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A Reporter’s Guide to Pre-Publication Review
Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns.
October 9, 2024
By
Katie Townsend
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Libel and Privacy
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Sapulpa v. Gannett
The Oklahoma Supreme Court should reverse a judgment that endangers the media’s ability to report on matters of public concern.
September 23, 2024
By
Chris Young
Categorized in
Libel and Privacy
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TV Azteca v. Trevi
Court: Texas Supreme Court Date Filed: June 7, 2024 Background: In 2009, Mexican pop singer Gloria Trevi and her family…
June 12, 2024
By
lserino
Categorized in
Libel and Privacy
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For second straight year, Florida lawmakers consider bills targeting defamation law
Several provisions in the Florida bills would collide with the First Amendment.
February 28, 2024
By
Emily Hockett
and
Joe Wolf
Categorized in
Libel and Privacy
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Florio v. Gallaudet University
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Date Filed: Nov. 3, 2023 Update: On Nov. 7,…
November 15, 2023
By
Chris Young
Categorized in
Libel and Privacy
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Everything you need to know about ‘actual malice’
RCFP explains what actual malice really means, how the legal standard benefits journalists and the public, and more.
June 20, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
and
Chris Young
Categorized in
First Amendment
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New Hampshire defamation discovery dispute threatens source confidentiality protections
A judge's unusual decision in a defamation case may have chilling effects on journalists in New Hampshire.
June 20, 2023
By
Bre de Vera
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Trump tried to use fair report privilege to dismiss E. Jean Carroll defamation claim
"[T]his is another instance of Trump using the law as a sword and shield," writes RCFP's Gabe Rottman.
May 15, 2023
By
Gabe Rottman
Categorized in
Libel and Privacy
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New obstacles for Florida defamation bills
The proposals are receiving strong pushback from conservative politicians and media outlets.
April 17, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
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Libel and Privacy
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How a politically motivated tax charge led to New York Times v. Sullivan
Gabe Rottman tells the human story behind the landmark Supreme Court decision that strengthened protections for the news media.
March 20, 2023
By
Gabe Rottman
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Libel and Privacy
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