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People v. Raef
Photographer Paul Raef was prosecuted under California Vehicle Code 40008, basically an anti-paparazzi law that imposes additional penalties on violators…ByCategorized in Newsgathering -
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People v. Raef
Photographer Paul Raef was prosecuted under California Vehicle Code 40008, basically an anti-paparazzi law that imposes additional penalties on violators…ByCategorized in Newsgathering -
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D.C. Circuit decision highlights need for federal anti-SLAPP law
The decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to throw out the defamation suit in…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Reporters Committee leads news media coalition in effort to unseal Petraeus sentencing memo and letters
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and eight news media organizations have asked a federal court in North…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Effort to reauthorize USA PATRIOT Act lacks basic safeguards for First Amendment rights
Last night, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced a new, fast-tracked bill to reauthorize Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Fast-moving bill would weaken Nevada anti-SLAPP law's protections
A bill modifying Nevada’s anti-SLAPP law, pushed by hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, has made its way through the…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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California appellate court vacates prior restraint order
A California appellate court reversed course on Friday and vacated what media lawyers described as an unconstitutional prior restraint order.…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Virginia Supreme Court won't force Yelp to reveal identities of anonymous commenters
In a victory for Yelp and its anonymous commenters, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled today that the circuit court could…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Oklahoma judge lets open records lawsuit for botched execution records continue
An Okahoma trial judge has denied a motion to dismiss an open records lawsuit against Oklahoma Gov. Marry Fallin and…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Online attacks against media websites are increasing and costly
Wednesday’s attacks on the public service television network TV5Monde by attackers claiming allegiance to the Islamic State were unprecedented in…Categorized in National security