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Journalism Law

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. 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






17. Friend of the court.






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






31. Compensatory damages are a proper remedy to avoid the injustice under a promissory estoppel claim.






32. 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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33. Harm done which the law cannot remedy.






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






42. 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)






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






44. 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






45. 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.






46. Newspaper must have known material falsity - material falsity became standard of proof in Michigan.






47. 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.






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






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






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