Join the New England First Amendment Coalition for a free 30 Minute Skills class. According to the First Amendment Encyclopedia, the fair report privilege is a widely recognized, state-law defense to libel actions when journalists report on or republish defamatory statements made by the government. It can be a very valuable tool for journalists but its protection can vary depending on the state. By attending this class, you’ll learn:
– How the fair report privilege works and current legal questions about the protection it provides.
– Where to find out if your state has a fair reporting privilege and if so, its scope of protection.
– Good practices you can begin now to make your reporting more likely covered by the privilege.
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