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Judge opens custody records in Palin custody battle
An Alaska judge has unsealed the records in the custody dispute between Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston, the Anchorage Daily…Categorized in Court access -
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Travel writer subpoenaed after publishing TSA security directive
The author of a popular syndicated travel column was subpoenaed by the Department of Homeland Security after publishing a new…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Obama issues long-awaited declassification order
President Obama on Monday issued an anticipated declassification order and memorandum to agency heads that dictates no records can be…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Alabama newspaper askes for withheld 'personal' email
An Alabama newspaper is demanding copies of so-called personal e-mail messages sent by city officials that were withheld from a…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Ohio bill would prohibit broadcasting of 911 calls
Two Ohio state senators have proposed a bill that would prohibit the broadcasting of 911 telephone calls and levy a…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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In secret case, court rejects 'total and permanent' seal
The U.S. Court of Appeals in New York (2nd Cir.) last week rejected a request to permanently seal the entire…Categorized in Court access -
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Federal court in Virginia allows reporter to use laptop, cell phone
The Roanoke Times reports that the newspaper received special permission to use a netbook and cell phone to blog during…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Kansas journalist to fight subpoena for testimony, notes
The Kansas reporter who was ordered to testify and reveal confidential sources related to a murder investigation has decided to…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Justice Department moves to close Blackwater hearing
The Justice Department has asked a judge to close a Jan. 7 hearing in the prosecution of five security guards…Categorized in Court access -
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Western federal courts can now videotape some trials
The body that oversees 15 western federal trial courts announced a pilot program yesterday that will allow the videotaping of…Categorized in Content restrictions