Volume 6, Number 3
Bulletin Spring 2001
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Silha Center Co-authors Amicus Brief in First Amendment Case
For the first time since its founding in 1984, the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law has co-authored an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in a First Amendment case.
British Court Issues Historic Privacy Decision
In a landmark ruling on December 21, 2000, the Court of Appeals in London recognized for the first time a right to privacy in British law.
Silha Center Joins Advisory Council of The Cornerstone Project
In January 2001, the Silha Center joined the Advisory Council of The Cornerstone Project.
Silha Forum Focuses on Film Restoration
On February 8, 2001, the Silha Forum marked a creative departure from typical fora of the past which have dealt with issues relating to press law and ethics.
Silha Center Offers Comments on Access to Court Records
In an effort to encourage greater public access to court records in electronic format, the Silha Center submitted formal comments on Jan. 26, 2001, to a subcommittee of the United States Judicial Conference, arguing that privacy concerns should not deter the courts from continuing their efforts to provide access to judicial records through computer networks, including the Internet.
Yahoo! Bans Sales of Nazi Memorabilia After French Ruling
On January 3, 2001, Yahoo! decided to ban the sale of Nazi memorabilia on its auction site, six weeks after a court in Paris ordered the U.S.-based company to bar French surfers from its auctions.
FAIR Compiles Report of Pressures on Journalists
Although the United States Constitution guarantees the country’s media freedom from government interference, some have argued that this freedom and independence are being endangered from a different threat: corporate interests and financial pressures are said to shape and determine news and media content.
Terrorists and Criminals Seeking Media Access Sparks Ethics Debate
When, if ever, is it justified for the media to provide a forum to criminals and terrorists, and when, if ever, is it justified for journalists to cross the line between bystander and participant?
Silha Lecture 2001 to Focus on Bartnicki v. Vopper
Lee Levine, the prominent First Amendment attorney who represented the media defendants in Bartnicki v. Vopper, currently pending before the Supreme Court of the United States, will present the 2001 Annual Silha Lecture on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, beginning at 7 p.m.