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Ken Burns team fights for shield law protection over Central Park jogger suit subpoena
Documentary filmmakers are fighting a subpoena that would require them to hand over outtakes and notes, claiming that they are…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Controversial website not protected under press exemption to Maine campaign finance law
A federal court Sunday upheld a fine against a campaign consultant who anonymously produced a controversial political website that violated…Categorized in Policy -
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Judge dismisses libel suit against Spitzer, Slate
A New York federal judge said in a strong and firm opinion released this week that an article written by…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Maine newspapers object to 'exceedingly broad' protective order
Two Maine newspapers filed an objection Friday to a proposed protective order in a prostitution case that would prevent the…Categorized in Court access -
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Pa. newspapers seek full access to execution
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections’ protocol for executions violates the First Amendment-based right of public access to judicial proceedings, two…Categorized in Court access -
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Court: Criminal sanctions in Texas open meetings law do not violate First Amendment
A Texas law that permits the imposition of criminal sanctions against elected officials who meet in secret does not violate…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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New Jersey appeals court reinstates filmmaker's civil rights suit against Trenton police
A New Jersey state appeals court has reinstated a civil right lawsuit filed by a documentary filmmaker who claimed that…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Appeals Court bars First Amendment nonprofit from intervening in Apple-Samsung case
A federal appeals court earlier this week temporarily resealed exhibits and evidence in a legal battle over smart phones and…Categorized in Court access -
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Federal judges weigh public access to visitor logs, protection of sensitive presidential information
Federal appellate court judges Tuesday voiced their concerns that releasing White House visitor logs to an advocacy group could release…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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At least five journalists arrested during OWS protests
At least five journalists have been arrested in Manhattan while covering Occupy Wall Street protests marking the one-year anniversary of…Categorized in Newsgathering