The News Media and The Law, Fall 2001

Editorial

 

War breeds conflicting views of American journalism

Newsgathering

 

War uncovered

 

 

News media expect, but worry about, misinformation

 

America's war coverage

Newsgathering

 

Blame Grenada!

 

 

Bush might see benefit of press access to war

 

Journalists confront sporadic restrictions in aftermath of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

 

Secrecy again darkens the Sunshine State

 

Attacks spur new interest in leaks bill

 

Letter from media coalition to Bush Administration and Congressional leaders regarding war coverage

Newsgathering

 

Police officer poses as photographer to nab shooting suspect during stand-off

 

Reporters encounter on-the-job harassment, arrests

 

Private prisons can't ignore public access laws

Libel

 

Court ruling gives free-speech protections to reposting messages on Internet boards

 

Two courts scrutinize limits of taping conversations

 

Video producer wins appeal in libel case

 

 

From the hotline

Reporter's Privilege

 

Caged on principle

 

Q&A with Vanessa Leggett

 

Journalists jailed

 

Reporters, researcher recall time spent behind bars

 

Who is a journalist?

 

Subpoenas might reveal alarming trend

 

Federal subpoena guidelines

 

Congressman, NBC clash over election night tapes

Freedom of Information

 

Reagan's White House papers stay sealed

 

Doctor wins access to names of rejected grant applicants

 

Trucking company loses disclosure case in 8th Circuit

 

Judge orders city to disclose police personnel files

 

State high court refuses to recall city council members

Content Regulation

 

Photographers enjoy improved court access

 

Court explains improprieties of 'Wind Done Gone' ban

 

Microbroadcasters take to court, airwaves as FCC low-power licensing plan evolves

 

Low-power radio timeline

 

Highlight restrictions threaten sports thrills

Secret Courts

 

Two courts bar juror contact

 

 

Open & Shut