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Journalism Law

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1. Prevents ISPs from liability except on copyright.






2. 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.






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






4. Criminal matters anything less than a year in jail






5. 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.






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 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.






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. US Supreme court allows inquiry into a reporters state of mind when making decisions about what to include and what not to include.






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. Failure to obey an order made by the court






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






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






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






32. (Privacy)a. Very close to libel - If you're a public official/figure you have the actual malice rule - Portraying someone in a lie - Truth is a defense - Consent is a defense - Public newsworthy event is okay






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






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






35. 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






36. 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.






37. (Privacy) Ex. Kim Kardashian's sex tape






38. Series of pre trail hearings: court created devices to weed out inadmissible evidence prior to trial. Often determine bargaining of prosecution and defendant to come up with plea bargain. Most cases are ended with plea bargain and don't go to trial.






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






40. Friend of the court.






41. (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.


42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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)






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






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