Citizen Media Law Project Launches Legal Guide: The guide is intended for use by citizen media creators with or without formal legal training, as well as others with an interest in these issues, and focuses on the wide range of legal issues online publishers are likely to face, including risks associated with publication, such as defamation and privacy torts; intellectual property; access to government information; newsgathering; and general legal issues involved in setting up a business. You can access the guide here.

Citizen Media Law Project Launches Legal Threats Database: The CMLP's interactive database of legal threats is now live. The database contains lawsuits, cease & desist letters, subpoenas, and other legal threats directed at those who engage in online speech. You can view, search, create, and comment on entries in the database from our database page.