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Journalism Law

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






2. 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.






3. Incidental use of someone's image cold be an invasion of privacy or defamation.






4. In the case where a party challenges the underlying facts that support a trial court's decision - the appellate court must defer to the trial court's view of the facts.






5. The right of an individual to a speedy trial by an impartial jury - to be informed of the changes against them - to confront witnesses - the right to have compulsory proceedings to obtain witnesses in their favor - and the right to have assistance of






6. NYT actual malice standard does not extend to private figures. However - it's up to the states to determine what a private figure is - and there's a new standard that says you have to prove harm and damages.






7. Damages presumed - Falsely accusing someone of a crime - Statements concerning race or political belief - Damaging someone in their business - Ex. calling brain surgeon 'butterfingers'






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






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






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






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






12. Permission given by SCOTUS to allow a case to be appealed






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






14. No guarantee of immunity for media ride alongs.






15. A form of qualified privilege which gives the media the right to publish articles as long as opinions are based on relevent facts. These aretiles include opinion - columns - editorials - book reviews - movie reviews - etc.






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






17. The OMA does not allow public bodies to bypass the law by closing meetings or doing round robin phone calls. universities are not exempt from FOIA in cases of public records.






18. Friend of the court.






19. 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.






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






21. Guarantees people the right to be secure in their homes and property against unreasonable searches and seizures. Also protects against the issuance of a warrant without probable cause.






22. 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.






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






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






25. If you obtain material from a third party illegally - media are still protected and can publish.






26. Journalists and citizens must first obey court orders first before seeking appeal - even if they believe the order is unconstitutional






27. 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.






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






29. For presidential searches - MI supreme court ruled universities are 4th arm of government - and must conduct search in public.






30. 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.






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






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






33. For the purpose of defamation - a person who does not have regular - continuing access to the media - or on matters of public controversy. These individuals have a lesser burden of proof under most state libel laws.






34. 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






35. Even though university foundations are privately incorporated - they might be subject to comply with FOIA and OMA if the majority of funding comes from the university.






36. 3rd party has no obligation to notify media when there's been a government subpoena of phone records. Also includes any form of electronic communication.






37. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






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






39. Private members of society are not required by the First Amendment to meet the 'actual malice' standard in order to recover damage.

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






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






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






43. The power of authority of a particular court to hear and adjudicate matters in dispute






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






45. Reporters have no greater rights than any other citizen - there is no reporter shield from grand jury testifying. If you're attempting to harass - then reporters are protected and do not have to testify.






46. No absolute right of access to members of the media. Can be restricted within reason.






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






48. Judge has an absolute duty to ensure fair trial rights. Judge must be able to control what's going on in the courtroom.






49. There is liability even if the news organization reports both sides - if the sources are not credible.






50. The speech and debate clause only covers members of congress within the halls of congress - not outside of it. I.E. press releases - speeches - etc.