Media Law

Here are some key terms: Click on a link to write or edit an entry
... and feel free to add a category to this page.

First Amendment

Privacy issues (private facts, intrusion, appropriation)

Defamation (and defenses: truth, Times v. Sullivan, public figure, actual malice, privilege, fair comment)

Fair Use and Copyright

Sunshine Laws


 * Freedom of Information (state, federal)


 * Open Meetings


 * Disclosure

Shield Laws

Student media

WikiLeaks

Pentagon Papers

Copwatch

Eavesdropping laws

American Civil Liberties Union

Censorship

Prior restraint

Section heading
Write the second section of your article here. Don't forget to add a category, to help people find the article.