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Gagged By Law

Gagged By Law

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Gagged By Law

FromCANADALAND

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Sep 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Non-disclosure agreements are incredibly common. But they protect abusers, and block journalism. They are also, as it turns out, often unenforceable. Zelda Perkins, who blew the whistle on Harvey Weinstein, has joined forces with law professor Julie Macfarlane to launch a global campaign against NDAs, called Can't Buy My Silence. 


Further Reading:
cantbuymysilence.com
Zelda Perkins on the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-42420389
Prof. Julie Macfarlane's book, Going Public: https://www.amazon.ca/Going-Public-Survivors-Journey-Action/dp/1771134755

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Released:
Sep 13, 2021
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