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Amicus brief in support of Siobhan Reynolds’ and Pain Relief Network’s petition for writ of certiorari
Urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that would decide when those expressing their First Amendment rights may…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court access -
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Motion to Intervene in In Re Grand Jury Proceedings, U.S. Supreme Court No 10M38
Requesting that the US Supreme Court allow the Reporters Committee to intervene for the limited purpose of opposing the sealing…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court access -
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Supreme Court to hear FOIA case on corporate privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will hear a case regarding the scope of the privacy protections afforded under…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Snyder v. Phelps
Urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the principle that intrusion and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims should not…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Content restrictions -
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A summary of the media-law background of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan
Elena Kagan has worked on free-speech and free-press issues more than any recent high court nominee, but her writings tend…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Senate committee passes measures on cameras in courtrooms
The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed several measures allowing cameras in the courtroom, the Blog of Legal Times reports.Categorized in Content restrictions -
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High court denies broadcasters access to audio recordings
The U.S. Supreme Court's denial on Wednesday of broadcasters' requests to gain access to audio tapes in a case over…Categorized in Court access -
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Supreme Court will not hear Hustler's right-of-publicity appeal
The Supreme Court on Monday said a lawsuit filed against Hustler magazine by the family of a deceased professional wrestler…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Media groups urge high court to review publicity case
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Society for Professional Journalists have filed a friend-of-the-court brief on…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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LFP Publishing v. Toffoloni
Urging the U.S. Supreme Court to accept review of an 11th Cir. right-of-publicity case in which the court strictly defined…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Content restrictions