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Judge dismisses New York Times libel lawsuit
NEWS MEDIA UPDATE · FOURTH CIRCUIT · Libel · Jan. 16, 2007Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Reporters’ Shield Bill Filed in Massachusetts Legislature
· Story link Reporters’ Shield bills have been filed in both the Massachusetts House and Senate by Rep. Alice H.…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Bill Would Add Penalties to Massachusetts Open Meetings Law
· Story link A bill to strengthen the Massachusetts open meetings laws by providing fines for any official violating the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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A Case Study on the Perils of Government Secrecy
· Story link The police shooting of a 13-year-old and the subsequent decision of the Los Angeles Police Department Board…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Vermont Finds No Remedy When Boards Illegally Close Their Doors
· Story link Open government advocates fear that a recent Vermont court ruling finding that a local school board illegally…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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LA Police, Not Courts, Holding Their Own Search Warrant Affidavits
· Story link The Superior Courts in Los Angeles and Orange counties have for years allowed police to keep the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Whistleblower Protection Act Is Reintroduced
· Story link A bill to strengthen the Whistleblower Protection Act has been introduced by Senator Daniel Akaka, D-HI. The…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Media loses bid for audio recordings in Libby trial
NEWS MEDIA UPDATE · WASHINGTON, D.C. · Secret Courts · Jan. 11, 2007Categorized in Court access -
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Courts can rely on persuasive attorney general opinions
NEWS MEDIA UPDATE · NORTH DAKOTA · Freedom of Information · Jan. 11, 2007Categorized in Freedom of information