Alliance Applauds Kentucky Passing Strong Anti-SLAPP Law
On April 20, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed the recently passed HB 222 into law. HB 222 is an anti-SLAPP […]
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President Signs Postal Reform Bill into Law & USPS Announces Increased Postal Rates
On April 6, President Joe Biden signed the Postal Service Reform Act, H.R. 3076, which provides $107 billion in direct and indirect support for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Fact Sheet: Magazine Media Publishers Call for Consistent Data Standards
In the absence of a federal standard, state privacy laws should promote harmonized, workable provisions
that protect consumers and their data.
Fact Sheet: Magazine Media Publishers Call for National Privacy Framework
America needs a robust federal data privacy standard to protect consumers and their data.
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Judge Overturns Texas Drone Law
On March 29, Judge Robert Pitman for the District Court in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division overturned a restrictive Texas drone law.
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Senate Holds FOIA Hearing
On March 29, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how to improve transparency in the 21st century.
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Postal Reform Bill Awaits President’s Signature & Regulatory Commission Issues Annual Compliance Determination
The Postal Service Reform Act, H.R. 3076 was formally “presented” to President Biden on Monday, with a deadline to sign by Friday, April 8.
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Supreme Court Grants Petition to Hear Andy Warhol Fair Use Case
On March 28, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a copyright dispute concerning Andy Warhol’s paintings of Prince, based on a portrait taken by photographer Lynn Goldsmith before Prince became famous.
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UK Government Introduces Online Safety Bill
On March 17, the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport published its long-awaited Online Safety Bill, aimed at holding online platforms more responsible for the content they host.
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Congress Should End Restrictions to Public Records by Passing the Free PACER Bill
PACER is the electronic service that provides access to court records. These records are pivotal for journalists providing accurate and quality news; they provide original, verifiable sources that answer journalists’ questions or provide important clues. But unfortunately, PACER is far from perfect.