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Holder expresses support for federal shield bill amendments adding judicial role to notice process
The Department of Justice is backing a bipartisan effort to turn parts of the department's report on news media policies…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Senators modify media shield bill to include Attorney General's changes to Justice policy
A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced an amendment to the federal shield bill in an effort to cement…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Attorney General Holder's report to President adopts stronger protection for news media
Attorney General Eric Holder today submitted a 7-page report to President Obama listing recommendations for revisions to guidelines on subpoenas…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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AP chief points to chilling effect after Justice investigation
News of the Department of Justice’s seizure of Associated Press telephone records has already harmed journalism by making sources more…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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New York judge rules reporter's personal observations are protected
A U.S. District Court judge in New York ruled that a New York Times reporter cannot be forced to testify…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Fox News journalist argues for New York shield law protection in Holmes trial
A Fox News reporter is awaiting a judicial panel's decision on whether a New York judge was correct to issue…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Court of Appeals says Boston College must release 11 confidential interviews with former IRA members
Boston College must turn over 11 confidential interviews with former Irish Republican Army members for an investigation of a 40-year-old…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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New York trial court quashes subpoena against Wall Street Journal for reporter's notes, phone records
A New York trial court ruled that The Wall Street Journal does not have to turn over years' worth of…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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In re Holmes v. Winter (N.Y.Ct.App.)
Fox News reporter Jana Winter is appealing a decision by a New York judge to enforce a subpoena from a…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Hawaii shield law will expire after lawmakers unable to reconcile competing bills
Just five years after passing its groundbreaking media shield law, Hawaii lawmakers have effectively killed any hopes of adopting a…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials