Trager′s The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication (eBook)

Chapter 1 · The Rule of Law: Law in a Changing Communication and Political Environment
Rule of Law
Body of the Law
Structure of the Judicial System
Processes of the Law
Chapter 2 · The First Amendment: Speech and Press Freedoms in Theory and Reality
Theoretical Foundations and History of the First Amendment
Technology and the First Amendment
How Courts Interpret the First Amendment
When Government Restrains First Amendment Freedoms
How the Supreme Court Reviews Laws Affecting First Amendment Rights
Protections and Boundaries for Different Categories of Speech
Protections for Assembly and Association
Emerging Law
Chapter 3 · Speech Distinctions: Different Categories Trigger Distinct Treatment
Disruptive Speech
Symbolic Speech
Do Media Incite Harm?
Speech in Schools
Emerging Law
Chapter 4 · Libel and Emotional Distress: The Plaintiff’s Case
A Brief History
The Elements of Libel: The Plaintiff’s Case
Emotional Distress
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Emerging Law
Chapter 5 · Libel: Defenses and Privileges
Truth
Anti-SLAPP Protection
Fair Report Privilege
Opinion
Section 230 Immunity
Other Defenses
Additional Defense Considerations
Chapter 6 · Protecting Privacy: Conflicts Among the Press, the Government and the Right to Privacy
Constitutional Right to Privacy
Privacy Torts
Privacy and Data Protection
Emerging Law
Chapter 7 · Gathering Information: Opportunities and Obstacles
Brief Overview of Access
First Amendment Right of Access
Statutory Right of Access
Statutory Limits to Access
Other Limits to Gathering Information
Chapter 8 · Overseeing Justice: Speech and Press Freedoms In and About the Courts
Access to Courts and Court Records
Advancing Fairness in Trials
Balancing Interests
Advancing the Flow of News
Chapter 9 · Electronic Media Regulation: From Radio to the Internet
What Is Electronic Media?
History of Broadcast Regulation
Reasons to Regulate Broadcasting
Federal Communications Commission
Broadcast Programming Rules
Multichannel Video Programming Distributor Regulation
Internet Regulation
Chapter 10 · Obscenity and Indecency: Social Norms and Legal Standards
Obscenity
Indecency
Obscenity, Indecency and the Internet
Chapter 11 · Intellectual Property: Protecting and Using Intangible Creations
Copyright
Trademarks
Emerging Law
Chapter 12 · Advertising: When Speech and Commerce Converge
Commercial Speech
Difficulties Defining Commercial Speech
Testing Commercial Speech Protection
Compelling Commercial Speech
Regulating Vice Products
Regulating Ads on Government Property
False or Misleading Commercial Speech
The Lanham Act
State Law Claims
Confusion and Doctrinal Pressures
Consumer Protection and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Other Executive Agencies
Corporate Political Speech