Examines the development of retraction laws, which require publishers to correct allegedly false stories, and looks at their constitutional implications. (GT)

Suggests that the United States Supreme Court is moving toward a broad, constitutionally enforcable right of access. Offers support for this from an examination of the opinions delivered in "Richmond" and their logical implications. (FL)

Discusses issues involved in the 1977 United States Court of Appeals decision in "Edwards vs National Audubon Society," which provided a First Amendment shield for the news report of one public figure's attack on the character or performance of another. (GT)

An analysis of the opinions of Justice Byron R. White in numerous Supreme Court decisions indicates that, rather than being a foe of the First Amendment as is sometimes charged, White occupies a middle ground on First Amendment media issues. (GT)

Concludes that the 1955-1956 Senate Subcommittee investigation into allegations of Communist infiltration of the newspaper industry proved largely ineffectual, that the subcommittee hearings had no legislative purpose and created nonjudicial punishment for noncriminal persons, and that publishers were slow to recognize the threat to constitutional…

Reviews Supreme Court cases dealing with First Amendment protection for commercial advertising; concludes that the Supreme Court is moving in the direction of removing most restrictions on commercial advertising, in conflict with the desires of a number of important groups in society. (GT)

Discusses the possible application of contract law and state constitutions to free expression disputes in private schools. (FL)

Examines court cases dealing with charges of harassment, trespass, and invasion of privacy against reporters who ventured onto private property to gather news; proposes a test for such cases that would weigh the public interest in the particular information obtained against the nature of the intrusion. (GW)

Examines the history of alcoholic beverage advertising and the possible outcome of a constitutional challenge to laws that attempt to prohibit such ads from radio and television. (FL)

Describes the case of George Burdick, a newsman who invoked the Fifth Amendment in refusing to identify persons who had provided information about a member of President Wilson's administration. His right to maintain his Fifth Amendment stand was upheld in a 1915 Supreme Court decision. (GW)

An analysis of related cases since the Supreme Court case "Branzburg v Hayes," which concerned the news reporter's privilege question, shows that state and federal courts have been inconsistent in their decisions and that every decision in favor of journalists has been a qualified one. (GT)

Considers the way in which Drew Pearson--who was involved in more than 100 libel actions during his reporting career--fared in the courts and was affected by the ever-evolving libel law. (GT)