How We Can Help Your Newspaper
We can help newspaper publishers with a wide range of legal issues and concerns. Our areas of practice include:
Newspaper Adjudication
Publishers and enjoy a wide range of benefits when their newspaper attains adjudicated status. We help newspapers meet adjudication requirements under California law and successfully navigate the adjudication process.
Bids/RFPs
Local agencies may release RFPs and Requests for Bids for publication of their legal notices. We understand the bidding process and can help you navigate submitting a bid.
First Amendment
Newspapers and other media sources are guaranteed certain rights under the First Amendment, but publishers often find it difficult to exercise their rights due to frivolous lawsuits and threats. The firm is dedicated to protecting clients’ rights and supporting the free press.
Defamation
Disagreement is an essential component of society. The media must be free to engage in social or political disagreement without facing a lawsuit every time they express a dissenting viewpoint. We’ll explore a variety of defenses against defamation and libel to protect your newspaper’s freedom and reputation.
Public Records Requests
The California Public Records Act allows individuals, corporations, and other entities to view and inspect California public records. In general, you are not required to disclose the reason you’ve made a request. We can help uncover the truth if your public records requests are being ignored or denied.
Reporter’s Privilege/Shield Law
Under the Shield Law, publishers, reporters, and others in this industry cannot be adjudged in contempt by the court by refusing to disclose an anonymous source. Those being pressured to reveal confidential sources should act quickly to avoid a contempt citation and other consequences.
Anti-SLAPP
The law stridently defends your right to free speech or petition. If an individual, corporation, or government entity files a complaint against you, you should retain an attorney promptly to seek relief under the anti-SLAPP statute. This statute can dismiss complaints against you and protect your personal information.
Brown Act
Many governmental bodies are held to the requirements of the Brown Act. Under this act, local government agencies in California must provide public access to their meetings. Application of this act is complicated and multifaceted, and as a result, individuals may require the assistance of an attorney.
It’s crucial to work with an attorney with an extensive understanding of the publishing industry. Contact us now to schedule your complimentary consultation.
