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    Everything online journalists need to protect their legal rights. This free resource culls from all Reporters Committee resources and includes exclusive content on digital media law issues.

    CBS turns over complete transcript sought by prosecutors
    11/16/1999
    CBS producer ordered to jail for withholding outtakes
    11/05/1999
    Prosecution cannot assert "due process" right to unaired footage
    11/02/1999
    Network anchor subpoenaed in Texas dragging death trial
    10/28/1999
    Court absolves Whitewater prosecutors of contempt charges
    10/04/1999
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    Panel recognizes qualified privilege for nonconfidential materials
    09/20/1999
    Police remove news photos from Woodstock web site
    08/23/1999
    NEW YORK--State police officials in mid-August removed news photos, which they had used without...
    High court turns back two reporter's privilege cases
    08/09/1999
    NORTH CAROLINA--In late July, the state Supreme Court in Raleigh decided two cases in favor of...
    Court again overturns subpoenas for riot footage, photos
    07/12/1999
    Court again overturns subpoenas for riot footage, photos 07/12/99 MICHIGAN--An intermediate...
    Reporter's shield law awaits governor's signature
    07/12/1999
    Reporter's shield law awaits governor's signature 07/12/99 NORTH CAROLINA--A bill that...
    Court vacates decision that limited reporter's privilege
    06/14/1999
    Court vacates decision that limited reporter's privilege 06/14/99 SECOND CIRCUIT--The...
    Reporters held in contempt over source of Jewell allegations
    06/14/1999
    Reporters held in contempt over source of Jewell allegations 06/14/99 GEORGIA--A state...
    Subpoenas for riot photos, tapes once again thrown out
    05/31/1999
    Subpoenas for riot photos, tapes once again thrown out 05/31/99 MICHIGAN--A state trial...
    Shield law protects author's notes, documents in defamation case
    05/17/1999
    Shield law protects author's notes, documents in defamation case 05/17/99 WASHINGTON, D.C...
    Prosecutor's "due process" right does not overcome privilege
    05/03/1999
    Prosecutor's "due process" right does not overcome privilege 05/03/99 CALIFORNIA--A former...