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New report on CUI makes recommendations for Obama
OMB Watch, a non-profit government watchdog group, released a report and recommendations this week on so-called secrecy labels for government…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Supreme Court asked to review secret jury selection
A Georgia man yesterday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit his conviction for drug trafficking on the grounds that…Categorized in Court access -
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Anonymous commenters protected by Texas shield law
A Texas judge ruled last month that the identities of anonymous commenters on a newspaper's Web site were protected by…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Virginia high court moves to seal juror information
The Virginia Supreme Court has proposed a rule to tighten access to juror information in all criminal trials, expanding on…Categorized in Court access -
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Marine acquitted without reporter's testimony
Despite a court order, a San Diego reporter has managed to avoid testifying in the court martial of a Marine…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Blogger not covered by New Jersey shield law, court says
A New Jersey judge ruled last week that a blogger does not qualify for protection under the state's shield law.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Court upholds dismissal of libel claims in Hawaii case
A state appellate court in Hawaii has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a suspected serial killer against…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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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 -
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Hawaiian filmmaker looks to invoke reporter's privilege
A documentary filmmaker in Hawaii who has covered native burial practices might be the first person to assert the state's…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Louisville newspaper sues over anti-litter ordinance
The Louisville Courier-Journal is suing the Louisville city government over an anti-litter ordinance the paper says violates its constitutional rights.Categorized in Newsgathering