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Donald A. Baer
Worldwide Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Burson Marsteller Chairman, Penn Schoen Berland Don Baer is Worldwide Chair and Chief… -
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NEW DATE: Lawyers, Journalists, Technologist Discuss Report From President’s Panel on Intelligence and Communications
Missed the event? Watch the video below: PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JAN. 22 TO JAN. 24…Categorized in Announcements -
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Ninth Circuit: Bloggers, public have same defamation protections as 'institutional press' on matters of public concern
The Ninth Circuit ruled today in Obsidian Finance Group v. Cox that bloggers -- and other members of the public…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Colorado considers bill to bolster reporter shield law
The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee considered a bill Wednesday that would strengthen the Colorado reporter shield law. Colorado Sen. Bernie…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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New York City settles for $18 million over RNC arrests of journalists, protesters
The city of New York has reached an $18 million settlement over the arrest of roughly 1,800 protesters, journalists, and…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Illinois Supreme Court hears case over woman's jailing for recording public official
Today, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that again challenges the constitutionality of the state’s eavesdropping…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Dismissal of suit under Texas anti-SLAPP law affirmed on appeal
A Texas court of appeals affirmed the dismissal of a libel suit under the Texas Citizen Participation Act today, finding…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Virginia Supreme Court rules for newspaper in libel case
The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a decision throwing out a libel verdict against The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk. The justices…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Lawyers, journalists, technologist to discuss report from president’s panel on intelligence and communications
The report and recommendations from the president’s Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies will be discussed by a member…Categorized in Announcements -
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New York appellate court allows blogger to remain anonymous, dismisses defamation claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a blogger may remain anonymous, thereby preventing a political candidate from bringing a…Categorized in Libel and privacy