Alliance Condemns Sheriff Retaliating Against Journalists
On April 28, the Alliance signed on to a letter by the Reporters Committee condemning a Los Angeles Sheriff for threatening a journalist.
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Advocacy
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Alliance Supports Open Judicial Records
On April 27, the Alliance joined a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court that advocates for changes to a proposed rule about sealing judicial records.
European Anti-SLAPP Law Proposed
On April 27, the European Commission released its proposed Directive on anti-SLAPP law. Anti-SLAPP laws seek to prevent entities from filing costly and frivolous lawsuits called SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) suits that seek to punish protected speech it disagrees with.
Postal Training Webinars Available to News Media Alliance Members
Through our partnership with the National Newspaper Association Foundation (NNAF), News Media Alliance members* can receive free access to an online portal containing exclusive postal-related resources, events and materials.
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European Union Reaches an Agreement on the Digital Services Act
On April 23, the European Union reached an agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA), setting out content moderation and other obligations for online services in order to provide for a safer online environment.
Alliance Supports Strong New York Anti-SLAPP Law
On April 1, the Alliance signed on to an amicus brief in Kurland v. Glassdoor, filed in the appellate division
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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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The Alliance Joins a Letter to Congratulate USPTO Director Vidal on Her Confirmation
On April 18, the Digital Creators Coalition sent a letter, co-signed by the News Media Alliance, congratulating Kathi Vidal for her confirmation as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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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).
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German Publishers Sue Microsoft for Compensation under the Copyright Directive
On April 1, Corint Media announced it was suing Microsoft for payments under the rights created by Article 15 of the European Union’s Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.