You are receiving this email because the email address was subscribed to our email list. Having trouble reading this email? CLICK HERE to view it on our web site.

 
Watler and Latham
Texas Free Flow of Information Act Becomes Law

The Texas Free Flow of Information Act was signed into law Wednesday by Governor Rick Perry. The legislation is the culmination of efforts by leaders of the Texas media spanning more than two decades in which Jackson Walker attorneys played key roles.

Read More »
 
 
Chip Babcock
When the First Amendment Wasn't Enough

Ten years ago, a substantial segment of the press in Texas was against a shield law for reporters. And for a time, the First Amendment did indeed seem to provide all the protection one could expect from a state statute. But then the tide started to turn.

Read More »
 
 
Capitol Building
A Look at the Legislation

Read the full text of the Texas Free Flow of Information Law, passed by the Texas Legislature during the 81st Session, and signed into law by Governor Rick Perry on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Read More »
 
 
About JW's Media Group
 
Go To Postcards
 
Go To JW.com
 
Sign Up for eNewsletter
 
Download the 2009 Media Review
 
JW in the News
 
100 Years of History