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Rolling Stone wins anti-SLAPP decision in misappropriation suit
A California appellate court yesterday found that a lawsuit by "indie" rock musicians against Rolling Stone over a feature article…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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North Carolina newspaper editor vows to fight subpoena
A North Carolina newspaper editor will fight a subpoena for his notes and testimony in an obstruction of justice case…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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State high court suspends prior restraint on news coverage
The Ohio Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a judge's order that would have barred journalists from reporting on a public…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Kentucky Senate to consider transparency bill
A Kentucky Senate committee unanimously approved on Wednesday a bill that would require all government agencies -- including public colleges…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Appeals court says 'private' work e-mail not public records
A Michigan appeals court ruled yesterday that the state's Freedom of Information Act does not apply to so-called "personal" e-mail…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Federal court records, proceedings sealed in alleged terrorism plot
A terrorism suspect was arrested, arraigned and indicted on a felony charge but the proceedings were closed and the sealed…Categorized in Court access -
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Proposed Wisconsin bill would restrict access to court records
A state representative in Wisconsin has proposed legislation that would severely restrict online access to court records, the Milwaukee Journal…Categorized in Court access -
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Newspaper asks state high court to overturn prior restraint
The Toledo Blade has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to overturn a judge's order barring journalists from reporting on a…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Pennsylvania city sues public records office, newspaper
A Pennsylvania city is suing its newspaper, a reporter at the newspaper and the state public records office that granted…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Proposed bill would extend public records law to private prisons
Proposed legislation that would apply existing public records laws to all prisons housing federal inmates was discussed during a congressional…Categorized in Freedom of information