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January 11, 2024
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Legal Hotline: Press Rights on Public Property
Q: What rights do journalists have to gather news and report on newsworthy events occurring on public property? A: The press enjoys significant First Amendment rights to gather news and report from public property. Those rights can be limited by government officials in certain, limited circumstances, but any limits on constitutional rights can only be…
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A year of resilience and growth
PNA reflects on 2023 achievements As 2023 draws to a close, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association looks back on a year marked by transformative leadership, unwavering advocacy, and steadfast support for our members. The association navigated challenges and seized opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to the thriving future of our members’ news media organizations. In May,…
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Sunshine Act – Penalties for Violations
Q: I believe the Sunshine Act may have been violated. Are there penalties for violations and if so, how do I pursue them? A: The Sunshine Act allows for the imposition of civil and criminal penalties if a judge determines a violation occurred. It must be noted at the outset that Sunshine Act litigation is…
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Legal Hotline: Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Q: Occasionally, readers will post copyright protected material in the comments section of our website. Is there a way to avoid a potential copyright infringement claim in this situation? A: Yes, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. §1201, et seq., offers website operators a safe harbor from copyright infringement liability resulting from third-party…
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Federal judge strikes down Fish and Wildlife ruling that hellbenders are not endangered
Complimentary Article for PNA members In partnership with the Bay Journal, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is providing this article to our members to publish in print or online at no cost. A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take another look at its 2019 decision denying endangered status protection for…