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Gagged By Law
Episode 711
Published 4 years, 3 months ago
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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