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Texas Journalists and Open Government Advocates Won on Both Sides of the Ball in the 2023 Legislative Session

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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

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The 2021 Legislative Session: Texas Broadcasters Taking Victories Where They Can Find Them

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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

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Beer Businesses Strike State Law Showing it Unconstitutionally Interferes with Their Commercial Free Speech Rights

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a District Court’s decision to strike down a state law that placed severe restrictions on alcohol advertising. For example, under the law, Joe’s Bar could run the ad, “Drink...more

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2019 Legislative Session Marked by Important Victories for Texas Newsrooms

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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

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Boletín Mensual de Telecomunicaciones - Junio 2017

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Las siguientes publicaciones fueron hechas por autoridades del gobierno federal durante Junio de 2017 en relación con el Sector de Telecomunicaciones de México....more

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Mexico Telecommunications Update - June 2017

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The following announcements were made by public government authorities in June 2017 regarding Mexico's telecommunications sector: Public Call for Official Approval as Telecommunications and Broadcasting Expert - The...more

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Schilling Firing: Can You Fire An Employee for What They Say on Social Media?

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This week ESPN fired pitcher-turned-broadcaster Kurt Schilling for an allegedly offensive tweet about the recently passed law in North Carolina requiring persons to use the restroom associated with the sex of their birth. As...more

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Entertainment and Media Litigation Update - October 2015

The "Dancing Baby" Case—Ninth Circuit Rules That "Fair Use" Must First Be Considered Before Sending Takedown Notices Under the DMCA - Why it matters: On September 14, 2015, the Ninth Circuit ruled in Lenz v. Universal...more

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