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Laughlin v. The Erie Reader
Case Number: 11950-22 Court: Erie County Court of Common Pleas Clients: Erie Reader, Jim Wertz Answer to Complaint Filed: Oct.…
October 24, 2022
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When the Espionage Act was used directly against the press
A long-form clarification for last week’s post on the Espionage Act
October 24, 2022
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Bill to conceal judges’ personal information raises First Amendment concerns
However well-intentioned, legislation to prevent the disclosure of federal judges’ personal information could also impede accountability reporting.
October 20, 2022
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12 years later, recordings of California same-sex marriage trial are finally public
RCFP attorneys have supported KQED’s years-long battle to unseal recordings of the historic same-sex marriage trial.
October 19, 2022
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RCFP suggests revisions to federal agency’s proposed FOIA rules
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging a federal agency responsible for advising the president on intellectual…
October 18, 2022
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A century of repression?
RCFP's Gabe Rottman takes a look at a new book that explores the Espionage Act of 1917 and press freedom.
October 17, 2022
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County clerk’s office in Pennsylvania agrees to improve access to criminal court records
RCFP attorneys helped five newsrooms settle a lawsuit challenging how the York County Clerk of Courts handled access to records.
October 14, 2022
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At the Supreme Court, the makings of a historic term for internet law
The Supreme Court justices added to their docket their first opportunity to interpret Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
October 11, 2022
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Doe v. Volokh
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 19, 2022 Update: On Aug. 16, 2023, the…
October 3, 2022
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A big week for press freedom in Congress
The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation.
October 3, 2022
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