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1. For purposes of divorce - there may be some elements of a public person's private life that make them a private figure.






2. (privacy) Ex. Beyonce has a thing of Ocean Spray orange juice. Ocean Spray uses the photo as a marketing campaign. Beyonce could go after them.

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






4. 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






5. The press has no greater constitutional right to access penal facilities than any member of the general public






6. Requires certain information held by various federal and state agencies to be made available to the public unless the information falls under one of the exemptions.






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






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






9. 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






10. Under FOIA - personell records may be released - subject to 'appropriate redactions.'






11. Limited decision. Closure of preliminary hearing is unconstitutional in California because they act as mini trials to ensure defendants right to a fair trial. Unique to that state however.






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






13. hearing where the judge decides whether or not there is sufficient evidence to prove a crime. In michigan - takes place in district court






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






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






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






17. Protects all 'persons' from deprivation of life - liberty or property without due process of law.






18. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






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






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






21. What is shot in public place is fine - but if there is intrusion on physical solitude it is not protected.






22. (Privacy)a. Very close to libel - If you're a public official/figure you have the actual malice rule - Portraying someone in a lie - Truth is a defense - Consent is a defense - Public newsworthy event is okay






23. Harm done which the law cannot remedy.






24. If the information is lawfully obtained - the defendant can't be held in contempt of court.






25. Qualified privilege allows newspapers to report on both sides of a story as long as the sources are qualified. Created doctrine of neutral reportage






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






27. MI Supreme Court ruled directory information of teachers cannot be disclosed. (home address and phone number)






28. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






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






30. (Privacy) Ex. Kim Kardashian's sex tape






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






32. Reconfirmed that you cannot censor news media and its coverage unless theirs a clear and present danger.






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






34. US Supreme court allows inquiry into a reporters state of mind when making decisions about what to include and what not to include.






35. Lowest court handles: Tickets - civil matter - Misdemeanor - Felonies






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






37. 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






38. Guarantees freedoms of speech - religion - press and assembly.






39. 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.






40. The declaration of a final judgment based on the evidence presented






41. An order issued by the court to prevent attorneys and witnesses from discussing the case outside the courtroom - or reporters from publishing information obtained during a court proceeding.






42. A judgment made by the court before or during a trial. This judgment is in repsonse to a motion by the plaintiff or defendant - who claims there is not enough evidence or there is no dispute that the information given is fact.






43. 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.






44. Innocent and negligent misstatement in a newspaper are protected under constitutional freedoms of speech and press.






45. A proper search warrant could be applied to a newspaper as well as to anyone else without necessarily violating the First Amendment rights to freedom of the press.






46. Publication - identification - defamation - harm and damages






47. Michigan court trials have to remain open. Parts can be closed - but never all of the trial. M.C.L.A 750.520k only applies to pre-trial hearings.






48. 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.






49. 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.






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






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