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AP aims to curb unauthorized online use of its content
The Associated Press on Monday announced new efforts to contain the rapid online spread of its content, saying legal action…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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In defamation suit, prosecutor claims paper fabricated testimony
An Ohio county prosecutor is suing the Sandusky Register for defamation, claiming the paper fabricated a story saying a law enforcement officer testified…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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New Mexico updates government transparency laws
Public records requests in New Mexico can now be made over e-mail or by fax, and state lawmakers will open their…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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After 18 years, news media allowed back into Dover
The Washington Post and many other news outlets were on hand Sunday night to witness, for the first time in…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Letter from MySpace page not private, court rules
A California court ruled last week that a high school principal who sent a copy of a MySpace journal entry…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Baltimore cop's First Amendment suit revived
A former Baltimore police official's lawsuit, alleging his free-speech rights were violated when he was fired after leaking a memo to a…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Subpoenaed reporters snagged in leak battle
Although a Texas police chief's perjury case was postponed Thursday, a local newspaper editor and reporter who were subpoenaed in the case are…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Texas House unanimously passes shield bill
With a unanimous 146 votes, the Texas House of Representatives today passed a reporter's shield bill that would giver journalists…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Judge denies Free Press reporter's motion
Judge Robert Cleland in Detroit has denied Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter’s request for an immediate decision on his invocation…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Texas House overwhelmingly passes state shield bill
In a 146 to 2 vote, the Texas House of Representatives has approved on second reading a state shield bill that…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials