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Police reality show doesn't violate Ill. publicity statute
A police reality show is protected under the First Amendment because airing an arrest is a matter of public concern,…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Ind. media ordered to reveal idenities of website posters
A Marion County, Ind., court ruled that news outlets can be ordered to disclose identifying information about those who post…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Survey: Open government may benefit quality of life
A study published this week found a potential link between government transparency and the well-being of residents. Citizens who believe…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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First Amendent prevails over family's privacy at funeral
The U.S. Constitution protects angry, anti-gay protests at the funerals of fallen soldiers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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U.S. Supreme Court: Corporations have no personal privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the concept of corporate personal privacy in its decision today in FCC v. AT&T, Inc.…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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N.C. media challenge court restrictions on murder trial
A coalition of media groups challenged restrictions on media coverage in an upcoming murder trial in North Carolina Superior Court.…Categorized in Court access -
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Border searches of journalists raise First Amendment issues
Federal officials recently detained another journalist and photocopied the contents of his laptop computer and other electronic devices as he…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Mass. court: info about those injured at work not public
Lists of names and addresses of employees injured on the job, as reported to the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents,…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Center releases pocket guide for sealed courts
Federal judges who decide whether or not to seal a court case can turn to a Federal Judicial Center pocket…Categorized in Court access -
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U.S. Marshals Service explains mug shot release
The U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday released mug shot photographs of the man accused of killing six and injuring 13…Categorized in Freedom of information