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Journalism Law

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1. Only in Massachusetts - you can close a preliminary hearing if the case is a sexual assault case.






2. Words that may be innocent on face - but facts make story damaging






3. To claim exemption for investigative records - they must show how disclosure would interfere with proceedings. The burden of proof is on the party claiming exemption.






4. The First Amendment protection for students does not require a public school to print speech when they can justify their decision by stating an educational purpose.






5. Set the standard in MI that negligence is needed to prove libel - as the legislature had not acted.






6. Reading of the charges against a person






7. No liability for publishing information that was lawfully obtained.






8. First Amendment protects media to report information from official records available in open court.






9. Plaintiffs are not entitled to an order unmasking an anonymous author when the statements in question cannot support a cause of action for defamation.






10. Institutes procedures to ensure every citizen has the right to access government documents - as well as the right to inspect and receive copies of records from state and local government bodies.






11. Recognized first amendment right of privacy for private figures against media.






12. If a publication accurately prints something from a false public record document - they cannot be sued for libel.






13. There is a first amendment right of access to the public to cover and attend trials.






14. In Michigan - booking photos are available to the public.






15. A decision of a court that is recognized as an authority in deciding cases which deal with similar or identical questions of law.






16. Truth is only a defense in privacy cases when it's in a case of _______






17. Newspapers do not have an equal time requirement like broadcast has.






18. Prevents ISPs from liability except on copyright.






19. In an invasion of privacy tort - an action that characterizes a person falsely. Often the person is misrepresented by quoting out of context - the careless use of photos or cutlines - or by using a picture from one story as a picture for another.






20. Federal if between two states (although try to get it back to states) - telecommunications - crossing state lines - anything violating state law






21. Opinion - privilege - fair comment - truth - constitutional defenses






22. If you knowingly run ads that advocate criminal activity - you can be held liable. Got off on the first case - but on the second case they should have known better.






23. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






24. The First Amendment protection for students does not require a public school to print speech when they can justify their decision by stating it is lewd - indecent or offensive - or have legitimate pedagogical concerns.






25. There is a First amendment right of access to trials

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26. A court order preventing a person or group from doing or continuing to do a specific act.






27. Motions for summary judgment is applicable if the publication is not private facts and is newsworthy.






28. Have to have an open meeting when interviewing candidates for a public position.






29. Written defamation which causes injury to another's reputation






30. Harm done which the law cannot remedy.






31. The First Amendment protects college students' freedom of expression - and the Hazelwood case should not be applied to college media.






32. Publication of private matters that violate ordinary decency - 2. Intrusion on physical solitude - 3. False light - 4. Appropriation of another's likeness for commercial profit - 5. Right to publicity






33. Money damages awarded to the injured party as compensation for a specific loss






34. For purposes of defamation - a person who has thrust themself into the spotlight and has the power to gain media publicity. these individuals must prove actual malice to prevail in a libel suit






35. A reporter has a qualified privilege to report on controversial matters of public interest using reputable sources.






36. The right to exploit one's name and likeness is personal to the artist and must be exercised - if at all - by him during his lifetime.' This resulted in a loss of inheriting personality rights in California.






37. Upon the request of the counsel or the victim - you can order that the names of the victim and actor and details of the alleged offense be suppressed until such time as the actor is arraigned - the charge is dismissed - or the case is otherwise concl






38. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






39. If a quote is altered - in order for a publication to be sued the plaintiff must prove the meaning portrayed in altered quote is dramatically different than the actual quote






40. Police have to disclose incident report records. Do have to keep submitting FOIAs.






41. In Michigan - there's an absolute right of public to be present during jury selection.






42. Statements of opinion that could be perceived as defamation need to be based on reliable evidence.






43. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






44. Broadcasters are immune from liability if political candidates defame someone while under section 315






45. A published article must be so inaccurate that it will have more of an effect on the reader than the literal truth would.






46. Friend of the court.






47. Michigan is in ____ district court in ____ -____






48. Published work of copyrighted material is a violation and isn't protected under Section 107 as 'fair use.'






49. Undercover efforts by news organizations could be prosecuted not for defamation - but possibly for things like breach of duty or loyalty.






50. School officials can prohibit students from displaying messages that promote illegal drug use.