Citizen Media Law Briefs

Welcome to the fourth issue of the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project...

Sam Bayard reports on a huge jury verdict against a Kansas church.
Jury Awards $10.9 Million Against "God Hates Fags" Church

David Ardia highlights the recently released "Fair Use Principles" for online video.
Report Recommends Fair Use Principles for User Generated Video Content

Sam Bayard reports on a suit against a trailblazing Iranian blogger.
Iranian Blogger Hossein Derakshan Sued for Defamation in Canada

David Ardia points to blocked news sites abroad.
Opposition News Sites Blocked in Kazakhstan   read more »

Welcome to the third issue of the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project...

David Ardia announces launch of CMLP podcast series
CMLP Launching Weekly Podcast Series

Sam Bayard reports on a NY court decision that upholds anonymity rights
New York Court Dismisses Orthomom Defamation Action

Sam Bayard updates the Phoenix New Times matter
Update on Phoenix New Times Case

David Ardia reports on the Open Government Reform Bill in California
Open Government Reform Bill Fails in California

Sam Bayard chimes in on the Phoenix New Times Arrests
Some Thoughts on the Phoenix New Times Arrests

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Other citizen media law news...

Video Professor Sues Critics, Gets Dogpiled by Lawyers
Ars Technica - Fri. 10/26/2007   read more »

Welcome to the second issue of the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project...

Sam Bayard discusses the influence of Egyptian bloggers on mainstream media.
Bloggers Expose Torture in Egypt

David Ardia looks at the not-so-distant future of the Citizen Media Law Project.
Weeks and Months Ahead for the CMLP

Sam Bayard examines the risks associated with co-blogging and shared liability.
Co-Blogging and Cease-and-Desist Letters

David Ardia raises concerns about the federal shield bill.
U.S. House Overwhelmingly Passes Federal Shield Bill, Changes Definition of Who is Covered

David Ardia highlights Nevada's new public records law.
Nevada Enacts New Open Records Law

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Other citizen media law news...
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Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project...

Sam Bayard comments on Tim Wu's new guide for content creators
A Useful Online Guide for Content Creators

David Ardia looks at Justice Thomas and the First Amendment
Justice Thomas's Myopic View of the Internet

Sam Bayard tees up some practical and ethical considerations for terms of use
Some Pointers on Website Terms of Use

Mary-Rose Papandrea reports on a novel student speech case
School Forced to Defend Removal of Student Posters Referencing Website Containing Links to Violent Videos

Sam Bayard discusses a new misuse of copyright claims online
Copyright Misuse and Cease-and-Desist Letters

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Other citizen media law news...
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