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Lento Law Group, P.C. v. Hendrickson
An appeals court should reject claims that New Jersey's new anti-SLAPP law is unfair to libel plaintiffs.
January 6, 2025
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Texas anti-SLAPP cases make up small percentage of state’s appellate workload
Contrary to what some critics of the law claim, anti-SLAPP cases are not clogging up Texas appeals courts.
December 31, 2024
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Police, Protesters, and the Press
This guide helps journalists understand their rights at protests and how to avoid arrest when reporting on these events.
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The Daily Pennsylvanian v. City of Philadelphia
The Daily Pennsylvanian is seeking to obtain a warrant related to a police search at an off-campus house.
December 19, 2024
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Chris Young
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Massachusetts Department of Children and Families v. Mother
A journalist is seeking records related to a juvenile care proceeding for a child who was murdered by her father.
December 19, 2024
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces federal anti-SLAPP legislation
The legislation would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits in federal court.
December 16, 2024
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RCFP’s 2024 year in review
RCFP is prepared for the press freedom fight ahead — just look at what we accomplished in 2024.
December 12, 2024
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RCFP: Trump Justice Department’s subpoenas for journalists’ records in 2020 raise First Amendment concerns
"It’s time for Congress to pass the PRESS Act," said RCFP Executive Director Bruce D. Brown.
December 10, 2024
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In re: Jonathan Luna
LNP Media Group is seeking to unseal the autopsy report related to the mysterious 2003 death of a federal prosecutor.
December 5, 2024
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United States v. Smith
Warrantless searches of electronic devices at the border violate the First and Fourth Amendments.
December 3, 2024
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