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Can We Tape?
State-by-state guide to the laws governing recording conversations over the telephone, cellular and cordless phones, hidden cameras, obtaining consent, possession and publication of illegal tapes, and interstate calls. (infos)Confidential Sources and Information
Articles explain reporter's privilege, federal law, subpoena guidelines, jail terms for uncooperative reporters. State-by-state rundown of applicable laws, including the 19 states that do not have shield laws. FAQ. (infos)
Freedom of Information Act
Issues, laws, links, and other resources to help journalists get information from state and national governments. (infos)
Freedom of Information Center
How to search public records, how to file an FOIA request, current issues and news about freedom of the press, international media law, federal and state cases, links to other groups. Based at the University of Missouri-Columbia. (infos)
Tapping Officials' Secrets
Comprehensive state-by-state guides to open records and open meetings laws. (infos)
Media Law Resource Center
Extensive annotated bibliography of legal cases, scholarly papers, and articles concerning First Amendment and intellectual property Internet law issues. The 200 court cases are explained succinctly. Also includes many citations from the print media. (infos)
First Amendment Foundation
Non-profit organization which seeks to provide authoritative information, expertise, and assistance to the public and news media. Site provides directory of services and membership information. (infos)
The Freedom of Information Center at the University of Missouri
Comprehensive guide to media law with links to state resources and current news stories. (infos)
The First Amendment and Freedom of the Press
Essay by James C. Goodale on court cases in which First Amendment rights have been upheld, allowing the press to pursue its mission. Goodale served as general counsel to The New York Times when the U.S. Supreme Court decided that the Times could continue to publish the then-classified Pentagon Papers. (infos)
RCFP First Amendment Handbook
Contains a fount of information on the application of the First Amendment to such issues as access to the courts, gag orders, access to places, freedom of information and libel. Published by the Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press. (infos)