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Journalists, this one is for you! 🔍 🗞️Journalists and newsrooms around the world regularly face threats that aim to limit their ability to report, undermining access to information, press freedom, and democratic governance.🌍 To help, our Public Interest Reporting program just published a set of guidelines with practical strategies to help media outlets anticipate and respond to legal threats, including: ▶️Avoiding defamation and related claims ▶️Legal documentation ▶️Relocation, corporate formation, and tax exemption Download the full guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/eNheG9Zz

Sadly, I'm feeling increasingly more "hard line" in more recent years, the last handful especially, hence must agree with Kyle Reyes here. I would also add, any government employee, executive, member of congress, or any other government role found to not have been upholding their duties particularly the US Constitution, should be under real risk of forfeiting their commonly, very nice pensions packages. That are typically far more lucrative than the average US citizen. Those found guilty of weaponizing of government like via the hearings led by the Congressional Committee Investigating Weaponization of Government, should also be at real risk of having their pensions stripped away. Why have I become more "hard line" in more recent years? Easy. "The West" as we formerly knew it and with this today barely-still Constitutional Representative Republic are together very well advanced to long-targeted "takedown". Period. And the bulk of that has been advanced and continues to intensify, courtesy of... #enemieswithinthegates Arrayed against this barely-still #constitutionalrepresentativerepublic Bringing in even more, #enemieswithinthegates Why? Perhaps, #wef Bulldozing a path for, #unagenda2030 Mandating, #nosovereignnations #henceopenborders #noprivateproperty (Squatters Epidemic, anyone?) #notravel (Sudden Airliners Mishaps Syndrome, anyone?) #unlessyouare #davosjetsetterselite ??? And US #specops #veteran turned globetrotting Investigative Journalist and War Correspondent Michael Yon stated in an interview late last year QUOTE: "The WEF and CCP are more one and the same than partners..." +++ But that's just what I think has been/ might be happening. What do you all think? #surveysays

First Amendment advocates worry about an emboldened Trump using civil litigation to target journalists he dislikes. politico.com You can read the associated article written by Josh Gerstein below. Commentary: The President of the United States job description is neither throne of retribution nor position of pass the buck to an attorney. It is neither get out the racism wand and continue the Obama shielded tirade nor make agreements to keep attorneys employed with government money against specific journalists. Watch out for the deflection. Begin focusing on preserving the United States government. Former President Donald Trump damaged relationships and deconstructed the job while in office during the years of coup d’etat planning 2017-2021. His “I am not supposed to tell you” behavior which deliberately steps beyond established norms thwarting correct behavior is your guide. If it’s supposed to occur expect him to disobey, disagree, and disrupt. Remember he uses black people, people of color, and his employees as his shield to protect his behavior against democracy. And, most of us in this country fit the description. Democracy loyalists and United States patriots are not emboldened to remind him of his responsibilities by way of journalists, social media, word of mouth, and every guard of the government. They are required to remind him of his responsibilities all the while protecting the people of the United States and the dignity of the United States government.

Coverage of the statehouse and local government can feel both overwhelming and polarizing for our communities. But as journalists, our job is to help cut through the noise, explain what’s at stake, and show people how it may impact their lives. Here's how you can do that. ✅ Explain how the process works to empower your audience ✅ Focus on local impact and what’s likely to become law ✅ Highlight collaboration, not just conflict More from Lynn Walsh here. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gkTBVnkP

In the current political climate, the United States is facing a crisis of trust—one that extends across the media, the legal system, and the government. The division between political factions has never been more pronounced, and the accusations levelled against high-profile figures, such as Donald Trump, have only exacerbated the rift. Among the most contentious issues is the handling of classified documents, with both Trump and President Joe Biden under investigation for mishandling sensitive materials. But what if the narratives surrounding these incidents are incomplete or even deliberately distorted? https://lnkd.in/de4BsEcr

Back in the day the San Jose Mercury would report on who was arrested and who was found guilty in court. We thought we understood the story and the assignment. This morning we published an article about the win of a local San Jose social media journalist in an anti-Slapp lawsuit. We reported on this when San Jose City Councilman Peter Ortiz first filed the restraining order against East Side San Jose Times. What surprised me doing this story ? 1. How shamelessly unethical the San Jose Mercury News has become in their local reporting. They broke the story of a temporary restraining order being granted for Ortiz. But they didn’t get comment from the journalist or his attorney when they did. Nor did they follow up to report Ortiz lost and was found to have violated the First Amendment rights of a journalist. 2. That Jidge Geffon denied our media requests and closed the courtroom to the remote public , but called the case a matter of public interest. 3. That all of the San Jose City Councilmembers , City Attorney and the mayor have remained mum while these elected officials claim they are fearful of speech as they use city resources to claim they are fearful of their personal safety while they crest a public safety threat every day. 4. That the McManis Faulkner law firm keeps representing clients like Peter Ortiz. Abusive , entitled and overfunded to misuse the courts. The firm once stood for the First Amendment. Now they just try to weaponize it for profit. Here is the link to the arficle in the a Davis Vanguard https://lnkd.in/g-zfF7BX If you happen to see the video trailer on Twitter (X) , Instagram or YouTube , please let me know where you found it. Helps for our local open source investigative reporting. Or the Sheriff training we apparently need to be doing about # and @ and how they relate to family court and restraining orders involving minors counsel. #JessicaHuey #AndrewCook #NicoleFord #MorrisBisted #ContanceCarpenter #BJFadem #HeatherAllan #EvaMartelle #AurthurLin

🚨 Exciting Announcement! 🚨 Thrilled to be chairing the launch of CASE's latest resource, the Anti-SLAPP Guidebook, this Thursday. This comprehensive guide is designed to help public watchdogs and advocates understand how to protect themselves from abusive lawsuits & legal threats, position their defences effectively, and know where to get help if facing a legal threat or actual suit. We'll be offering a series of mini-trainings on key areas most relevant to those speaking truth to power: Training 1# Preventing Trouble with Copyright & Trademark Laws Training 2# Preventing Trouble with Defamation Training 3# Preventing Trouble with Whistleblowing & Data Protection Laws Whether you're actively involved in advocacy, journalism, or simply want to stay informed, this resource is a must-have. Sign-up links to the training sessions are included below. #LegalDefense #PublicWatchdogs #AntiSLAPP #Advocacy #FreeSpeech #CASE

In this episode, @John David, president of the David PR Group, discusses how law firms can prepare for and manage public relations crises. He outlines the importance of having a media policy, preparing for predictable and unexpected crises, and ensuring a single, clear point of communication during such events. The conversation provides vital insights into crisis management planning for law firms, including addressing regulatory challenges and the significance of updating privacy policies. https://lnkd.in/giWMhs5q

In this episode, @John David, president of the David PR Group, discusses how law firms can prepare for and manage public relations crises. He outlines the importance of having a media policy, preparing for predictable and unexpected crises, and ensuring a single, clear point of communication during such events. The conversation provides vital insights into crisis management planning for law firms, including addressing regulatory challenges and the significance of updating privacy policies. https://lnkd.in/giWMhs5q

In this article, I explain the nuts and bolts of how Donald Trump will subvert the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute his enemies and fundamentally alter our democracy from a "Nation of Laws and Not Men" to a nation subservient to the rule of one man. Please consider subscribing to my Substack Newsletter, "Legally Speaking." It's absolutely free. And if you agree with my post, share it with others. #donaldtrump #ruleoflaw #departmentofjustice