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The First Amendment Handbook

  • Introduction
  • 1. Libel
  • 2. Invasion of Privacy
    • Introduction -- Intrusion
    • Publication of private facts
    • False light -- Misappropriation -- Right of publicity
    • Other newsgathering concerns -- Defenses
    • Reporter's privacy checklist
  • 3. Surreptitious Recording
  • 4. Confidential Sources and Information
  • 5. Prior Restraints
  • 6. Gag Orders
  • 7. Access to Courts
  • 8. Access to Places
  • 9. Freedom of Information Acts
  • 10. Copyright

2. Invasion of Privacy

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