Damages for broken promise upheld

Article Abstract:

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in Cohen v Cowles Media that media sources may sue for a breach of promise of confidentiality if their identities are revealed and may be rewarded damages under promissory estoppel. Cowles Media argued that an estoppel claim had not been established and was inconsistent with constitutional protection of the press. Cohen argued public and constitutional support for the protection of media sources, and that if the press were made immune to keeping promises of confidentiality sources would cease to come forward with information.

Remedies, Breach of contract, Estoppel

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State's 'due process' right doesn't trump shield law

Article Abstract:

The California Supreme Court ruled in Miller v. Superior Court that the due process rights of prosecutors to pursue evidence did not overcome the confidentiality rights of the press and therefore the prosecution was not entitled to unaired portions of videotape of an inmate's interview.

California, Due process of law

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Naming source not waiver of privilege

Article Abstract:

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled in Diaz v. Eighth Judicial District Court that a reporter did not waive his confidential privilege by identifying and quoting a source in published material and could not be forced to testify regarding the source.

Nevada, Waiver (Civil procedure)

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