Judge deals another blow to Trump’s White House media bans
In his opinion, Kelly said the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in arguing that Trump’s ban violated the news outlets’ right to due process and a free press.
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Some firms still see plenty of value in billboards, other low-tech forms of advertising
The combination of high-traffic areas and hard-to-ignore visuals is a key reason some personal injury and family law firms stick to old-school billboards and bus wraps rather than blowing all their marketing budget chasing scrolling smartphone users or fickle TV viewers.
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Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site event came 12 hours after Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Tech, ag leader Mitch Frazier named president of IBJ Media
Owner Nate Feltman will remain CEO of the company and publisher of Indianapolis Business Journal, The Indiana Lawyer and Inside INdiana Business but will relinquish day-to-day business operations to Frazier, outgoing CEO of AgriNovus Indiana.
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How journalists and the court are navigating media coverage of the Delphi trial
In this case, even the use of cameras outside the courthouse has caused a stir.
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Trump tells judge media ban is necessary to protect national security
The White House argued Trump’s actions are lawful under the First Amendment and accused the outlets of publishing sensitive or classified information.
UPDATE: CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration after they were barred from covering the White House over the weekend.
Food truck removed from Statehouse Market over slogan, raising free speech implications
A state personnel department official said they’d “received several complaints regarding the slogan” and, as a result, had “been directed to cancel” two upcoming market sessions.
Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
The high court rebuffed an emergency appeal from the veteran investigative reporter, who has been held in civil contempt as part of a lawsuit
College Sports Commission wins key ruling in winning oversight of certain multimedia rights deals
A federal magistrate ruled that companies that represent athletic departments can continue to be subject to the same rules governing millions in third party name-image-likeness payments to players that are reshaping college sports.
Law goes into effect requiring companies to label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’
The New York law is one of many proposed or enacted in several U.S. states with the goal of boosting job security for real humans or curbing the potential privacy and safety risks posed by artificial intelligence.
ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’
In a statement, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said “broadcast licensees have a unique obligation to operate in the public interest.”
FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic for $250M, alleging defamation
The Atlantic’s article contained extensive reporting — attributed to anonymous individuals — alleging Patel engaged in “excessive drinking” and “unexplained absences” while leading the FBI.
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
In the emergency temporary restraining order, the judge noted the merger would make Nexstar the owner of two or even three of the “Big Four” local affiliates in at least 30 local television markets — including Indianapolis.
Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
Eight state attorneys general and DirecTV sued to block the merger between the local television giants, arguing that it would raise consumer prices and harm local journalism.
Justice Department opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals
The investigation is looking into whether the National Football League has engaged in anticompetitive practices, amid growing frustration from fans over the league’s increasing shift toward airing games on subscription TV services,
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
The operational impact of the decision was not immediately clear — both because it will likely be appealed and because too much damage to the public-broadcasting system has already been done.
Supreme Court won’t reconsider ‘Tiger King’ murder-for-hire conviction
The decision means Joseph Maldonado-Passage’s conviction will stand.
FCC green lights merger of TV station rivals; local station will be divested
As part of the merger, Nexstar is expected to divest six TV stations, including one in Indianapolis.
DirecTV sues Nexstar, Tegna over their proposed $6.2 billion merger
DirecTV said in a press release the merger would create a triopoly in Indianapolis, affecting more than 1.2 million “TV homes.”
Trump backs FCC chief’s threat to broadcasters, criticizing Iran war coverage
Carr, in his Saturday post on X, warned he would deny or revoke government-issued licenses if broadcasters run what the agency deems “fake news.”
Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
Epic’s attack against Google’s Play Store coincided with a similar crusade against Apple’s iPhone app store that still remains entangled in some legal disputes about how alternative payment systems can be managed.
Judge grants summary judgment to Indiana Capital Chronicle in execution drug costs case
Ruling finds DOC failed to respond in a reasonable time and improperly withheld public records.
FCC clears way for WISH-TV owner to acquire ABC affiliate WRTV
The federal regulatory agency said that Circle City Broadcasting’s ownership of three stations would not harm competition and could, in fact, bolster it.