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Winter 2009, Volume 14, Number 2
Top Story:
Obama Promises More Government Openness; Skeptics Demand Immediate Results
Journalist Subpoenas and Shield Laws
Ashenfelter Pleads the Fifth in Ongoing Effort to Protect Confidential Sources
Nevada Shield Law Upheld; Reporter Does Not Have to Testify
Shield Law Bills Introduced Again in U.S. House and Senate
FOIA and Access
2nd Circuit: Detainee Identities Can Be Kept Secret under FOIA
Minnesota High Court Approves Cameras-in-Court Pilot Program
Courts Continue to Deal with Bush Records Policies, E-mails
FERPA Expanded; Critics Call New Rules ‘Irrational’
Government Wiretaps
Former NSA Analyst Says Wiretap Program Included Journalists
International
Accused Politkovskaya Conspirators Acquitted
Iraq Remains the Deadliest Nation for Journalists
Media Locked Out of Gaza Conflict
Digital Media
Subpoenas Seek to Identify Anonymous Web Site Commenters and Viewers
Federal Judge Recognizes AP’s ‘Hot News’ Claim in Suit over Online Use of Content
Judge Allows Live Webcast of Copyright Trial; RIAA Appeals
Copyright
AP Alleges Copyright Infringement over Iconic Obama Image
Music Industry to Abandon Mass Copyright Lawsuits
Update: Blogger Pleads Guilty for Leaking Guns N’ Roses Songs
Libel
1st Circuit Rules Truth Not Always a Defense to Libel
New Jersey Court Ruling Casts Doubt on ‘Fair Report Privilege’
Libel Tourism Bills Introduced in U.S. House and Senate
Criminal Libel Charges in Colorado, Wisconsin
Student Media
New California Law to Protect School Journalism Advisers
High School Editors Face off with Principals
Media Ethics
Defense Department Finds ‘No Wrongdoing’ in TV Analysts’ Pentagon Ties
Pentagon Criticized for Mixing PR and Propaganda
Lobbyist Settles with New York Times over McCain Story
Citing Impartiality, BBC Refuses to Air Gaza Aid Appeal
Human Rights Advocates and Media Critics Question NBC News’ Rwandan War Criminals Investigation
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