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Porco v. Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC
Christopher Porco filed a right of publicity claim under New York Civil Rights Law Section 51, arguing that Lifetime's broadcast…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Judge disallows rioting charge against "Democracy Now" host
"Democracy Now!" journalist Amy Goodman announced to a crowd outside the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan, N.D., that Judge John…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Reporters Committee welcomes new fellow to staff
The Reporters Committee has added an additional fellow for 2016-17, joining those announced last week. Rachael Jones will be the…Categorized in Announcements -
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Resolute Forest Products, Inc. v. Greenpeace
Resolute sued Greenpeace in federal court in Georgia (S.D. Ga., Augusta division) for counts including five separate racketeering violations, defamation,…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Askins v. DHS
Plaintiffs Ray Askins and Christian Ramirez sued the Department of Homeland Security to challenge policies of Customs and Border Protection…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Reporters Committee launches “FOIA Wiki” beta
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has launched a beta of the FOIA Wiki (www.foia.wiki), a collaborative and…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee promotes Marshall to Knight Litigation Attorney, hires three new legal fellows
Adam Marshall has been named the first Knight Litigation Attorney at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. This…Categorized in Announcements -
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Reporters Committee troubled by FBI’s stance on impersonating journalists
David Boardman, chairman of the steering committee of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, issued the following statement…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Microsoft v. Dep’t of Justice
Microsoft challenged the federal law that allows the Department of Justice to impose gag orders, often permanently, on communications services…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Report on survey of journalists' views on "release to one, release to all" FOIA policy
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is publishing the results of its survey of journalists on the "release…Categorized in Freedom of information