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Council members, protesters and journalists seek federal monitor for New York City police department
A federal lawsuit filed early this week by New York City Council members, Occupy protesters, and journalists asks the court…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Appeals court throws out nearly $20 million jury award against Hustler Magazine
A federal court of appeals threw out an almost $20 million jury award to the family of Nancy Benoit who…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Conn. appeals court interprets open records provision on use of document scanners
The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled this week that a state open records law provision permitting records requesters to use “hand-held…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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N.C. judge's libel case against citizen activist can move forward, appellate court says
A North Carolina appellate court reversed part of a lower court's decision on Tuesday that could reignite a county judge's…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Proposed rule could permit video coverage of Utah courts
The Utah Judicial Council unanimously approved measures on Monday that moves video coverage of civil and criminal trial proceedings one…Categorized in Court access -
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D.C. court upholds dismissal of defamation suit against pro-Israel lobbying group
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by a…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Police do not intend to enforce Illinois eavesdropping law during NATO summit
Journalists opposing the controversial Illinois eavesdropping statute expressed relief when a Chicago official announced that police do not plan to…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Dallas judge dismisses defamation case against neighborhood blogger
A Texas judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against a neighborhood blogger in Dallas, who was sued by a local…Categorized in Libel and privacy