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Federal shield law introduced in House once more
In the latest step in a seven-year effort to pass a federal shield law, Republican Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Boston paper's reports on its own libel suit not defamatory
Claims that the Boston Herald further defamed a famous musician in its coverage of his libel suit against the newspaper…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Strict eavesdropping law ruled unconstitutional in Illinois case
An Illinois judge ruled the state’s eavesdropping law unconstitutional as applied to a man who faced up to to 75…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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White House releases report on government transparency
The White House released a report today detailing efforts the Obama administration has made to government transparency. Watchdogs largely praised…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Risen files opposition to motion to expand his testimony
A New York Times reporter and an alleged CIA leaker fired back in court on Wednesday at the prosecution's request…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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First Amendment protects access to civil courts in S. Dak.
In a landmark ruling that grants the media and public a qualified First Amendment right of access to civil trials…Categorized in Court access -
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U.S. judges to colleagues: put fewer civil cases under seal
Too many civil lawsuits are closed off to the public, according to the policy-making body of the federal justice system,…Categorized in Court access -
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Journalists worried after second interference incident
Just weeks after the arrest of a freelance videographer by a Suffolk County police officer was recorded and posted on…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Redskins' Snyder drops lawsuit against D.C. newspaper
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has dropped his $2 million libel and defamation lawsuit against Washington City Paper, which would…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Student journalists' email must be turned over to state
An Illinois judge ruled earlier this week that while the state's shield law covers student journalists, more than 500 email…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials