Trying to shed light on cases, judges get slapped for speaking to media
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The author discusses the difficulties facing judges when they speak to the press and, in trying to educate the public regarding the court system, cross the ethical line and appear bias regarding cases before them.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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Secret settlements: hiding defects, hurting the public
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The author discusses public safety problems with secret settlements involving products liability cases and legal attempts to prevent such information from being kept from the public.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2000
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Secret justice: anonymous juries
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A survey of laws and discussion on the trend of limiting reporter access to jury information is presented.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2000
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