Journalists and the Law: How to Get the Story Without Getting Sued or Put in Jail. He has published articles on various aspects of media law, and conducts lectures and seminars for journalists. He is also an adjunct professor at both the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, and the School of Journalism, Ryerson University.

Bert has an office in the newsroom of the Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily newspaper. He spends about two days a week in this office working on stories and providing general advice.

Qualifications:

Admitted to the Ontario Bar - 1974
LL.B., University of Toronto - 1972
M.A. (Journalism), Columbia University - 1968
A.B., Princeton University - 1966

Research Interest:

Media Law

Current Courses:

JRN 123 - Ethics and Law in the Practice of Journalism