Citizen Media Law Briefs

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

David Ardia applauds the Obama Administration's efforts at greater government transparency.
FOIA Ombudsman Moves One Step Closer to Reality

David Ardia reports on a recent criminal threat directed at a Phoenix blogger.
Phoenix Police Raid Local Blogger Who Runs "Bad Phoenix Cops" Blog

Sam Bayard analyzes a troubling prior restraint on a mortgage industry watchdog site.
New Hampshire Court Tramples on Constitution, Reporter's Privilege, Section 230, What Have You

Michael Lindenberger offers a journalist's perspective on the AP's legal maneuvering.
AP Tells Google and Other News Aggregators to Pay Up or Face Lawsuits   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

Michael Lindenberger examines the latest attempt to pass a state shield law.
Texas Moves Closer to Shielding Journalists, Bloggers' Protection Unclear

David Ardia reports on a new lawsuit involving speech on MySpace.
Woman Files Lawsuit Against Debt Collector Over Posting on MySpace

Sam Bayard notes progress on the federal shield bill.
House Passes Federal Shield Bill

Marc Randazza chides a web publisher for bringing a frivolous trademark claim.
Yes, You Should Have Hired a Trademark Attorney...

Sam Bayard discusses the first Twitter defamation lawsuit.
First Twitter Libel Suit, Starring Courtney Love

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Recent threats added to the CMLP database...   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

Arthur Bright reports on China's most recent foray into censorship.
China Blocks YouTube, Shoots Self In Foot

CMLP Staff put a Canadian court's anonymous speech decision in comparative perspective.
What We Often Take For Granted: Robust Protections for Speech

Sam Bayard announces this week's amicus filing.
Citizen Media Law Project and Berkman Cyberlaw Clinic Lead Amicus Effort to Protect Anonymous Online Speech in Illinois

David Ardia comments on a new bill aimed at revitalizing the newspaper industry.
Senator Cardin Introduces Bill to Allow Newspapers to Operate as Nonprofits

Arthur Bright discusses the Obama administration's FOIA policy.
Attorney General Holder Puts Freedom Back In FOIA   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

Michael Lindenberger offers his perspective on whether the Huffington Post is violating copyright law.
Huffington Post: Web Pirate or Prophet?

Marc Randazza examines a copyright decision involving a song parody.
Peter Needed a Jew... Bourne Co Needed a Lesson in Fair Use

Sam Bayard analyzes recent developments in an important defamation case.
Breaking News: First Circuit Denies Rehearing in Noonan v. Staples

David Ardia discusses the impact of jurors using technology in the courtroom.
Mistrial by iPhone, New Technologies Present Challenges in the Courtroom

Sam Bayard reports on a new John Doe case.
Swartz v. Does: Tennessee Court Protects Anonymous Speech Online   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

Arthur Bright analyzes an effort to stifle news reporting.
Wisconsin Athletic Association Fumbles with Lawsuit Over Paper's High School Football Webcast

David Ardia highlights the issues bloggers should consider when deciding whether to publish anonymously.
Anonymous Blogging Guide

Sam Bayard announces CMLP's participation in an amicus filing on a vital issue for freedom of the press. 
Coalition of Media Organizations Urges First Circuit to Reverse Dangerous Defamation Decision

David Ardia reports on a creative attempt to get around the immunity provisions in Section 230 of the CDA.
Cook County Sheriff Sues Craigslist for Creating a "Public Nuisance"   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

Arthur Bright discusses the use of waivers to stop patients from posting online comments about their doctors.
Do No Harm (But Don't Let Anyone Talk About You)

Sam Bayard updates readers on model Liskula Cohen's effort to unmask an anonymous blogger.
"Skanks in NYC" Blogger Fights Back to Preserve Anonymity

Sam Bayard analyzes a new decision on First Amendment protection for anonymous speech online.
Maryland High Court Joins Growing Consensus Protecting Anonymous Online Speech

Sam Bayard examines the fair use ramifications of Google including advertising along with its news search results.
Do Ads in Google News Search Change the Fair Use Analysis?   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

David Ardia describes his participation in a conference focused on making sense of the new news ecology.
Journalism that Matters at the Poynter Institute

Marc Randazza discusses the incentives and risks surrounding legal protection for "hot news."
Hot News Case - The Dialogue Continues

David Ardia reports on a mayor in Florida who took the First Amendment to heart.
Officials in Deltona, Florida Seek to Use Taxpayer Money to Fund Libel Lawsuits

Sam Bayard comments on the settlement of Jones Day's trademark linking lawsuit.
Thoughts on the Jones Day-BlockShoppper Settlement   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, 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 blog...

Arthur Bright reports on Congress's new libel tourism bill.
Congressional Efforts to Stymie "Libel Tourism" Rev Up

Marc Randazza lauds the dismissal of a lawsuit against the publisher of the humorous book Hot Chicks With Douchebags.
Hey Douchebag! Your Chicks' Case is Outta Here!

David Ardia cautions us to consider a blog host's willingness to stand up for free speech when publishing online.
Another Reminder to Choose Your Hosting Service Carefully

Sam Bayard discusses the troubling defamation decision in Noonan v. Staples.
First Circuit Upends Accepted Understanding of Truth Defense in Defamation Cases   read more »