Category Archives: First Amendment

DOJ Takes Extraordinary Step in Seizing AP Phone Records

by Matthew L. Schafer On Friday, the Associated Press’s General Counsel Laura Malone received a letter from the Department of Justice.  It informed the AP that the United States government had seized records related to twenty phone lines used by … Continue reading

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Speak, and Speak Immediately: The Risen Subpoena, the Executive Branch, and the Reporter’s Privilege

by Matthew L. Schafer I have finally finished my thesis, Speak, and Speak Immediately: The Risen Subpoena, the Executive Branch, and the Reporter’s Privilege.  I hope to write an abridged version shortly, but law school is currently demanding most of … Continue reading

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The Case of the Misleading Wired Headline: The Importance of Legal Reporting Getting It Right

by Matthew L. Schafer Understandably, most people are not acquainted with ins and outs of our legal system except for the most basic concepts.  For that reason, legal reporting, like other types of specialized reporting, must be undertaken carefully with … Continue reading

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