Citizen Journalism: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities

Citizen Journalism: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities

(Story by Carol Thompson) Professional journalists have few, if any, financial worries if they are sued for defamation. The lawsuits are generally against the news organization with the journalist named as one of the defendants and in most instances legal costs...
Raising the Shield: Free Flow of Information Act

Raising the Shield: Free Flow of Information Act

(Story by Carol Thompson) The Free Flow of Information Act, which would be the first federal Shield Law, is not flowing too quickly through Washington. The Free Flow of Information Act passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee last September, but has yet to make it...
Going Once, Going Twice…Sold Out From Under the Property Owner

Going Once, Going Twice…Sold Out From Under the Property Owner

(Story by Carol Thompson) Justin Hunt thought perhaps he could claim a small stake in the American dream, but for the Ballymote, Ireland, resident the dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Hunt established Eire Realty, LLC in Texas Jan. 31, 2012, with the...