Secrecy
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Intelligence agencies defend new review policy
Under increasing public scrutiny over a new pre-publication review policy, the Office of the Director National Intelligence released a statement… -
Records in corporate challenge to government product-safety database must be open
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit instructed a Maryland district court yesterday to… -
Judge unseals transcripts in Hawaii murder trial
The Hawaii judge who closed the courtroom multiple times during the last day of a high-profile murder trial has unsealed… -
Wisconsin judge orders emails, other documents of former Walker aide released
The Wisconsin First District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that previously sealed documents from the secret investigation and conviction of… -
Colorado court denies attempt to restrict access to court records in James Holmes murder case
The District Court in Arapahoe County, Colo. has denied an attempt by defense lawyers to restrict access to court records… -
Secret surveillance court's ruling paves the way for public disclosure of Yahoo's 2008 fight against PRISM
An order Monday from the United States’ secret surveillance court has brought several documents a step closer to being made… -
Judge cites First Amendment as reason for keeping files in coach's child pornography case sealed
A Minnesota trial judge Friday denied a media effort to unseal investigative materials in the case of a former college… -
Military appeals court rejects bid for access to Manning documents, setting uncertain precedent for journalists
A military appeals court denied a group of journalists’ attempt to access court filings and decisions in the court-martial of… -
Mich. judge's request for sealing order in controversial suit against him denied
A Michigan family court judge yesterday denied a motion to seal records in a high-profile civil lawsuit without hearing arguments… -
Appeals Court bars First Amendment nonprofit from intervening in Apple-Samsung case
A federal appeals court earlier this week temporarily resealed exhibits and evidence in a legal battle over smart phones and…