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Illinois judge orders Patch reporter to hand over documents identifying source in murder trial
An Illinois judge denied a Patch reporter protection under the state shield law and ordered him to reveal his confidential…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Appeals court rules Apple and Samsung can keep financial documents sealed
Confidential financial records involved in what has been dubbed “The Patent Trial of the Century” between Apple Inc. and Samsung…By RCFPCategorized in Court access -
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New York appeals court allows Colorado subpoena on Fox News reporter to stand
A Fox News reporter lost another round in her battle to keep her sources confidential regarding her exclusive story about…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Charges against arrested N.C. reporter dropped
The Wake County District Attorney's office has dropped misdemeanor charges against veteran Charlotte Observer reporter Tim Funk after arresting him…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Risen lawyers ask Justice Department to drop subpoena
The Department of Justice should take a cue from its own recommendations and drop its subpoena to reporter James Risen,…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Photographer who took photos of neighbors wins legal battle in New York Supreme Court
A New York City family had no basis to sue a photographer who surreptitiously captured images of his neighbors from…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Senate Judiciary Committee amends shield bill to strengthen protections, but defers final vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee strengthened the proposed federal shield law today by incorporating some of the Justice Department's recommendations on…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Holder expresses support for federal shield bill amendments adding judicial role to notice process
The Department of Justice is backing a bipartisan effort to turn parts of the department's report on news media policies…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Army Pfc. Bradley Manning acquitted of aiding the enemy; guilty of violating Espionage Act
A military judge on Monday acquitted Army Pfc. Bradley Manning of aiding the enemy – the most serious of charges…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Whistleblowers and journalists emphasize necessity of secure communication at National Press Club panel
New York Times journalist James Risen moderated a discussion at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday that…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials