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Pensler v. Fox
A libel plaintiff suing a local FOX station in Chicago sought to obtain a news producer's communications with the FOX…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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New Richmond News & Steven Dzubay v. City of New Richmond
The New Richmond News sought certain police reports under the Wisconsin open records law. The City redacted certain information from…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Police bodycam videos: The Wild West of open records requests
Adam Marshall Police departments across the nation are implementing body-worn camera programs in an effort to create a more objective… -
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Judge strikes down Pennsylvania law restricting speech of prisoners
Following arguments from prisoners, prisoner rights groups, and members of the media, a judge yesterday struck down the Pennsylvania Revictimization…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Bill enhancing Florida's anti-SLAPP law heads to governor for approval
A Florida bill that would revise the state’s narrow anti-SLAPP law to provide a greater level of protection for speakers…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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D.C. mayor upholds denial of second request for police body camera videos
Washington D.C.’s Mayor Bowser has largely upheld the refusal of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to produce body camera…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Letter to Nevada State Assembly on Proposed Revisions to Anti-SLAPP Law
Nevada Senate Bill 444, introduced in the Legislature with the support of casino owner Steve Wynn, aimed to scale back…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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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…Categorized 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…Categorized 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