Gabby Pogel
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RTKL Settlements and Confidentiality Clauses
Q: Are settlement agreements involving public agencies considered public records? Can an agency rely upon a confidentiality clause in a settlement agreement to deny access? A: Settlement agreements between public […]
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Legal Hotline: HIPAA Directory
Q: Does HIPAA prevent hospitals from releasing any and all information about patients? Does HIPAA restrict our ability to publish medical information? A: While HIPAA prohibits unauthorized release of individually […]
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Black History Month: Newspaper Coverage Across Pennsylvania
Across Pennsylvania, newspapers are marking Black History Month with special coverage that underscores the lasting impact of Black Americans on their communities, the state and the nation. PNA is highlighting […]
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PNA at a Glance
Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is the official trade association representing print and digital news organizations across the commonwealth. For more than a century, PNA has worked to […]
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Legal Hotline: Housing for Older Persons
Q: What documentation should news media organizations get from advertisers when allowing “adult 55+,” “retirement community,” “senior housing” and similar terminology in a housing ad? A: Publishers are generally not […]
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Ivey DeJesus receives Diversity Champion Award
Honored for nearly three decades of reporting that elevates underrepresented voices and strengthens inclusive journalism PennLive/The Patriot-News reporter Ivey DeJesus was recently honored with the Lenfest Institute Diversity Champion Award […]
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Legal Hotline: ‘Super Bowl’ Rules
Q: What are the rules when using terms like “Super Bowl,” “Super Sunday,” and NFL team names, logos and players in ads? * NOTE: This advice applies to commercial uses […]
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Legal Hotline: Sunshine Act Quasi-Judicial Deliberation
Q: A board of supervisors heard testimony on a zoning application, took public comment, and then announced that they would “meet privately to discuss the application and public comment.” After the […]
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Meet PNA and the PNA Foundation’s new Board of Directors Chairwomen: Sharon Sorg and Cate Barron
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association proudly welcomes Sharon Sorg as Chairwoman of the PNA Board and Cate Barron as Chairwoman of the PNA Foundation Board of Trustees. Both bring decades of […]
