Editor & Publisher: Bill Proposed to Extend N.Y. Shield Law to Bloggers

Posted on 17 August, 2008 by Martin Stabe

New York state Sen. Thomas Duane has "proposed legislation that would protect bloggers from contempt-of-court charges for refusing to disclose confidential information or sources."

Radio Netherlands Worldwide: Legislation may include Non-disclosure right

Posted on 23 November, 2007 by Martin Stabe

"Dutch Justice Minister Ernst Hirsch Ballin says he wants to formalise the right of journalists to refuse to reveal their sources by incorporating it in legislation."

CNET News.com: The Iconoclast: How politicians weakened a legal shield for bloggers

Posted on 17 October, 2007 by Martin Stabe

"Originally the proposed shield law gave a broad immunization to journalists, including bloggers who acted as journalists. But eventually it morphed into a far less protective form..."

Beltway Blogroll: A Shield For Bloggers — Or Maybe Not

Posted on 17 October, 2007 by Martin Stabe

"[T]he requirement that a 'substantial portion' of a blogger's livelihood come from gathering and publishing news will exclude most bloggers..."

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Editor & Publisher: Bill Proposed to Extend N.Y. Shield Law to Bloggers

Radio Netherlands Worldwide: Legislation may include Non-disclosure right

CNET News.com: The Iconoclast: How politicians weakened a legal shield for bloggers

Beltway Blogroll: A Shield For Bloggers — Or Maybe Not