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Absence of Malice

Part 1 - Plot Summary:

Absence of Malice is legal drama directed by Sydney Pollack. It stars Sally Field as Megan, a young ambitious newspaper reporter who receives information from a FBI investigator which leads her to write an article accusing Gallagher, a reclusive business-owner played by Paul Newman, in the disappearance of a labor leader. When Gallagher confronts Megan, the two join forces to prove his innocence while embarking upon a few romantic ventures.

Part 2 - Lessons Learned:

1. Present your information clearly
2. Know the law; ignorance is a poor excuse
3. Do not mix business and personal affairs
4. You are accountable for whatever you write
5. Do not be afraid of doing things differently from others, but this does not mean that one can break ethical rules along the way
6. Know how to distill accurate stories from masses of information
7. Understand the motives of your sources
8. Be wary of your sources and the information received
9. Protect your source. Not only is this ethical, it also ensures that you will continue to receive information from this individual
10.Do not poke your nose in the personal affairs of others