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Journalism Law

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






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






7. 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.






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






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






10. What is shot in public place is fine - but if there is intrusion on physical solitude it is not protected.






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






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






13. 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.






14. A court order preventing a person or group from doing or continuing to do a specific act.






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






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






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






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






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






20. A form of qualified privilege which gives the media the right to publish articles as long as opinions are based on relevent facts. These aretiles include opinion - columns - editorials - book reviews - movie reviews - etc.






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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

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






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






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






34. Failure to obey an order made by the court






35. 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.






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






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






38. Prevents ISPs from liability except on copyright.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






48. Friend of the court.






49. The burden of proof imposed on public officials extends to anyone involved in a matter of public concern - regardless of whether they were famous or unknown.






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