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In 1988, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. The court ruled unanimously for Hustler, which had published a parody of religious leader Jerry Falwell, who…

George Freeman, the former assistant general counsel for the New York Times, moderated a panel discussion on the Trump administration and its relationship with the press at the American Bar …

In a forum on communications law, the participants discussed the question, “The Pentagon Papers Case 35 Years Later: How Would the Court Decide Today?” They gave personal recollections of d…

Participants of New York Times v. U.S. Government talked about the Supreme Court case. The discussion was held amid its 25th anniversary. The “Pentagon Papers” were classified documents,…

ABA Annual Conference - American Press in Times of War

Panelists discussed the legacy of the Watergate tapes as the National Archives continues to release them. This was part of a symposium in honor of the 25th anniversary of the break-in at the…

Former Associate Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell (1972 to 1987) discussed his experiences on the Supreme Court and his relationships with his fellow justices during his long career. He vo…

The American Bar Association (ABA) hosted a panel discussion on allowing video cameras in courtrooms during proceedings. Participants debated the pros and cons of allowing cameras in the cou…

Committee members heard testimony from lawmakers, government officials, and public policy specialists about a bill, sponsored by majority leader Robert Dole, barring federal agencies from pr…