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Federal court denies motion to dismiss anti-SLAPP appeal
An appeal in a defamation case against the late journalist Andrew Breitbart will proceed after a federal appeals court denied…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Federal judge orders unsealing of documents in ongoing Apple-Samsung patent litigation
A California federal court has ordered documents in a legal battle over smart phones and tablets unsealed -- a departure…Categorized in Court access -
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A legal guide for reporters covering the Colorado shooting
On Friday morning, the nation awoke to breaking news about a mass murder at a movie theater. Twelve people were…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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University of Iowa sexual assault records to remain private
Documents related to the 2007 sexual assault arrests of two University of Iowa football players will remain private, the Iowa…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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DOJ responds to concerns over attorney's attempt to halt reporting at public meeting
The U.S. Department of Justice reaffirmed in a letter this week that public meetings are open to the press, after…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Child abuse records must be disclosed to newspapers, Ky. appellate court rules
Two Kentucky newspapers earned a victory in a lengthy legal battle with child welfare officials this week when a state…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Government transparency advocates oppose D.C. open records law restrictions at city council hearing
Government transparency advocates and the District of Columbia attorney general testified today at a district council hearing regarding three bills…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Congressional committee holds hearing on national security leak prevention and punishment
Recent leaks of classified information prompted concerned members of the Congressional House Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing today to…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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Department of Labor implements new "lock-up" policy for media
The U.S. Department of Labor began implementing parts of its new, slightly more-friendly media policy regarding journalists' access to embargoed…Categorized in Content restrictions