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· Story link The Society of Professional Journalists has published a primer on the Reporter Shield Law. It’s written by…

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The Society of Professional Journalists has published a primer on the Reporter Shield Law. It’s written by Robert D. Lystad, an attorney with Baker and Hostetler who represents SPJ in Washington. He’s worked with the several media coalitions currently lobbying Congress in support of proposed shield legislation.

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