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Journalist receives government records after 7 years
The editor of a mining industry newsletter received additional government records Monday regarding the investigation into one of the worst…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Washington makes certain petition signers' names public
Information regarding the signers of initiative petitions in Washington were made public Sept. 30 in response to a state superior…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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President signs bill revoking controversial SEC FOIA exemption
U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law Monday a bill revoking a Freedom of Information Act exemption for a broad…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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High court weighs privacy and offensive speech rights
The U.S. Supreme Court explored the constitutional limits of offensive speech Wednesday during oral arguments regarding a highly-charged controversy that…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Idaho judge seals case in teacher sex-abuse scandal
An Idaho district court granted a county prosecutor’s request to seal court documents and proceedings from the public last month…Categorized in Court access -
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Federal judge upholds reporter's privilege in medical marijuana case
A federal judge quashed a criminal defense lawyer’s subpoena of a reporter last month, ruling that it violated the reporter’s…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Report finds little FOIA improvement under Obama
Despite pledges to bring a new level of transparency to the federal government, the Obama administration has not shown a…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Court blocks access to Fannie-Freddie political donations
A federal district court judge Thursday denied Judicial Watch access to records of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's political contributions.…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Court allows libel suit to proceed without proof of damages
A New Jersey appellate court ruled Monday that a man involved in a defamation suit regarding online child sexual abuse…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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California law allows parents to seal child autopsy reports
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Monday that allows legal guardians of murdered children to request that autopsy reports and…Categorized in Freedom of information