Book on Lights, Camera & Justice: Unveiling Media, Entertainment and Sports Law

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita Publications are accepting submissions for a Call for Abstracts for a Book on Lights, Camera & Justice: Unveiling Media, Entertainment & Sports Law.

ABOUT THE BOOK

“Lights, Camera, Justice: Unveiling Media, Entertainment & Sports Law” is a comprehensive anthology that explores the intricate intersections of law, media, entertainment, and sports in a rapidly evolving global landscape. This book serves as a melting pot of ideas, welcoming contributions from legal scholars, industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers across disciplines.

The anthology delves into pressing issues like the regulation of digital platforms, the role of intellectual property in creative industries, governance challenges in sports, and the societal impact of media and entertainment. It also highlights case studies, policy suggestions, and global best practices, making it an invaluable resource for professionals, academicians, and students alike.

With the convergence of media, entertainment, and sports industries reshaping societal narratives, this book aims to ignite meaningful discourse and inspire innovative solutions to address the legal challenges of the future.

THEMES AND SUB-THEMES

Media, Entertainment and Sports Law

SUB-THEMES

Including but not limiting to:

1.     Media Law

  • Freedom of Speech and Expression: Balancing Rights with Responsibilities
  • Media Ethics and the Regulation of Fake News
  • Legal Challenges in Digital Journalism and Online Content
  • Defamation and Privacy Rights in the Age of Social Media
  • Censorship, OTT Platforms, and Content Regulation

2.     Entertainment Law

  • Intellectual Property Rights in Film, Music, and TV
  • Legal Aspects of Talent Management and Celebrity Endorsements
  • Contracts in the Entertainment Industry: Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • Role of AI and Technology in Content Creation and its Legal Implications
  • Emerging Issues in Gaming and E-Sports Law

3.     Sports Law

  • Governance and Regulation of Sports Organizations
  • Doping and Ethics in Sports
  • Legal Issues in Sports Broadcasting and Sponsorship Agreements
  • Gender Equality and Inclusivity in Sports
  • Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in Sports

4.     Interdisciplinary Perspectives

  • Media and Sports: Crossovers and Legal Conundrums
  • Sports and Entertainment as Catalysts for Societal Change: A Legal Perspective
  • Impact of Globalization on Media, Entertainment, and Sports Laws
  • Human Rights Issues in Media and Sports
  • Policies and Legal Frameworks to Foster Innovation in the Industry

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • The Manuscript should not exceed 3500 word limit.
  • Author(s) should not mention their personal details at any places in the manuscript. Personal Details and Institutional Affiliations should be mentioned in a separate cover letter.
  • All headings in the manuscripts should be properly formatted.
  • The main body text in the manuscript must be in Times New Roman in a font size of 12, 1.5 line spacing and in justified alignment. For footnotes, maintain Times New Roman Style with a font size of 10 and 1.0 line spacing. For Headings, Times New Roman style must be followed with a font size of 14 and must be Bold and Underlined.
  • Footnotes should conform to JILI Citation Format.
  • Abstracts are to be submitted in .doc format.  No other format would be accepted.
  • A maximum of 3 authors are allowed.
  • Plagiarism of more than 20% shall not be acceptable by any means. The Manuscript should also be free from grammatical, spelling and other errors.
  • Authors are required to initially submit their Abstracts. 
  • Authors are required to submit their full manuscripts only after the intimation regarding the acceptance of abstract.

HOW TO SUBMIT

  • Authors should email with their original and unpublished abstracts in.doc or.docx format.
  • “Name of the Author(s)_Title of the Manuscript” shall be the subject line of the email.
  • Please enclose the cover letter along with the Abstract.
  • Submissions shall be made at: jcpmedialaws@gmail.com

FORMAT

The book will be printed with ISBN Number

FEES

There is no publication or submission charge. However, authors must pay a little fee as determined by the publisher if they want to buy a hard copy of the book and certificate. Hard copies of the book can be purchased from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and the Webstore of Juris Cognita Publications. 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Submission of Abstract: 31.03.2025
  • Notification on Acceptance/ Rejection of Abstract: 01.04.2025
  • Last Date to Submit the Full Manuscript: 21.04.2025
  • Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Manuscript: 23.04.2025
  • Book Release Date: 10.05.2025

EDITORS

  • Editor-in-Chief- Dr. Chayanika Basu,  Assistant Professor, Balaji School of Law, Sri Balaji University, Pune.
  • Editor- Ms. Ekata Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Legal Sciences, Techno India University.

PLAGIARISM EVALUATION

  • All submissions will be first checked for plagiarism using a turnitin software.

  • Only Submissions with less than 20% plagiarism shall be sent forward for publication. Authors may be required to make minor modifications to their submissions at this stage.

  • The submissions which pass the initial stage will be assigned to the Editors for further considerations and double blind peer review after requisite copy-editing. 

EDITOR EVALUATION

The editors will evaluate the submission for its originality, conceptual and methodological consistency, as well as decide whether the submissions are within the aim and scope of the book. The Editors reserve the right to decide whether the submissions requires further review or not. 

DOUBLE BLIND PEER REVIEW

Once the submissions are shortlisted by the Editors, they will be sent for double peer review. The peer review process being anonymous (blind), the name of the author shall be concealed. Each submission shall be reviewed by a referee, invited by International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration.

The reviewer shall evaluate the submission and submit the report on the basis of:

  • Relevance of the Topic
  • Clarity of Research
  • Quality of Papers in terms of originality- Content-Scholarly contribution
  • Quality of Paper Structure
  • Analysis, Argumentation and Language
  • Presentation and Referencing/ Footnoting

PUBLISHER

JURIS COGNITA PUBLICATIONS

CONTACT

For any queries, reach out to us via email at jcpmedialaws@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-6291532259

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