October 12, 2010
Do US firms working abroad uphold the First Amendment?
Does a U.S. Corporation have a legal responsibility to respect the First Amendment while working in a foreign country? Is…
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September 17, 2010
Bundling agenda action items silences public input
I would like to question the legality of a new practice our school board school board to “bundle” regular action…
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August 30, 2010
Mayor up for reelection wants to stifle public comment on candidates
The mayor who is running for reelection is currently advancing a policy revision to stifle the public comments during City…
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August 27, 2010
Is there a law about distributing fliers near a courthouse?
Is there any caselaw or information I can refer to regarding display of a sign, placard, or passing out fliers…
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August 20, 2010
The DA gives information to other media, but refuses to make it available to our newspaper
I uncovered an election-time irregularity in the office of the District Attorney. This news led to his assistant’s departure. Now,…
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June 23, 2010
Can Golf Group Nix Magazine Give Away in Parking Lot?
I publish a golf lifestyle magazine. We had planned to distribute our magazine free at the parking lots during the…
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June 10, 2010
Can ID Be Required to Make Public Comment?
At City Council and Planning Commission meetings they have assign next to the public-comment podium that says “Please state your…
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June 5, 2010
Can teacher lose job if student-survey questions school board policy?
My questions are as follows:
1. If a teacher assigns students the task of survey development and distribution along with…
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May 29, 2010
City Denies Critics Access To Information?
I was very concerned about the Dallas Morning News article from May 19, 2010: “JUDGE ORDERS CITY CRITIC TO AVOID…
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May 29, 2010
When Can A Newspaper Publish Documents Meant To Be Private?
I’m a freelance writer pursuing a story about another publication,but I’m concerned because much of the info we have consists…