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By Lee Levine
Lawyer, Levine Sullivan & Koch
In the United States, the government may not prevent the publication of a newspaper, even when there is reason to believe that it is about to reveal information that will endanger our national security. FULL STORY>



Judges seem to question heavy fines for reporter
Appealing contempt ruling, Toni Locy's lawyer tells D.C. Circuit that journalists' ability to report on critical issues is at risk. 05.09.08
 
News media denied access to R. Kelly case records, transcripts
Illinois Supreme Court rejects call to order Cook County Circuit Court to unseal court records, lift gag order on attorneys. 05.06.08


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