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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.

    Critics implore FCC to take action against consolidation
    11/01/2007
    Nov. 1, 2007  ·   With protesters dressed in Halloween costumes gathered outside...
    Supreme Court asked to review FCC profanity decision
    11/01/2007
    U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement Thursday filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to reverse a...
    FCC asked to keep media ownership rules
    10/31/2007
    The Federal Communications Commission held a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss the impact of...
    House committee considers camera access to federal courts
    09/28/2007
    Sep. 28, 2007  ·   Representatives from both sides of the aisle showed support in...
    FCC fines cable station for 'fake news'
    09/28/2007
    Sep. 28, 2007  ·   An unprecedented fine on a cable company for airing a "fake"...
    Emergency Alert System takes over Chicago broadcasts
    08/03/2007
    Aug. 3, 2007  ·   A mix-up with the federal Emergency Alert System (EAS) caused...
    Photos can be reprinted if context remains the same
    06/15/2007
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   ELEVENTH CIRCUIT   ·   Copyright/...
    Court rejects FCC expletives regulation
    06/06/2007
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   SECOND CIRCUIT   ·   Broadcasting...
    Rules restricting cameras in courts will remain in place
    05/31/2007
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   INDIANA   ·   Broadcasting  ...
    FCC drops two indecency charges, upholds two
    11/07/2006
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   WASHINGTON, D.C.   ·   Broadcasting...
    Court rejects First Amendment protection for comic book
    06/23/2006
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   MISSOURI   ·   Copyright/Intellectual...
    Court finds absolute privilege for fair report
    06/23/2006
    June 23, 2006  ·   The legal privilege that allows journalists to report...
    Justice reiterates opposition to federal shield bill
    06/22/2006
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   WASHINGTON, D.C.
    Indecency fine increase threatens speech, critics say
    06/09/2006
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   WASHINGTON, D.C.   ·   Broadcasting...
    Trial courts to allow video and audio recording
    05/12/2006
    NEWS MEDIA UPDATE   ·   INDIANA   ·   Broadcasting  ...