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Legal Hotline
The Reporters Committee Legal Hotline is available to journalists and media lawyers during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9… -
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Boston paper's reports on its own libel suit not defamatory
Claims that the Boston Herald further defamed a famous musician in its coverage of his libel suit against the newspaper…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Strict eavesdropping law ruled unconstitutional in Illinois case
An Illinois judge ruled the state’s eavesdropping law unconstitutional as applied to a man who faced up to to 75…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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White House releases report on government transparency
The White House released a report today detailing efforts the Obama administration has made to government transparency. Watchdogs largely praised…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Risen files opposition to motion to expand his testimony
A New York Times reporter and an alleged CIA leaker fired back in court on Wednesday at the prosecution's request…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee proposes uniform rule on sealing of cases at U.S. Supreme Court
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has recommended to the U.S. Supreme Court that it establish a procedural…Categorized in Court access -
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Letter to U.S. Supreme Court on sealed records
Proposal to create a Supreme Court Rule addressing the submission of sealed records and documents.By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court access -
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First Amendment protects access to civil courts in S. Dak.
In a landmark ruling that grants the media and public a qualified First Amendment right of access to civil trials…Categorized in Court access