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Arizona bill targeting ‘swatting’ could raise First Amendment concerns
The bill could raise concerns for public interest news reporting and free speech more broadly, but there's an easy fix.
February 5, 2024
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Emily Hockett
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State of Maryland v. Holland
Case Number: C-16-CR-23-001720 Court: Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland Clients: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, the…
January 30, 2024
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Bryen v. Ponca City
Case Number: CV-2024-14 Court: District Court in and for Kay County, Oklahoma Clients: Oklahoma Watch, Whitney Bryen Lawsuit Filed: Jan.…
January 29, 2024
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In Texas, a disastrous ruling for journalists’ rights
The ruling concerned qualified immunity for police officers in Laredo, Texas.
January 29, 2024
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Grayson Clary
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Central Maine Power Company v. Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Maine Date Filed: Jan. 22, 2024 Background: In November 2023, voters in…
January 26, 2024
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House passes PRESS Act
The PRESS Act is the strongest federal shield legislation proposed to date.
January 22, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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Netflix v. Barina
Court: Texas Supreme Court Date Filed: Jan. 16, 2024 Background: In 2021, Tonya Barina filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix…
January 19, 2024
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Couloumbis v. Senate of Pennsylvania
Case Number: 1071 CD 2023 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Client: Angela Couloumbis Entry of Appearance Filed: Jan. 15, 2024…
January 18, 2024
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Why is it so hard to access court filings?
A new Supreme Court feature allows anyone to subscribe for email docket alerts.
January 16, 2024
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Emily Hockett
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Nebraska Journalism Trust v. Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Court: Nebraska Supreme Court Date Filed: Jan. 5, 2024 Background: In April 2022, Flatwater Free Press reporter Yanqi Xu submitted…
January 10, 2024
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