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Kesha and Dr. Luke reach settlement in decade-long defamation lawsuit
The settlement came after a court ruled that Dr. Luke is a public figure, agreeing with arguments made by RCFP.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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Judge orders Denver Public Schools to release recording of unlawful secret meeting
News outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued DPS in April to access the recording of the closed meeting.Categorized in Education
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Efforts to criminalize ‘encroachment’ on police encroach on First Amendment rights
The law makes it a crime to stand within 25 feet of an officer after being told to stop approaching.Categorized in First Amendment
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RCFP: City of Philadelphia must reform public records practices
Update: On July 21, 2023, the Philadelphia Law Department responded to the Reporters Committee's letter, writing that the city "shares…Categorized in Freedom of information -
Everything you need to know about ‘actual malice’
RCFP explains what actual malice really means, how the legal standard benefits journalists and the public, and more.Categorized in First Amendment
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New Hampshire defamation discovery dispute threatens source confidentiality protections
A judge's unusual decision in a defamation case may have chilling effects on journalists in New Hampshire.Categorized in First Amendment
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Reporters Committee statement on findings of Justice Department investigation into Minneapolis Police Department
The Justice Department found that the Minneapolis Police Department "violates people's First Amendment rights."Categorized in First Amendment
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Perrusquia v. The City of Memphis
Case Number: CH-23-0772 Court: Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis Client: Marc Perrusquia…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Mullinix v. The City of Crossville
Case Number: 2023 CH 2388 Court: Chancery Court of Cumberland County, Tennessee, for the Thirteenth Judicial District at Crossville Client:…Categorized in Freedom of information -
News outlets take fight for access to police certification database to Colorado Supreme Court
The Gazette and the Invisible Institute, represented by an RCFP attorney, seek data from an agency that licenses officers.Categorized in Freedom of information
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