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Courthouse News Service v. Plant
Courthouse News Service challenged a policy of the Ventura County, Calif., Superior Court that withholds from public inspection records filed…Categorized in Court access -
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Supreme Court holds Secret Service agents have immunity in arrest of Cheney critic
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a Colorado man who claimed he was retaliated against for expressing his political…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Judge grants motion to dismiss 'birther' libel case under D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act, First Amendment
A libel case brought by a 'birther' -- those who question whether President Obama is a natural-born American and eligible…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Judge changes mind, prohibits tweeting and other electronic communication in Sandusky trial
After reporters asked for clarification on a judicial order that allowed them to tweet -- with one restriction -- during…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Texas court finds environmental website publisher not entitled to protection under state shield law
A Texas state judge recently ordered a local website publisher to turn over e-mail messages and other newsgathering materials, finding…Categorized in Environment