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Newspaper asks Ohio Supreme Court to unseal documents
The Cincinnati Enquirer has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to force a trial judge to unseal documents in a criminal…Categorized in Court access -
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Reporters removed by police at D.C. Council meeting
Several reporters claim the Washington, D.C., city council violated its own open meetings law when it ordered police to remove…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Government argues against release of bin Laden photos
In an attempt to avoid going to trial over the release of Osama bin Laden's death photos and videos, the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee marks International Right to Know Day
As International Right to Know day is celebrated around the world on Sept. 28, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Advocacy groups react to Obama's transparency proposals
Open government organizations praised what they called sweeping commitments to promote government transparency and accountability in an action plan released…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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NYPD to release shooting records following access lawsuit
The New York Civil Liberties Union expects to receive more than 1,000 reports on police shootings next month following a…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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San Diego newspaper sued over accidental records release
A California judge denied earlier this week a hospital district's application for a temporary restraining order in connection with a…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Articles about ex-judge's bail decisions not defamatory
A series of newspaper articles and an editorial about a retired judge’s performance of his duties did not defame the…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Guides Archive
Publications by category General The First Amendment Handbook The News Media & The Law Libel and Privacy SLAPP Stick Can… -
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Milwaukee photojournalist arrested while filming house fire
A Milwaukee Fox news station and a number of journalism organizations are demanding today that all charges be dropped against…Categorized in Newsgathering