AAN News
AAN Fighting for FOIA
AAN was one of fifty organizations who sent a letter to President Obama asking for his commitment to certain basic principles regarding the Freedom of Information Act.
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AAN |
10-24-2014 1:15 pm |
Legal News
AAN Signs 'Right to Report' Petition
Petition calls on the White House to respect journalists' right to gather and report the news in the digital age.
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AAN |
10-10-2014 12:30 pm |
Legal News
Riverfront Times Seeks Juvenile Records for Officer Darren Wilsonnew
Riverfront Times is seeking the juvenile records of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, the man who shot and killed Michael Brown.
Riverfront Times |
08-30-2014 3:00 pm |
Legal News
Tags: Riverfront Times
AAN Joins Letter Criticizing Police Detention of Journalists in Ferguson
AAN joined a letter criticizing local law enforcement for restricting fundamental free speech and free press rights in Ferguson, Mo.
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AAN |
08-16-2014 1:45 pm |
Legal News
Judge Throws Out Case Against MauiTime Publisher, County Of Maui Appealsnew
Two weeks after a judge threw out the criminal case against MauiTime Publisher Tommy Russo over his photographing Maui police officers, the County of Maui has appealed the decision.
MauiTime |
07-23-2014 1:35 pm |
Legal News
Tags: Maui Time, Tommy Russo
Help Rescue Us from the SAVE Act
It's time for AAN members to speak out against the "Save Act."
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AAN |
07-01-2014 3:30 pm |
Legal News
There's no Saving this Senate Version of the SAVE Act
The U.S. Senate is now considering an even stronger version of the proposed law known as the "SAVE Act."
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
06-18-2014 6:15 pm |
Legal News
How You Can Help Pass the Federal Shield Law
AAN just joined more than 70 media organizations and companies on to a letter asking Senate leadership to bring the Free Flow of Information Act to the Senate floor. A federal shield law would reduce the number of subpoenas issued to reporters in civil litigation that happen to be filed in federal court.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
06-11-2014 6:00 pm |
Legal News
Why the SAVE Act is a BFD for Alt-Weeklies
HR 4225 puts AAN members squarely in danger of prosecution for the criminal acts of others.
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AAN |
05-15-2014 12:00 pm |
Legal News
AAN Legal Corner: From Small Briefs, Baby, Big Things One Day Come
AAN joins amicus briefs on Idaho's "Ag-Gag" law and a defamation case in Massachusetts.
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AAN |
05-08-2014 11:30 am |
Legal News
AAN Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Require Warrant for Search or Seizure of Mobile Devices
AAN wants to ensure that reporters' phones and other devices cannot be indiscriminately searched by law enforcement seeking a way around various protections important to the newsgathering process.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-11-2014 9:00 am |
Legal News
Proposed Bill Threatens AAN Members' Right to Free Speech
HR 4225 could put you directly in the crosshairs for even criminal prosecution based on the advertisements you accept (both online and in print).
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-08-2014 10:15 am |
Legal News
On the Importance of Keeping Confidential Sources Confidential
How a reporter's privilege case in Illinois could impact alt-weeklies' ability to report on crime effectively.
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AAN |
03-24-2014 1:00 pm |
Legal News
AAN Supports FOIA Reform Legislation Moving Forward in Congress
While ripe with promise and wonderful in theory, FOIA often lets reporters down in practice. That's why AAN supports legislation designed to improve your FOIA experience.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
02-27-2014 12:30 pm |
Legal News
AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws
AAN joined 26 other media organizations and companies on an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. At issue is the application of the State of Washington's "Anti-SLAPP" law in a federal court proceeding.
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AAN |
01-13-2014 6:00 pm |
Legal News
