Legal Opinion
In Re Venezia
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided June 13, 2007PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Albin
New Jersey’s Shield Law, N.J.S.A 2A:84A-21 to -21.8, also known as the newsperson’s privilege, provides the news media far- reaching protections that are equaled by few states in the nation. Under our Shield Law, a news reporter generally can refuse to disclose in a legal inquiry any information concerning a published news article. Like all privileges, however, the Shield Law is not absolute and can be waived when a reporter knowingly discloses information in circumstances unrelated to the news reporting and gathering process.
This appeal comes before us as a result of plaintiff Michael…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Maressa v. New Jersey MonthlySupreme Court of New Jersey · 1982
- Kinsella v. KinsellaSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1997
- Wisconsin Department of Revenue v. Midwestern Gas Transmission Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1978
- In Re Myron FarberSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1978
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