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Pennsylvania Shield Law
Q: Are there any laws that protect the identity of confidential sources, and what do these laws mean for journalists in our newsroom? A: Pennsylvania’s Shield Law offers robust protection […]
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paula knudsen burke, esq
SPEAKER PROFILE Paula Knudsen Burke is a RCFP Local Legal Initiative staff attorney. She joined the Reporters Committee in 2020 from LNP Media Group, Inc. A licensed Pennsylvania attorney for […]
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Melissa Melewsky, Esq.
SPEAKER PROFILE Melissa Melewsky is Media Law Counsel for the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. She provides legal advice and advocacy to newspapers across the Commonwealth on a wide range of legal […]
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Access to Warrants
Q: Which rules govern public access to arrest and search warrants and their supporting documentation, like affidavits of probable cause? A: Public access to arrest and search warrants is governed […]
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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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Biosolids: “It’s All About Nutrients and Economics”
Complimentary article for PNA members In partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is providing this article to our members to publish in print or online at […]
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Biosolids Download
COMPLIMENTARY ARTICLE FOR PNA MEMBERS Biosolids: “It’s All About Nutrients and Economics” In partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is providing this article to our members […]