SEC Will Write Guidelines on Reporter Subpoenas
· Story link The Securities and Exchange Commission, after withdrawing subpoenas to two reporters, , said it would quickly write…
The Securities and Exchange Commission, after withdrawing subpoenas to two reporters, , said it would quickly write a policy that sets guidelines on when it might be appropriate to subpoena a journalist. Chairman Christopher Cox said it would make clear subpoenas should be issued only after “other avenues are first exhausted.” 3/3/06)