The First Amendment and the Media 2003
Table of Contents
Introduction / Section I / Section II / Section III / Section IV / Section V / Section VI /
Profiles of the Contributors/ First Amendment Council/
The Cornerstone Project/ About The Media Institute

 

INTRODUCTION

                Freedom of Speech as History Unfolds 
            Richard T. Kaplar

SECTION I:  ACCESS TO INFORMATION


            A.  Government Information Policies Trouble Right-To-Know Advocates
            Paul McMasters

            B.  New Law Allows Searches of Library, Bookstore Records
            Judith F. Krug and Deborah Caldwell-Stone

            C.  Ashcroft Memo on FOIA Policy Limits Access to Information
            Lucy Dalglish

            D.  Appeals Courts Split Over Access to Immigration Hearings
            Lucy Dalglish and Sara Thacker

            E.  Flynt Loses to Defense Dept. in Quest for Battlefield Access
            David L. Hudson, Jr. 

            F.  TV Cameras at Terrorism Trials Would Pose Security Risk
            Lucy Dalglish and Ashley Gauthier

            G.  Court Rebuffs Government Bid To Classify Nuclear Weapons Book  
            Mark S. Zaid


SECTION II:  ONLINE ISSUES


            A.  High Court Ruling Stirs Debate on Internet Community Standards
            Robert Corn-Revere

            B.  Courts Continue To Strike State 'Harmful to Minors' Bans  
            Robert M. O'Neil

            C.  Children's Internet Protection Act Unconstitutional, Court Rules
            Judith F. Krug and Deborah Caldwell-Stone

            D.  U.S. Courts Asked To Uphold French Restrictions on Yahoo!  
            Robert Corn-Revere

            E.  Legislators Aim To Restrict Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail
            Kurt Wimmer

            F.  Congress Creates 'Dot Kids' Domain for Children's Content             
            Kevin Goldberg and Richard M. Schmidt, Jr.

            G.  Nuremberg Files 'Wanted Posters' Not Protected by First Amendment
            Robert Corn-Revere

            H.  Supreme Court: 'Virtual' Child Pornography Ban Is Unconstitutional
            Laurence H. Winer

            I.  Challenge to DMCA Demonstrates Copyright, First Amendment Tension
            Kurt Wimmer

            J.  State Courts Try To Resolve Various Digital Defamation Issues
            Robert M. O’Neil

            K.  ‘Voyeur Dorm’ Remains Open as Supreme Court Avoids Case
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            L.  Washington Resident Ordered To Remove Names From Web Site
            Kevin Goldberg and Richard M. Schmidt, Jr.

            M.  Two Appeals Courts Address Jurisdiction Over Web Publications
            Kevin Goldberg and Richard M. Schmidt, Jr.

            N.  State Court Upholds Concept of Electronic Trespassing
            Robert M. O’Neil

 

SECTION III:  BROADCASTING AND CABLE TELEVISION



            A.  FCC Reverses Indecency Decisions as Enforcement Policy Sparks Dissent
            Robert Corn-Revere

            B.  FCC Decision on Cable Modems Opts for Less Regulation
            Laurence H. Winer

            C.  Rulings Force FCC To Review Broadcast Ownership Regulations 
            Kevin Goldberg and Richard M. Schmidt, Jr.

            D.  Court Sends Mixed Signals in Low Power FM Cases
            Kevin Goldberg and Richard M. Schmidt, Jr.

            E.  FCC Lacks Authority To Require Video Description
            Robert Corn-Revere

            F.  Senate Bill Would Require Free Air Time for Candidates
            Craig R. Smith

            G.  Maine City Imposes Moratorium on Public Access Channel 
            J. Laurent Scharff

 

SECTION IV:  COMMERCIAL SPEECH



            A.  Supreme Court Rules Against FDA on First Amendment Grounds 
            Tony Mauro

            B.  Federal Trade Commission Creates National Do-Not-Call Registry
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            C.  Jehovah’s Witnesses Prevail in Striking Broad Permit Requirement for Solicitors        
            Harvey L. Zuckman

            D.  California Ruling in Nike Case Limits Protection for Corporate Speech
            Robert M. O’Neil

            E.  Supreme Court Sidesteps Fray Over Target Marketing Lists
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            F.  FDA Seeks Public Comment on Its First Amendment Approach    
            Richard T. Kaplar

            G.  Federal Courts Strike Down Generic Advertising Assessments
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            H.  High Court Refuses To Hear Florida Case on Dental Disclaimers  
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            I.  Federal Appeals Court Finds Unsolicited Fax Ban Constitutional  
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            J.  Cities, States Gain Edge Over Outdoor Advertisers  
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

 

SECTION V:  PRESS RESTRICTIONS



            A.  Journalist Serves Record Time for Protecting Confidential Sources
            Robert M. O’Neil

            B.  Release of Intercepted Tape Sparks Capitol Hill Legal Battle
            Craig R. Smith

            C.  News Reporters Sanctioned for Violating Post-Trial Gag Order
            Robert M. O’Neil

            D.  Product Disparagement Case Hinges on Actual Malice, Avoidance of Truth 
            Rodney A. Smolla

            E.  False Light Award Overturned for Failing To Prove Actual Malice
            Judith Platt

            F.  Courts Continue To Grapple With Student Internet Speech
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

   

SECTION VI:  GENERAL MEDIA RESTRICTIONS



            A.  Controversial Ruling Finds Video Games Not Protected Speech 
            Judith F. Krug and Deborah Caldwell-Stone

            B.  Secondary Effects Doctrine Yields Fragmented Decision by High Court
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            C.  Right-of-Publicity Cases Address First Amendment Claims        
            Kurt Wimmer

            D.  Supreme Court Upholds Copyright Term Extension
            Tony Mauro

            E.  Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act Tests First Amendment Limits
            Robert Corn-Revere

            F.  Speech of Judicial Candidates Cannot Be Stifled, Court Rules    
            Robert S. Peck

            G.  Court Strikes One Provision of School Racial Harassment Policy
            David L. Hudson, Jr.

            H.  Challenges to Library Books Jump as ‘Harry Potter’ Tops List Again  
            Judith F. Krug and Beverley Becker

 


Profiles of the Contributors

First Amendment Advisory Council

The Cornerstone Project

The Media Institute