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Media rights advocates object to Utah court rule revision on video-recording of cases
Utah’s court system began allowing TV cameras, smartphones and laptops into public court proceedings last year, but officials revised that…
June 17, 2014
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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…
April 16, 2013
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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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…
February 5, 2013
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New Jersey Supreme Court limits libel damages, distinguishes online speech
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a defamation suit over online accusations of child sexual abuse could still…
May 17, 2012
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Libel and Privacy
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Report outlines impact of online media growth on press freedom
As newspaper circulations drop and nightly news broadcasts garner fewer viewers, more people are getting their news online -- a…
February 9, 2010
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Blogger denied news media status in records request
The transportation authority that runs Washington D.C.’s subway and bus system is denying that bloggers are members of the news…
January 5, 2009
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