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Journalism Law

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






2. 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.






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






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






5. Requires certain information held by various federal and state agencies to be made available to the public unless the information falls under one of the exemptions.






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






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






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






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






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






11. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






12. 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.






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






14. Failure to obey an order made by the court






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






16. Any communication - true or false - which exposes a person to hatred - ridicule or contempt. the person's reputation is harmed or damaged






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. A proper search warrant could be applied to a newspaper as well as to anyone else without necessarily violating the First Amendment rights to freedom of the press.






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. To claim exemption for investigative records - they must show how disclosure would interfere with proceedings. The burden of proof is on the party claiming exemption.






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. Prevents ISPs from liability except on copyright.






34. A judgment made by the court before or during a trial. This judgment is in repsonse to a motion by the plaintiff or defendant - who claims there is not enough evidence or there is no dispute that the information given is fact.






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






36. 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






37. 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.






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






39. 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






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. No guarantee of immunity for media ride alongs.






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






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






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