Media Insider: EU Bans Russian News Outlets, Palin Seeks New Trial Against NYT
In this week’s media news roundup, some 100 G/O Media journalists walked out after talks for a new contract broke down.
Tagged: media law
Media Law: Ignorance is not a Defense to a Libel Lawsuit & Other Basics
Libel laws could “Trump” First Amendment protections for reporters if he with the eponymous campaign wins the White House. Earlier this year, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines when he said he would...
Online Tool Helps Reporters Navigate FOIA Without an Attorney
Reporters who submit open records requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) do not necessarily need an attorney to file an appeal with an agency that rejects the journalist’s application. iFoia.org is a...
Breaking Down Media Law & Ethics in the Age of Online Publishing
When a mistake gets into a story, news agencies typically move quickly to correct the record. Attorneys may join the conversation if a grievance reaches a particular level – libel (the story carries false...
