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SCOTUSblog press-pass hearing raises questions about Senate credentialing process
The status of a popular U.S. Supreme Court website as a publication credentialed to cover the Senate rests on a…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Ninth Circuit: Bloggers, public have same defamation protections as 'institutional press' on matters of public concern
The Ninth Circuit ruled today in Obsidian Finance Group v. Cox that bloggers -- and other members of the public…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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New York appellate court allows blogger to remain anonymous, dismisses defamation claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a blogger may remain anonymous, thereby preventing a political candidate from bringing a…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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New Jersey blogger considered a journalist under state Shield Law
A New Jersey blogger qualifies for protection under the state’s shield law and does not have to reveal the names…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Lower court should have protected blogger's identity, Mich. appeals court rules
The identity of an anonymous blogger sued for defamation does not have to be disclosed, according to the Michigan Court…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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N.J. judge orders local blogger to defend journalist status
A New Jersey Superior Court judge recently ordered a blogger to defend her status as a journalist and explain why…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Businessman can pursue defamation suit without showing proof of monetary loss, N.Y. appeals court rules
A man accused of throwing a severed horse head in a local politician's pool does not have to prove monetary…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Calif. appellate court affirms dismissal of libel suit against Gawker under state's anti-SLAPP law
A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a libel suit brought by the head of a small startup tech…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Judge orders blogger to take down information about woman accused in hit-and-run case
A Massachusetts district judge ordered a blogger to remove from his website all references to a woman who faced criminal…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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New Jersey judge rejects blogger's newest assertion of statutory privilege
A New Jersey judge ruled once again that a blogger is not protected under the state's shield law, rejecting her…Categorized in Newsgathering