LINKS:
- Can We Tape?
State-by-state guide to the laws governing recording conversations over the telephone, cellular and cordless phones, hidden cameras, obtaining consent, possession and publication of illegal tapes, and interstate calls.
http://www.rcfp.org/taping/index.html
- Confidential Sources and Information
Articles explain reporter's privilege, federal law, subpoena guidelines, jail terms for uncooperative reporters. State-by-state rundown of applicable laws, including the 19 states that do not have shield laws. FAQ.
http://www.rcfp.org/csi
- Freedom Forum
Extensive news and activities regarding the First Amendment rights of free press, speech, religion and assembly. Features an "outrage of the week." Sponsors an annual Moot Court which pits top law students against each other in front of a panel of eminent jurists and legal scholars.
http://www.freedomforum.org/first/welcome.asp
- Freedom of Information Act
Issues, laws, links, and other resources to help journalists get information from state and national governments.
http://spj.org/foia
- Freedom of Information Center
How to search public records, how to file an FOIA request, current issues and news about freedom of the press, international media law, federal and state cases, links to other groups. Based at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
http://www.missouri.edu/~foiwww/index.html
- Libel Defense Resource Center
Extensive annotated bibliography of legal cases, scholarly papers, and articles concerning First Amendment and intellectual property Internet law issues. The 200 court cases are explained succinctly. Also includes many citations from the print media.
http://www.ldrc.com/cyber6.html
- Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Articles on current events in FOIA, privacy, prior restraint, libel, confidentiality, and copyright issues around the world. Provides free legal help to reporters and news organizations. Has internships and fellowships.
http://www.rcfp.org
- Tapping Officials' Secrets
Comprehensive state-by-state guides to open records and open meetings laws.
http://www.rcfp.org/tapping/index.cgi
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