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Maine bans texting, instant messaging to conduct state business
In Maine, the administration of Gov. Paul LePage has enacted a ban on state employees’ use of text messaging, instant…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Illinois Supreme Court strikes down eavesdropping law
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state's eavesdropping law as unconstitutional. Annabel Melongo spent 20 months in…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Reporters Committee files brief in support of Patch.com reporter ordered to reveal source of police report
The Reporters Committee, joined by a coalition of 38 other media organizations, filed a friend-of-the-court brief last week in support…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Ex Parte Ronald Thompson
Under Texas Penal Code § 21.15, a person commits a felony if he or she “photographs [or otherwise records] . .…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Ohio Supreme Court declines to hold reporter in contempt for refusing to testify
The Ohio Supreme Court decided Monday not to hold a reporter in contempt of court for refusing to testify in…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Journalism group criticizes EPA's lack of openness
The Society of Environmental Journalists has released a statement criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to respond to public…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Martin v. Hearst
A newspaper accurately reported that a woman was arrested for a marijuana offense. The arrest was expunged from her record…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Illinois v. McKee (Hosey subpoena)
Patch.com reporter Joseph Hosey was ordered to testify in an Illinois murder trial regarding the identity of his source who…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Coalition for Court Transparency calls on Chief Justice Roberts to allow cameras in the U.S. Supreme Court
The Coalition for Court Transparency, which includes the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, marked the 50th anniversary of…Categorized in Court access -
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Ohio Attorney General argues against state election-related speech law in U.S. Supreme Court
The Ohio Attorney General argued against its own election-related speech law in a brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court…Categorized in Libel and privacy