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Journalism Law

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1. 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.






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

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






4. NYT actual malice rule is extended form just public officials to include public figures






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






6. As long as speech was about a public official (figure) could not reasonably be construed to state actual facts about its subject - it is protected by the first amendment.






7. Criminal matters anything less than a year in jail






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






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






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






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






12. Harm done which the law cannot remedy.






13. Publication - identification - defamation - harm and damages






14. An invasion of privacy tort which occurs when information about a person's private life is published - and there is not relevant newsworthy tie.






15. Civil cases when the amount in dispute is less than $25 -000






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






17. First Amendment protects even false statements about the conduct of public officials except when statements are made with knowledge that they are false or in reckless disregard of their truth or falsity. (actual malice)






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






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






24. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






25. Failure to obey an order made by the court






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






27. (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






28. A constructive trust is a proper manner of relinquishing the profits of one who abuses a confidential position.






29. 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.






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






31. Enforced freelancer/copyright actions - and publishers who were doing more than compile the stories had to pay the reporters. Electronic publications (putting it online) makes it a new publication.






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






33. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






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






35. 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






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






37. If a statement 'results in a material change in the meaning conveyed by the statement -' the person who says it can be sued for libel.






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






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






40. 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.






41. Under the language of the statute - these media representatives are not subject to an investigative subpoena.






42. in an invasion of privacy tort - an action which occurs when an individual's expectation of privacy or right to be left alone is breached. EX. A reporter lies about his identity to gain access to information they couldn't under normal conditions.






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






44. In an invasion of privacy tort - the right an individual has to profit from their likeness - or to prevent others from gaining value for their own commercial benefit






45. 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.






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






47. Prevents ISPs from liability except on copyright.






48. No guarantee of immunity for media ride alongs.






49. Reading of the charges against a person






50. This protects the media from liability of defamatory statements made during official proceedings. The published story must be a fair and accurate account of what happened.