TABLE OF CONTENTS


Foreword

Introduction


Part I: News Gathering from Government Sources

     I. Access to Records of State Government

     II. Access to Meetings of State and Local Government

    III. Access to Records of the Federal Government

     IV. Access to Meetings of, the Federal Government


Part II: Restrictions on News Gathering and Publication

    I. Prior Restraints or Gag Orders

    II. Courtroom Closure and Sealing Court Records


Part III: Defamation and Privacy

    I. Defamation

    II. Invasion of Privacy


Part IV: Subpoenas and Search Warrants

    I. Subpoenas

    II. Search Warrants