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Ohio bar association asks state Supreme Court to hold reporter in contempt
The Ohio Supreme Court is set to decide whether a reporter will be forced to testify in a lawyer’s disciplinary…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Bill to strengthen Colorado shield law fails in committee
A bill that would have strengthened the Colorado shield law did not garner sufficient votes in the state's Senate Judiciary…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Colorado considers bill to bolster reporter shield law
The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee considered a bill Wednesday that would strengthen the Colorado reporter shield law. Colorado Sen. Bernie…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Court rejects James Risen request for rehearing
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit declined a request for rehearing by New York Times reporter James…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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California expands journalist shield law, requires third-party subpoena notification
In response to the recent controversy about The Associated Press phone records subpoena, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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'Central Park Five' filmmakers not required to turn over outtakes
A federal district court judge agreed with a magistrate judge Monday that documentary filmmakers will not have to hand over…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Court orders BBC to hand over unaired documentary footage
A federal district court on Thursday ordered the BBC to turn over unseen footage from a 2003 documentary on Yasser…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Illinois reporter found in contempt of court for not revealing sources
An Illinois judge found a Patch.com reporter in contempt of court today for not revealing his confidential sources for a…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Senate Judiciary Committee passes a reporter's shield bill
A federal shield bill that would give reporters a qualified privilege from being forced to disclose confidential sources or information…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Senate Judiciary Committee amends shield bill to strengthen protections, but defers final vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee strengthened the proposed federal shield law today by incorporating some of the Justice Department's recommendations on…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials