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How The States Govern The News Media - A Survey Of Selected Jurisdictions, Jon H. Sylvester

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This article examines the statutory and decisional law of California, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York and Texas to determine the similarities and differences of their laws regarding defamation, invasion of privacy, cameras in the courtroom, shield laws (reporter's privilege), broadcast of recorded conversations, publication of pilfered documents, open records legislation, and open meetings legislation.