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Journalism Law

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






2. Reading of the charges against a person






3. The burden of proof imposed on public officials extends to anyone involved in a matter of public concern - regardless of whether they were famous or unknown.






4. A court created device to weed out inadmissible evidence in advance of trial






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






6. Harm done which the law cannot remedy.






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






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






9. The Sixth Amendment rights of a defendant outweigh the First Amendment of the press in cases where the press can have prejudicial outcome of the defendant's trial.






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






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






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

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13. A person vs. a person (corporation can be a person too






14. Failure to obey an order made by the court






15. Prevents ISPs from liability except on copyright.






16. 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.






17. 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






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






19. 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.






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






21. The media must make sure that permission is acquired in commercial situations.






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. 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.






30. (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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31. Broadcasters are immune from liability if political candidates defame someone while under section 315






32. If an ongoing - criminal investigation is actively underway - discretion may be used under the exemption claim in FOIA to withhold some documents.






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






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






35. (privacy) a. Because of who you are - you have a right to profit from your image b. Endorsements






36. 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.






37. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






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






39. The government cannot censor. In order to exercise prior restraint - the Government must show sufficient evidence that the publication would cause a 'grave and irreparable' danger.






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






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






42. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






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






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






45. 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






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Criminal matters anything less than a year in jail