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Journalism Law

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






2. 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






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






4. 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.






5. 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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6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. When you have a private figure plaintiff - even though state standards controls - if it's a matter of public concern - the burden of proof shifts from the defendant who no longer has to prove truth - to the plaintiff who has to prove falsity of what






19. Harm done which the law cannot remedy.






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






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






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

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23. 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.






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. Protects all 'persons' from deprivation of life - liberty or property without due process of law.






35. Michigan court trials have to remain open. Parts can be closed - but never all of the trial. M.C.L.A 750.520k only applies to pre-trial hearings.






36. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






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






38. 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.






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






40. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






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






42. 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.






43. Police have to disclose incident report records. Do have to keep submitting FOIAs.






44. 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.






45. (privacy) There are areas around you that are a 'zone of privacy'






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. Reading of the charges against a person