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Judge rules N.Y. newspaper protected by fair report privilege
A New York trial court judge dismissed a defamation claim brought by a convicted sex offender against a local newspaper…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Media organizations asks judge to dismiss gag order imposed by prosecutors
Two Georgia media organizations are asking a judge to dismiss an unusual gag order placed on 35 Atlanta Public School…Categorized in Court access -
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Hawaii lawmakers set to resume deliberations on state shield law
Hawaii lawmakers are expected to meet again this week to work on reconciling competing versions of a bill to make…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee urges appeals court to reaffirm judiciary’s oversight of Executive Branch classification
The judiciary has a congressionally mandated responsibility to serve as a check on Executive Branch overclassification and, as such, should…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee urges appeals court to reaffirm judiciary's oversight of Executive Branch classification
The judiciary has a congressionally mandated responsibility to serve as a check on Executive Branch overclassification and, as such, should…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Justice will no longer name individuals investigated in price-fixing cases unless they are charged
Business executives under investigation or being questioned about price fixing practices -- but not yet charged -- will no longer…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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City-run meeting on Philadelphia finances will be closed to public
Philadelphia plans to bar reporters from attending a city-run conference this week where public officials will discuss the city’s finances…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Military appeals court rejects bid for access to Manning documents, setting uncertain precedent for journalists
A military appeals court denied a group of journalists’ attempt to access court filings and decisions in the court-martial of…Categorized in Court access -
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Reporters Committee says Manning access decision shows need for congressional action on military court access
The decision today of a split U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces to deny public access in the…Categorized in Court access