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Journalism Law

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






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






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






4. 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






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

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6. 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.






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






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






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






10. An order issued by the court to prevent attorneys and witnesses from discussing the case outside the courtroom - or reporters from publishing information obtained during a court proceeding.






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Friend of the court.






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






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






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. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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)






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






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






41. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






42. For purposes of defamation - a person who has thrust themself into the spotlight and has the power to gain media publicity. these individuals must prove actual malice to prevail in a libel suit






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






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






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






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






47. Reading of the charges against a person






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






49. (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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50. Newspapers do not have an equal time requirement like broadcast has.