In my work for the Texas Association of Broadcasters, I had a ringside seat for some pitched battles to save landmark statutes protecting public access to government records and free speech against encroachment by bills that...more
Faced with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the February winter storm energy shortages, and redistricting, most observers thought there would be little time left in the 2021 Texas legislative session for bills...more
8/30/2021
/ Broadcasting ,
Disaster Preparedness ,
Free Speech ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Journalists ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Public Health ,
Public Policy ,
Public Records ,
Redistricting ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures
The 2019 Texas Legislative session will be remembered for several hard-won victories by a coalition of advocates for free expression, news reporting, and open access to government records led by Jackson Walker client the...more
9/17/2019
/ Anti-SLAPP ,
Broadcasting ,
Citizens Participation Acts ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Free Speech ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Legislative Agendas ,
News Stories ,
Press Releases ,
Public Concern ,
Public Information ,
Public Records
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster” declares stool pigeon Henry Hill in the opening scene of Martin Scorsese’s mob classic Goodfellas. Complementing the iconic performances of Robert De Niro, Ray...more
3/29/2018
/ Anti-SLAPP ,
Appeals ,
Dismissals ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Free Speech ,
Name and Likeness ,
Reaffirmation ,
Right of Publicity ,
Television Shows ,
Transformative Use ,
Video Games