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Guidelines announced for federal courtroom camera pilot
Cameras placed in federal courtrooms as part of a three-year pilot project will be controlled by judges and not instantly…Categorized in Court access -
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Witness, photojournalist allege police confiscated cameras
Miami Beach police allegedly confiscated video-recording equipment from at least one member of the public and a TV photojournalist after…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Colorado case could affect online comment rights
A federal judge in Colorado is considering a case that could affect the developing law concerning rights of anonymous Internet…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Florida sued over law saying doctors can't ask about guns
Three Florida doctors and three physician trade groups sued the governor and other state officials in federal court on Monday…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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N.J. shield law not limited to professional journalists
A New Jersey Supreme Court decision announced Tuesday should make it easier for individuals associated with online publications and traditional…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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High court: Public has right to attend contempt hearings
Banning the media and public from a juror contempt hearing violates the First Amendment-based right of public access to criminal…Categorized in Court access -
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Fair report privilege protects comments about school audit
A San Diego radio talk show commentator was shielded from libel claims brought by a former public high school principal…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Reporters Committee launches new Digital Journalist's Legal Guide
An interactive reference to the myriad legal issues specifically facing reporters who are working online has joined the library of…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Federal court finds prosecutor violated blogger's civil rights
A Colorado prosecutor violated a student blogger’s constitutional rights when she approved a search warrant of his mother's home over…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Fla. gov. signs law denying access to records of killings
Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Thursday that exempts any photographs, video or audio recordings that depict or record…Categorized in Freedom of information