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N.J. judge orders local blogger to defend journalist status
A New Jersey Superior Court judge recently ordered a blogger to defend her status as a journalist and explain why…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Appeals court blocks journalist's attempt to access AIG consultant reports
A federal appeals court Friday denied a journalist access to reports on American International Group (AIG) prepared by an independent…Categorized in Court access -
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Government can access Twitter account data in WikiLeaks probe, appeals court rules
Government investigators in the WikiLeaks probe can access Twitter users’ account information, a federal appeals court ruled earlier this week.…Categorized in Court access -
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Reporters Committee asks DOJ to overturn new Marshals Service policy blocking release of federal mug shots
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 37 media organizations, has written to U.S. Attorney General Eric…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee urges Kentucky high court to reject expansion of public records law privacy exemption
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, along with The E.W. Scripps Company, filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Sunshine Week 2013 launches with new website, renewed partnerships for open government
Sunshine Week is set for March 10-16 and already there are plans across the country for events spotlighting open government,…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Maine Supreme Court orders jury selection to be public in prostitution case
Maine’s highest court reversed a trial judge's decision and ordered jury selection to be public in a notable prostitution prosecution.…Categorized in Court access