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9th Circuit: Provisions of California’s content-moderation law violate First Amendment
RCFP had urged the court to rule in X Corp. v. Bonta that core provisions of the law were unconstitutional.Categorized in First Amendment
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Spotlight PA investigation reveals ‘deficiencies’ in cannabis oversight, lawmakers say
An RCFP attorney helped Spotlight PA obtain records that show how a Pennsylvania agency oversees its medical marijuana program.By Emily VespaCategorized in Freedom of Information
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Tech journalist, represented by RCFP attorneys, forces disclosure of X Corp.’s investors
RCFP attorneys represented journalist Jacob Silverman in his successful effort to unseal a list of X Corp.’s shareholders.Categorized in Court Access
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9th Circuit: Key provision in California online safety law violates First Amendment
The court agreed with RCFP’s argument that the law imposes unconstitutional content-based restrictions on news publishers.Categorized in First Amendment
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New FARA prosecution sweeps in op-ed writing
RCFP's Gabe Rottman explores the recent indictment of Sue Mi Terry on violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security
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KNKX youth soccer investigation, supported by ProJourn, prompts coaching suspensions
ProJourn connected KNKX with a team of attorneys from Microsoft and Davis Wright Tremaine who vetted the investigation.Categorized in Pre-Publication Review
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Entropic Communications v. Charter Communications
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Date Filed: Aug. 9, 2024 Background: In March 2024, the Electronic…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
Two big takeaways from the Marion County Record raid investigation
The report affirms the importance of a “subpoena-first” approach when journalists are themselves suspected of a crime.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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Another 19th Century media leak case
RCFP's Gabe Rottman takes a look at a particularly interesting congressional leak hunt from 1812.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Newsgathering
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Reporters Committee statement on the release of Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza
“We look forward to once again reading and hearing the stories that each of these journalists bring to light."Categorized in Announcements
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Reporter’s Recording Guide
The Reporter's Recording Guide provides a summary of each state's laws governing the recording of phone calls and in-person conversations and how those laws affect newsgathering. Because…By Jenn Topper
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Anti-SLAPP Legal Guide
Anti-SLAPP laws provide defendants a way to quickly dismiss meritless lawsuits — known as SLAPPs or strategic lawsuits against public…By RCFP
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Reporter’s Privilege Compendium
The Reporter's Privilege is a complete compendium of information on the reporter's privilege — the right not to be compelled to…
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Open Government Guide
The Open Government Guide is a complete compendium of information on every state's open records and open meetings laws. Each state's…
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Open Courts Compendium
The Open Courts Compendium is a general guide to court access issues, with specific additional information for each state and…
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