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Lawyer who released texts to paper faces possible contempt
An attorney who opposes an Ohio city prosecutor accused of racial discrimination is facing possible contempt charges after he released…Categorized in Court access -
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Utah governor likely to sign repeal of new records law
The fight surrounding an amendment to Utah’s open government law ended Friday when the state legislature passed a bill that…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee joins outrage over enactment of Utah records law
Despite petitions, rallies, letters, phone calls, social media campaigns, media editorials and personal outreach asking him not to do it,…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Utah governor signs controversial FOIA bill
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law Tuesday night a bill that amends the state's open records law to allow…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Utah governor urged by Reporters Committee to veto bill curbing transparency
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert to veto legislation that if…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Justices say government employers can audit employee texts
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a police department had the authority to search an officer's text messages…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Justices consider 'personal' texts sent on government devices
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday about whether government employers violated employees’ privacy rights by reading personal text…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Supreme Court to decide whether text messages are private
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear a case about whether employee text messages sent on employer-issued phones are…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Colorado police department denies request for electronic messages
A local Colorado police department has refused a television station's request for instant messages exchanged between officers, saying they do…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Tweeting from the jury box soon to be banned in Michigan
Starting in September, Michigan jurors will no longer be allowed to send text messages, "tweet" or engage in other forms…Categorized in Content restrictions