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Journalism Law

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1. 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.






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






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






4. If you get the information from outside sources - you can publish it. MCL 750.520k does not constitute an unlawful prior restraint on publication. Rather - the statute directs that the court file be withheld from the public






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






6. Michigan statute M.C.L.A. 750.520k violated the First - Fifth - and Fourteenth Amendments






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. Spoken defamation which causes injury to a person's reputation






17. Reading of the charges against a person






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






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






22. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






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






24. 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.






25. Failure to obey an order made by the court






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






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






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






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






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

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31. 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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. Publication - identification - defamation - harm and damages






39. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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