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Advocates warn of deteriorating conditions for journalists on World Press Freedom Day

JURIST

MAY 3, 2024

As the international community marked World Press Freedom Day on Friday, advocacy groups and officials around the globe sounded the alarm over increased violence and threats against journalists. The US fell 10 spots, to 55th place in the global press freedom ranking.

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Authorities in Kurdistan region of Iraq must stop assaults on press freedom: Amnesty International

JURIST

MAY 3, 2024

Amnesty International called on Thursday for authorities in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (KR-I) to stop their assault on freedom of expression and press freedom. The call came a day before of World Press Freedom Day and emphasized the need for authorities to end the arbitrary detention, physical abuse, and unjust trials of journalists.

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India releases draft press registration rules, authorizing faceless audits and inspections

JURIST

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday released the draft Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024, for a 30-day consultation period until February 4. The PRP Act repealed the colonial-era Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867.

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Drafting Government

Mexico journalists hold vigil after colleague killed amid escalating violence against press

JURIST

APRIL 28, 2024

Stop impunity,” “No more violence” and “Press. Echoing their call, the Secretary General of the Confederation of Mexican Workers and Senator of the Republic, Carlos Aceves del Olmo, condemned Figueroa’s murder through his X account and joined the chorus seeking a free and safe press in Mexico.

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Hong Kong Journalist’s Association: ‘Press freedom index hits new low’

JURIST

JULY 7, 2023

Hong Kong’s press freedom score dropped four times in four consecutive years, said the Hong Kong Journalist’s Association Friday when releasing its Press Freedom Index for 2023. In 2018, Hong Kong’s press freedom score was 40.9, In 2018, Hong Kong’s press freedom score was 40.9,

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Laws Government

“Do Judges Also ‘Berate’ The Press?”

HowAppealing

MARCH 20, 2024

“Do Judges Also ‘Berate’ The Press?” The post “Do Judges Also ‘Berate’ The Press?” ” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” As often happens, ultimately the U.S. Supreme Court had the last word on this matter. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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New report reveals press freedom nearly eradicated in Hong Kong

JURIST

APRIL 28, 2022

A new report released Tuesday warns that press freedom in Hong Kong has been almost entirely curtailed by a government crackdown, creating a space for pro-Beijing, pro-government media. ” He also urged that “those responsible for dismantling Hong Kong’s press freedom face consequences and are not allowed to get away with impunity.”

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EU dispatch: proposed EU measures will increase press freedom and safety, but there is still work to do

JURIST

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Ahead of this occasion, on October 31 st , the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, released its annual Global Impunity Index. The report compiles data on the prosecution of the murderers of journalists as a means to raise awareness on persecution of the press.

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Greece ranks as lowest EU country in press freedom report for second consecutive year

JURIST

MAY 6, 2023

The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2023 World Press Freedom Index Friday ranked Greece as the lowest-ranked country in the EU for press freedom for the second consecutive year. The RSF annual report on the state of press freedom across 180 countries found that Europe is the safest region for journalists to work in the world.

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Associated Press: Kenya police ordered not to report deaths during protests

JURIST

JULY 22, 2023

A Kenyan police official told the Associated Press on Thursday that police received a warning against reporting deaths that have occurred as a result of this week’s opposition protests over the country’s high cost of living. The Associated Press reported that 6 people were killed this week and 27 others in the last weeks.

Government

No for Now: 5 Smart Steps for Pressing Pause

Attorney at Work

APRIL 19, 2024

The post No for Now: 5 Smart Steps for Pressing Pause appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers. Julie Bee | Five steps you can take to slow down, recenter — and get back to focusing on what you and your firm do best. Bonus: 26 ways to say no in almost any situation.

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Turkish disinformation bill endangers free press, UN human rights office says

JURIST

OCTOBER 16, 2022

As per the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) world press freedom index for 2022 , Turkey ranks 149 out of 180 countries for press freedom. The post Turkish disinformation bill endangers free press, UN human rights office says appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Laws Government

Media groups demand release of journalists held by Taliban, condemn suppression of press freedom

JURIST

AUGUST 13, 2023

Taliban authorities must immediately and unconditionally release the three journalists and stop muzzling reporting, whether it is conducted for local media or the exiled press.” The post Media groups demand release of journalists held by Taliban, condemn suppression of press freedom appeared first on JURIST - News.

Amnesty International reports Bangladesh press freedom endangered after government calls largest newspaper an ‘enemy’

JURIST

APRIL 13, 2023

Amnesty International reported Wednesday that the most widely circulated newspaper in Bangladesh, Prothom Alo , has been declared an “enemy” by the Bangladeshi government, a move that Amnesty termed an attack on press freedom. ” Bangladesh is ranked 162/180 in terms of freedom of the press by Reporters Without Borders.

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Stop the Presses! DEA and DOJ Fine eBay for not Reporting Sales of Tableting and Pill Press Machines

FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Gilbert — Last week, DEA and DOJ announced a $59 million civil penalty settlement with eBay related to the failure to comply with Controlled Substances Act (CSA) requirements for identifying purchasers, maintaining records, and filing reports of individuals selling/purchasing pill presses and encapsulating machines.

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Delhi court orders release of journalists’ devices, citing press freedom impact of year-long seizure

JURIST

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The Sessions Court found no fault with the magistrate’s decision, noting that it safeguarded both the journalists’ interests and the security of their devices, highlighting the fact that the press is the fourth pillar of democracy. About 46 journalists were impacted, including freelancers and contributors.

Freelance

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Hong Kong journalist group alleges new vehicle registry policy impedes press freedom

JURIST

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) released a statement on Tuesday that the Transport Department’s refined application process for a Certificate of Particulars of Vehicle to journalists impedes freedom of press. ” Following this, a local media agency reported its failed application attempts.

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Federal Prosecutor Benchslapped Over ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ Press Release

Above The Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The post Federal Prosecutor Benchslapped Over ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ Press Release appeared first on Above the Law. The judge said it could jeopardize the defendant's right to a fair trial.

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Laws Court

Hong Kong press freedom groups condemn harassment of journalists

JURIST

MARCH 28, 2023

Press freedom groups in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong Journalist Association (HKJA) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Monday condemned the region’s harassment of journalists. ” Under Article 27 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law , the people of Hong Kong can exercise freedom of speech, press and publication.

Laws

HRW presses EU, calls for better human rights conditions in Vietnam

JURIST

APRIL 5, 2022

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday urged the European Union (EU) to press Vietnam to improve human rights record. The post HRW presses EU, calls for better human rights conditions in Vietnam appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Press Release Regarding Upcoming Oral Argument Sessions”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

“Press Release Regarding Upcoming Oral Argument Sessions”: The Public Information Office of the U.S. The post “Press Release Regarding Upcoming Oral Argument Sessions” appeared first on How Appealing. Supreme Court issued this news release today.

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India court orders Delhi government to enforce promise made at press conference

JURIST

JULY 22, 2021

The High Court of Delhi ruled Thursday that a promise made by the Chief Minister of State during a press conference is an enforceable promise that has to be implemented by the government. In this context, the Delhi Chief Minister (CM) urged landlords not to collect rent from tenants in a press conference on March 29, 2020.

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Beware the Buzzy Press Release

Intelligize Blog

MAY 25, 2023

In the world of corporate communications, press releases play a pivotal role in disseminating news. However, a recent study shows that companies are also using press releases strategically in an effort to shape public perception. Then they blast out a press release on an unrelated issue. But is this really that big of a deal?

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Legal Legal

“Another separation-of-powers case, press access to trials, and maritime insurance”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

“Another separation-of-powers case, press access to trials, and maritime insurance”: John Elwood has this “Relist Watch” post at “SCOTUSblog.” ” The post “Another separation-of-powers case, press access to trials, and maritime insurance” appeared first on How Appealing.

“Imagine if the Press Covered the Supreme Court Like Congress; You can’t, can you?”

HowAppealing

MAY 22, 2023

“Imagine if the Press Covered the Supreme Court Like Congress; You can’t, can you?” The post “Imagine if the Press Covered the Supreme Court Like Congress; You can’t, can you?” ” Dahlia Lithwick has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Have Biglaw Firms Pressed ‘Pause’ On Diversity Initiatives Thanks To Anti-DEI Lawsuits?

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The post Have Biglaw Firms Pressed ‘Pause’ On Diversity Initiatives Thanks To Anti-DEI Lawsuits? Do these lawsuits have Biglaw firms running scared when it comes to diversity? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Armed Taliban break up lawyers press conference protesting Afghanistan bar association takeover

JURIST

DECEMBER 4, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Armed Taliban fighters broke up a press conference by Afghan lawyers about to start at a Kabul hotel early Sunday morning, arresting several of the lawyers in attendance. The lawyers arrested were held for about half an hour before being released.

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“Summer of ‘luxury junkets’? Senate Dems press Supreme Court to shore up ethics this month.”

HowAppealing

JUNE 14, 2023

Senate Dems press Supreme Court to shore up ethics this month.” Senate Dems press Supreme Court to shore up ethics this month.” “Summer of ‘luxury junkets’? ” John Fritze of USA Today has this report. ” This afternoon, the U.S. ” You can access the video of the hearing via this link.

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Activists Press Full 5th Circ. To Nix Nasdaq Diversity Rule

Law 360

MARCH 22, 2024

Conservative groups opposing a requirement that Nasdaq-listed companies publicly disclose board diversity data are pressing the full bench of the Fifth Circuit to declare the rule unconstitutional, arguing the U.S.

“Former Justice Stephen Breyer reflects on ‘unfortunate’ Supreme Court leak before Dobbs abortion ruling; In an interview with NBC’s ‘Meet the Press,’ Breyer was asked whether the justices had discussed a compromise 15-week abortion ban”

HowAppealing

MARCH 23, 2024

“Former Justice Stephen Breyer reflects on ‘unfortunate’ Supreme Court leak before Dobbs abortion ruling; In an interview with NBC’s ‘Meet the Press,’ Breyer was asked whether the justices had discussed a compromise 15-week abortion ban”: Alexandra Marquez of NBC News has this report.

Court

Are Yale Students’ Pre-Law Worries Pressing?

Above The Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The post Are Yale Students’ Pre-Law Worries Pressing? It really do be like that sometimes. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Laws Law School

Taliban justice ministry summons protesting lawyers after AIBA press conference dispersed

JURIST

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Reliable sources in Afghanistan told JURIST Sunday that the Taliban Ministry of Justice has summoned the lawyers who organized a press conference earlier in the day to protest the recent Taliban takeover of the Afghanistan Independent Bar Association (AIBA) and the removal of lawyer licensing authority from the AIBA to the Ministry of Justice.

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Even Routine Lawsuits Can Be Covered By The Press

Above The Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The post Even Routine Lawsuits Can Be Covered By The Press appeared first on Above the Law. Lawyers should make their litigation papers easily digestible to legal professionals as well as the public at large.

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Stop The Presses! — Just Kidding, You Can’t

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It is not a perfect system, but it is difficult to limit the press without overly limiting the press.

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“The Smearing of Lorie Smith: She won a landmark First Amendment victory; The press now falsely claims she filed a ‘fake case.'”

HowAppealing

JULY 11, 2023

“The Smearing of Lorie Smith: She won a landmark First Amendment victory; The press now falsely claims she filed a ‘fake case.'” The post “The Smearing of Lorie Smith: She won a landmark First Amendment victory; The press now falsely claims she filed a ‘fake case.'”

“Nation’s Oldest Judge Unloads as She Presses for Reinstatement; Judge Newman, 96, argues for reinstatement from suspension; Colleagues sidelined her for not complying with fitness probe”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 26, 2023

“Nation’s Oldest Judge Unloads as She Presses for Reinstatement; Judge Newman, 96, argues for reinstatement from suspension; Colleagues sidelined her for not complying with fitness probe”: Michael Shapiro of Bloomberg Law has this report. Today, the New Civil Liberties Alliance issued a news release titled “ NCLA Asks D.C.

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“Nevada church presses US Supreme Court on COVID-19 limits”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 22, 2021

“Nevada church presses US Supreme Court on COVID-19 limits”: Scott Sonner of The Associated Press has this report.

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“Goldman presses 2nd Circ to put teeth in Supreme Court class certification ruling”

HowAppealing

MAY 12, 2022

“Goldman presses 2nd Circ to put teeth in Supreme Court class certification ruling”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.

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“Covid Shot-or-Test Rule Opponents Press Supreme Court for Stay”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 4, 2022

“Covid Shot-or-Test Rule Opponents Press Supreme Court for Stay”: Robert Iafolla of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Lawmakers set to press Supreme Court on ethics standards; Lawmaker concerns include a lack of information on court’s leak investigation”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 12, 2023

“Lawmakers set to press Supreme Court on ethics standards; Lawmaker concerns include a lack of information on court’s leak investigation”: Michael Macagnone of Roll Call has this report.

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“Ginni Thomas pressed 29 Ariz. lawmakers to help overturn Trump’s defeat, emails show”

HowAppealing

JUNE 10, 2022

“Ginni Thomas pressed 29 Ariz. lawmakers to help overturn Trump’s defeat, emails show”: Emma Brown of The Washington Post has this report.

“The Abortion Provider Who Became the Most Hated Woman in New York: In nineteenth-century New York, abortion was shrouded in secrecy and stigma; But, for Madame Restell, there was no such thing as bad press.”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2024

“The Abortion Provider Who Became the Most Hated Woman in New York: In nineteenth-century New York, abortion was shrouded in secrecy and stigma; But, for Madame Restell, there was no such thing as bad press.” ” Moira Donegan has this Under Review books essay online at The New Yorker.

“Perspective: Is the Supreme Court Still a Defender of Press Freedom?”

HowAppealing

JUNE 9, 2021

“Perspective: Is the Supreme Court Still a Defender of Press Freedom?” ” Tony Mauro has this post at Freedom Forum.

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Nothing Says ‘Impartial Judge’ Like Clarence Thomas Publicly Making Fun Of The Press

Above The Law

MAY 17, 2022

The post Nothing Says ‘Impartial Judge’ Like Clarence Thomas Publicly Making Fun Of The Press appeared first on Above the Law. After hearing this audio, Kathryn Rubino immediately wanted to know if this was an enforceable promise.

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Laws Court

Advocates warn of deteriorating conditions for journalists on World Press Freedom Day

Authorities in Kurdistan region of Iraq must stop assaults on press freedom: Amnesty International

Trending Sources

India releases draft press registration rules, authorizing faceless audits and inspections

Mexico journalists hold vigil after colleague killed amid escalating violence against press

Hong Kong Journalist’s Association: ‘Press freedom index hits new low’

“Do Judges Also ‘Berate’ The Press?”

New report reveals press freedom nearly eradicated in Hong Kong

EU dispatch: proposed EU measures will increase press freedom and safety, but there is still work to do

Greece ranks as lowest EU country in press freedom report for second consecutive year

Associated Press: Kenya police ordered not to report deaths during protests

No for Now: 5 Smart Steps for Pressing Pause

Turkish disinformation bill endangers free press, UN human rights office says

Media groups demand release of journalists held by Taliban, condemn suppression of press freedom

Amnesty International reports Bangladesh press freedom endangered after government calls largest newspaper an ‘enemy’

Stop the Presses! DEA and DOJ Fine eBay for not Reporting Sales of Tableting and Pill Press Machines

Delhi court orders release of journalists’ devices, citing press freedom impact of year-long seizure

Hong Kong journalist group alleges new vehicle registry policy impedes press freedom

Federal Prosecutor Benchslapped Over ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ Press Release

Hong Kong press freedom groups condemn harassment of journalists

HRW presses EU, calls for better human rights conditions in Vietnam

“Press Release Regarding Upcoming Oral Argument Sessions”

India court orders Delhi government to enforce promise made at press conference

Beware the Buzzy Press Release

“Another separation-of-powers case, press access to trials, and maritime insurance”

“Imagine if the Press Covered the Supreme Court Like Congress; You can’t, can you?”

Have Biglaw Firms Pressed ‘Pause’ On Diversity Initiatives Thanks To Anti-DEI Lawsuits?

Armed Taliban break up lawyers press conference protesting Afghanistan bar association takeover

“Summer of ‘luxury junkets’? Senate Dems press Supreme Court to shore up ethics this month.”

Activists Press Full 5th Circ. To Nix Nasdaq Diversity Rule

“Former Justice Stephen Breyer reflects on ‘unfortunate’ Supreme Court leak before Dobbs abortion ruling; In an interview with NBC’s ‘Meet the Press,’ Breyer was asked whether the justices had discussed a compromise 15-week abortion ban”

Are Yale Students’ Pre-Law Worries Pressing?

Taliban justice ministry summons protesting lawyers after AIBA press conference dispersed

Even Routine Lawsuits Can Be Covered By The Press

Stop The Presses! — Just Kidding, You Can’t

“The Smearing of Lorie Smith: She won a landmark First Amendment victory; The press now falsely claims she filed a ‘fake case.'”

“Nation’s Oldest Judge Unloads as She Presses for Reinstatement; Judge Newman, 96, argues for reinstatement from suspension; Colleagues sidelined her for not complying with fitness probe”

“Nevada church presses US Supreme Court on COVID-19 limits”

“Goldman presses 2nd Circ to put teeth in Supreme Court class certification ruling”

“Covid Shot-or-Test Rule Opponents Press Supreme Court for Stay”

“Lawmakers set to press Supreme Court on ethics standards; Lawmaker concerns include a lack of information on court’s leak investigation”

“Ginni Thomas pressed 29 Ariz. lawmakers to help overturn Trump’s defeat, emails show”

“The Abortion Provider Who Became the Most Hated Woman in New York: In nineteenth-century New York, abortion was shrouded in secrecy and stigma; But, for Madame Restell, there was no such thing as bad press.”

“Perspective: Is the Supreme Court Still a Defender of Press Freedom?”

Nothing Says ‘Impartial Judge’ Like Clarence Thomas Publicly Making Fun Of The Press

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