World wide worry: without uniform laws among the nations of the world, content providers in the United States risk shutdowns, run-arounds or worse abroad
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The author discusses conflicts in jurisdiction, morals, and freedom of speech concepts as countries attempt to deal with Internet content without uniform laws or standards.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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Are secret courts in the best interest of the child?
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The author discusses the pros and cons of closed child protection hearings and whether press access helps or hinders the process of helping abused or neglected children.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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Librarians, libertarians lead opposition to law requiring filters for public computers
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The author discusses actions taken by public libraries and others opposing legislation which would require filters on computers for schools and libraries using federal money as a limitation of free speech.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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