Citizen Media Law Briefs

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Sam Bayard reports on a recent court decision that may slow the flood of DMCA takedown notices.
California Court Warns Copyright Bullies Not to Ignore Fair Use

David Ardia explains what will be lost if Illinois discards a portion of its new anti-SLAPP law.
Illinois Appellate Court Raises Doubts About Constitutionality of Citizen Participation Act

Tuna Chatterjee comments on EFF's recent victory removing a temporary restraining order placed on three MIT students.
Court Lifts Gag Order On MIT Students

Sam Bayard discusses the similarities between defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims.
Texas Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Principal's Lawsuit Over Fake MySpace Page   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Jason Crow comments on Professor Wasserman's new article on video evidence.
The Flipside of 1984: The Public Watching Big Brother

Sam Bayard looks at one blogger's response to a trademark demand.
Blogger Bullied Over Phrase "Branded Community"

David Ardia evaluates a real estate developer's libel lawsuit against two homeowners.
California Developer Sues Homeowners for Libel Over Disparaging Blog Comments

Sam Bayard reports on the Newspaper Tree's motion to unseal a public corruption prosecution in Texas.
Online News Site Challenges Secret Court Proceedings   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

CMLP Staff highlight a recent legal threat involving a notorious online prank.
Internet "Troll" Sued for Craigslist Sex Prank

Tuna Chatterjee comments on a recent Third Circuit decision that supports public access to jurors' names.
Third Circuit Grants Public Access To Prospective Juror Information

Arthur Bright examines the intersection of new media and politics in the House of Representatives.
Congressman Wears Two Hats: Legislator and Citizen Journalist

David Ardia provides an overview of the Legal Guide's Risks Associated with Publication section.
Understanding Your Legal Risks When You Blog or Publish Online

Sam Bayard notes the settlement in Webster v. Albero.
Blogger and Maryland Police Chief Settle Defamation Lawsuit   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Sam Bayard points to an amicus filing in a high-profile Computer Fraud and Abuse Act case.
Berkman Cyberlaw Clinic, EFF, and Net Law Luminaries File Amicus Brief in Lori Drew Case

Jason Crow looks for context in arrest videos.
Searching for Both Sides of the Bicyclist Body Slam Video

Arthur Bright examines EU law relating to third-party video content.
Google Execs Face Charges in Italy Over Third Party Content

David Ardia announces the launch of the final sections of the legal guide.
Citizen Media Law Project Completes Launch of Online Guide to Media Law

Sam Bayard praises an important Internet fair use decision.
District Court Spanks Michael Savage Suit: Using Audio Clip for Criticism = Fair Use   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Sam Bayard takes a comparative look at an English privacy decision.
Max Mosley's S&M Party Not A Matter of Legitimate Public Concern, Says English Court

Tuna Chatterjee reports on a new case involving anonymous speech aimed at a government official.
Memphis Police Sue Critics at MPD Enforcer 2.0 Blog

Sam Bayard discusses an important First Amendment ruling regarding online speech.
Appeals Court Strikes Down the Child Online Protection Act (Again)

Arthur Bright critiques a candidate's claim against an online critic.
Candidate for U.S. Congress Threatens Legal Action Against Blogger

Sam Bayard points to a new article on the intersection of trademark law and free speech.
More Trademark Goodness From Bill McGeveran   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Jason Crow points to an innovative blog operating agreement.
Attention Entrepreneurial Bloggers: A Model Blog Operating Agreement for an LLC

Matt Sanchez looks at the use of a criminal subpoena to unmask anonymous posters.
Bronx D.A. Withdraws Subpoena Seeking Identity of Anonymous Room Eight Posters

Arthur Bright examines the limits of Oregon's shield law.
Citizen Journalist Invokes Oregon Shield Law to Fight Subpoena

David Ardia comments on the federal Free Speech Protection Act of 2008.
Revisiting Foreign Libel Law's Pernicious Impact on First Amendment Speech

Wendy Seltzer discussses trademark law in the sale of Tiffany branded items on eBay.
eBay Shines in Tiffany Trademark Fight   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Jason Crow examines the free-speech implications of proposed paparazzi regulations in Malibu City, California.
Paparazzi Need Better Manners, Not More Laws

Arthur Bright looks at a troubling bill recently passed by Iran's Parliament.
Iran Moves One Step Closer to Ratifying Death Penalty for Bloggers

Matt Sanchez analyzes New York's open government reforms.
New York Legislature Passes Open Records and Open Meetings Reforms

Jim Ernstmeyer compares competing visions of FOIA progress.
Watchdog Group Counters Attorney General's View of Improved FOIA Picture   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Jason Crow analyzes a pending bill in New York that would explicitly permit the recording of public meetings.
NY Law Would Allow Citizens to Record and Broadcast Government Meetings

Arthur Bright reports on a photographer who was arrested for taking photos on a public street.
Miami Judge Drops Hammer on Photojournalist Who Took Cops' Picture

Sam Bayard updates us on the defamation lawsuit against Wikimedia Foundation.
Citing CDA 230, Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Wikimedia Foundation

Tuna Chatterjee on last week's Global Voices gathering.
Global Voices Summit 2008

Sam Bayard discusses a court's decision to unmask anonymous LoHud.com posters.
Judge Says Former Congressman Can Get Names of Anonymous Posters from LoHud.com   read more »