For many years Nevada has had on its books a criminal libel statute. It was considered an historical anachronism. However, that was until 1992, when an attorney implied that they might consider filing criminal libel charges against a Nevada paper. While the DA eventually decided not to prosecute, the incident …
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4A: A Brief Course In Defamation This section does not purport to be an explanation of the nuances of defamation law, and especially not of its defenses. It is solely designed to give you an idea of what types of publication can form the basis for a defamation suit. Defamation …
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3B: Subpoenas Under State Law 3B1: Nevada’s Shield Law Nevada’s Shield Law, NRS §49.275 is one of the strongest in the nation. It states: No reporter, former reporter or editorial employee of any newspaper, periodical or press association or employee of any radio or television station may be required to …
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What To Do When You Receive A Subpoena When you are handed a subpoena or receive one in the mail, immediately notify your editor and your attorney. Depending on the court (state or federal) you may have substantial protection against having to testify. However, unless steps are taken to quash …
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If you get handed a subpoena in open court: “Your honor, I am a reporter employed by a [newspaper or television station] and have been subpoenaed to testify about information I obtained in that capacity. I believe that I am privileged from testifying about such information pursuant to NRS 49.275. …
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Read More »News services The Associated Press Organizations NV Energy Nevada Policy Research Institute Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism Individuals John Barrette Marilyn Newton Interested in joining? CARSON CITY County: Carson City Battle Born 2460 Fairview Drive Carson City, NV 89701 Telephone: (775) 887-7250 FAX: (775) 887-7256 Publisher: Bill Burks Editor: …
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Nevada Press Association Convention 2015 at the Nugget in Sparks this Friday and Saturday. The annual awards banquet, honoring the best in journalism and inductions to the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame, will be Friday night, with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The schedule for the …
Read More »Outstanding Journalist –Weeklies Annie Flanzraich, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza “Extremely versatile. Is able to engage the community in a variety of ways. Listens to the readers and can tackle tough issues.” Outstanding Journalist – Dailies Molly Ball, Las Vegas Review-Journal “She is tenacious in her coverage. Her writing encompasses a …
Read More »Outstanding Journalist- Dailies Marshall Allen, Las Vegas Sun“ “In a category loaded with talented reporters and investigative pieces, Marshall’s depth of reporting and the quality of his writing set his work apart. His indentured doctors stories were extraordinary, but over the other submissions were terrific examples of what journalists are …
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