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Judge: FBI failed to follow news media guidelines during Bryan Carmody raid
“[T]he specter of government misconduct looms over the entire Carmody matter,” the judge wrote.
November 15, 2021
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In re Search Warrant dated November 5, 2021
Case Number: 21 MAG 10685 Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Client: Reporters Committee for…
November 15, 2021
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Spyware vendors face growing backlash, legal setbacks
A recent Ninth Circuit decision dealt a blow to spyware firms’ efforts to avoid accountability in U.S. courts.
November 15, 2021
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Planet Aid, Inc. v. Reveal
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Date Filed: Nov. 3, 2021 Update: On Aug. 11, 2022, the U.S.…
November 10, 2021
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VIP Pet Grooming Studio, Inc. v. Sproule
Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division — Second Department Date Filed: Oct. 25, 2021 Background:…
November 8, 2021
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Infrastructure bill seeks to withhold new categories of records from the public
The infrastructure bill includes new exemptions to FOIA, including technology-related exemptions.
November 8, 2021
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City of The Dalles v. Rogoway
Case Number: 21CV42306 Court: Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Wasco Clients: Mike Rogoway and…
November 5, 2021
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Faced with subpoena, local journalist turns to RCFP’s free legal hotline for help
“You can’t beat the response time, the knowledge, the advice, the willingness to take this on.”
November 5, 2021
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People v. Cichuniec, People v. Cooper
Case Numbers: 2021CR2806, 2021CR2800 Court: District Court, Adams County, Colorado Clients: KDVR Fox31 Nexstar Media Group, Inc., KUSA 9News, KMGH…
November 3, 2021
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‘Actual malice’ and internet speech
The rise of “internet speech” is at the heart of a libel case SCOTUS is considering whether to hear.
November 1, 2021
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