A star is born. Jacob John McCartney on The Huffington Post
North Lehman Neighborhood Alliance
Congress May Regulate Loud TV Commercials
Bill Would Limit Ads to Be No Louder than the Shows They Sponsor; But Some Question Its Feasibility and Value
Ohio Films
Northeast Ohio attracts movie projects
By Paula Schleis
Published: Jan 10, 2010
Three of the first four movies to receive a Motion Picture Tax Credit under a new Ohio incentive program will be made in Northeast Ohio.
The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) last week announced the four films will share $7 million in tax credits.
Ohio Cell Phone Rights
Ohio Supreme Court Decision on Cell Phone Searches Protects Privacy and Due Process
December 15, 2009
Rules Police Must Have Warrant to Search Cell Phones
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COLUMBUS - The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio says the ruling issued today by the Ohio Supreme Court in the case of State v. Smith has enhanced the privacy rights of Ohioans. In a first of its kind ruling, the Court said that law enforcement officials must have a warrant in order to search the contents of someone's cell phone when seized during arrest. In addition, the Court recognized that modern cell phones contain a great deal of personal information and users have a high expectation of privacy.
Journalist Protection
Reporter Shield Legislation Moves Toward Senate Vote
December 10, 2009
Bill Passes Judiciary Committee
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WASHINGTON – A bill that would help reporters better protect their confidential sources passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The bill, S. 448, The Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, would enact a federal shield law for journalists. The House passed its version of the bill earlier this year. Currently, forty-nine states and the District of Columbia recognize some form of reporters’ privilege, either through statute or common law.