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Epic Games v. Apple
Case Number: 4:20-cv-05640 Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Motion Filed: April 16, 2021 Background: In…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
RCFP statement on pipeline company’s subpoenas against nonprofit news site, journalist
“These subpoenas are an attempt to intimidate journalists and silence their sources, and the court should immediately dismiss them.”Categorized in Announcements
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Justice Thomas suggests social media platforms qualify as ‘common carriers’
The justice's suggestion that social media platforms be regulated like utilities is particularly relevant to press freedom advocates.Categorized in First Amendment
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Media coalition urges New York Attorney Grievance Committee to make Rudy Giuliani’s disciplinary proceedings, records public
Giuliani’s disciplinary proceedings should be accessible given the substantial public interest in his role in challenging the 2020 election.Categorized in Court access
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Lepore v. United States
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Date Filed: April 12, 2021 Background: In December 2018, Jill Lepore,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Former intelligence contractor, charged under Espionage Act, changes plea to guilty
Daniel Hale was charged in May 2019 with leaking classified government documents about drone warfare to a reporter.Categorized in First Amendment
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Reporters Committee mourns the passing of media bar attorney Kurt Wimmer
“Kurt Wimmer was a treasured colleague and a cherished friend," said RCFP Executive Director Bruce D. BrownCategorized in Announcements
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Libertarians for Transparent Government v. Cumberland County
Court: Supreme Court of New Jersey Date Filed: April 2, 2021 Update: On March 7, 2022, the New Jersey Supreme…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Reporters Committee implements expanded New Child Leave Policy
The policy guarantees 18 weeks of paid leave for all parents, provides 24 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents.Categorized in Announcements
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A missed opportunity for the First Amendment right to record
The Tenth Circuit granted immunity to police officers who knew that interfering with the right to record violates the Constitution.Categorized in First Amendment
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