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Federal shield law introduced in House once more
In the latest step in a seven-year effort to pass a federal shield law, Republican Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee exec director warns of chilling effect as government tracks reporters' sources without subpoenas
Federal subpoenas of reporters could wane as the administration finds other ways to track down their confidential sources, writes Reporters…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Student journalists' email must be turned over to state
An Illinois judge ruled earlier this week that while the state's shield law covers student journalists, more than 500 email…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee joined by 46 news organizations in bid to quash subpoena
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 46 media organizations, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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N.J. shield law not limited to professional journalists
A New Jersey Supreme Court decision announced Tuesday should make it easier for individuals associated with online publications and traditional…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee launches new Digital Journalist's Legal Guide
An interactive reference to the myriad legal issues specifically facing reporters who are working online has joined the library of…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Separate look at each charge needed to overcome privilege
A West Virginia trial judge erred when she ordered a newspaper to reveal the identities of anonymous sources and documents…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Hawaii Senate committee approves shield law extension
The Hawaii Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee unanimously voted on Thursday to pass a two-year extension of the state shield…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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West Virginia acting governor signs reporter shield law
West Virginia earlier this week became the 40th state, along with the District of Columbia, to provide statutory protection for…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials