New California Law Addresses Prohibition on Serial Meetings on Social Media -
California public officials could run afoul of the Brown Act if they communicate with legislative members of the same body on social media...more
The First Amendment continues to evolve to ensure speakers remain protected.
This was recently substantiated by the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University,...more
The court concluded its opinion with an observation that at this time in history, “wide-open, robust debate” is the best assurance of good government.
The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled last week that public...more
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Social media is the modern-day public square.
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms have effectively harnessed technology to turn communication into an interactive dialogue — fundamentally shifting the way...more
If a public official creates a public forum from his or her social media account — even if the account was established before taking office — the official cannot block people from the account in response to the person...more
Public Agencies are Free to Adopt Their Own Policies Regarding Access to Private Communications on Public Issues -
A California Court of Appeal ruled yesterday that public agencies are not required to disclose...more