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Oppositions filed against motion to seal Prop. 8 trial video
The debate over cameras in the courtroom continued in California recently, as a series of court papers were filed in…Categorized in Court access -
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Advisory committee recommendations can be withheld
A federal appeals panel on Friday held that recommendations issued by federal advisory committees can be withheld from the public…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Court: Pa. State Police must release moonlighting records
The Pennsylvania State Police must release records sought by the Associated Press about work its employees perform while off duty,…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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D.C. Cir. considers secrecy of material witness proceedings
When the government asks a judge to involuntarily place a trial witness in federal custody, should the government’s request --…Categorized in Court access -
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Prop. 8 supporters ask to seal trial video after partial release
Cameras in the courtroom continue to incite debate, with a motion filed this week concerning the use of recordings of…Categorized in Court access -
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Illinois bill would exempt gun permit records from FOIA
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday that would exempt the names of Firearm Owners Identification card…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Connecticut bill would recognize right to record police
Connecticut is considering a bill that would make any police officer "who interferes with a person taking a photographic or…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Hawaii Senate committee approves shield law extension
The Hawaii Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee unanimously voted on Thursday to pass a two-year extension of the state shield…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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West Virginia acting governor signs reporter shield law
West Virginia earlier this week became the 40th state, along with the District of Columbia, to provide statutory protection for…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Amended Arkansas shield law will protect more reporters
The Arkansas governor signed late last month an amendment to the state shield law that will protect television and Internet…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials