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Court stays order to turn over juror's Facebook postings
The California Supreme Court on Monday granted a stay on a Sacramento trial court order requiring a juror to turn…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Judge withholds release of alleged Ariz. shooter mug shots
A U.S. District Court judge in Arizona issued a stay Friday to prevent the immediate disclosure of additional mug shots…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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National Sunshine Week kicks off March 13
About one month from now, journalists, civic groups, nonprofits, citizens and other interested parties from across the U.S. will work…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Court denies juror's request to keep Facebook post private
A California appellate court denied Thursday a request to overturn a Sacramento trial court order requiring a juror to consent…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Federal judge orders release of document metadata
For the first time, a federal court has ruled that metadata -- information related to the history, tracking or management…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Judge bans leaflets meant to influence jurors at courthouses
A Florida judge on Monday issued an order prohibiting the distribution of leaflets or pamphlets created to sway jurors outside…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Tennessee federal judge seals filings in painkiller case
A federal judge in Tennessee sealed court filings last week with little public explanation in a criminal case involving prescription…Categorized in Court access -
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Study: municipal clerks confused about records laws
Municipal clerks in New Jersey reported a lack of understanding of their legal obligations under the state Open Public Records…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Eleventh Circuit allows civil suit to proceed anonymously
Several women suing the creator of the "Girls Gone Wild" video series will be allowed to proceed anonymously in the…Categorized in Court access -
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First Amendment defense raised to dismiss espionage case
A defendant charged with espionage for allegedly leaking "national defense information" to a news reporter has moved to have his…Categorized in Prior restraint