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Deep South Today, d/b/a Verite News v. Murrill
A media coalition is challenging Louisiana’s police ‘encroachment’ law with free legal support from RCFP attorneys.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Pennsylvania passes robust anti-SLAPP protections
It's the latest state to pass a bill based on the Uniform Law Commission’s Public Expression Protection Act.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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Commonwealth Court orders Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel to turn over unredacted legal invoices
The court sided with arguments an RCFP attorney made on behalf of journalists seeking the office’s outside legal bills.Categorized in Freedom of information
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RCFP: Las Vegas MPD must rescind restrictions on freelance journalists
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to stop excluding certain…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Dada v. NSO Group Technologies Limited
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Date Filed: July 22, 2024 Background: In 2022, journalists for the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Another Texas consumer-protection inquiry threatens First Amendment rights
The Texas AG is once again trying to stretch consumer-protection laws beyond commercial speech.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Content restrictions
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Why journalists return to RCFP’s free Legal Hotline — again and again
We spoke with journalists who frequently contact RCFP’s hotline for help navigating legal obstacles to their reporting.By Emily VespaCategorized in Hotline
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Media Matters for America v. Paxton
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Date Filed: July 17, 2024 Background: In November 2023,…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz to host 2024 Freedom of the Press Awards
The event will honor accomplished leaders in the news media and legal fields.Categorized in Announcements
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A blockbuster term at the US Supreme Court — and the work still to do
"On the whole, principles that protect a free press made it out of the term unscathed or fortified."Categorized in First Amendment
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