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Author: Carolyn Shurr Levin

Fighting back against lawsuits designed to silence speech

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June 1, 2013September 5, 2018 Carolyn Shurr Levin

Anti-SLAAP statutes in many states can help student journalists who are faced with libel lawsuits filed with the intention of silencing otherwise protected speech.

Tagged legal analysis, reports, Spring 2013

Is copyright law curbing our freedom in the digital age?

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September 4, 2012September 5, 2018 Carolyn Shurr Levin

Because of the widespread confusion about copyrights, what they are and what they protect, a basic understanding of copyright law is essential for not only student journalists, but for anyone working with content from the Internet for just about any purpose.

Tagged Fall 2012, reports

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