Jason M. Shepard, Ph.D.
SCHOLAR TEACHER JOURNALIST
"Online Legalities" Column
A regular column in California Publisher, the newspaper of the California News Publishers Association
“Case over misinformation on social media tests limits of government ‘jawboning,’" Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2024.
“Access to online pornography a new issue for states’ rights,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2023.
“Social media: Courts reject stricter liability,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2023.
"Fox News faces tough libel suit over its Dominion lies," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2023.
"Students learn of press freedom from their courageous adviser," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2022.
“State laws targeting social media break First Amendment precedents,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2022.
“Facial recognition technology raises concerns over privacy,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2022.
“Web designer says free speech gives right to reject same-sex couples,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2022.
“Legal support for journalists at protests,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2021.
“Biden’s DOJ issues new rules protecting journalists’ sources,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2021.
“Cheerleader’s profanity may shape student speech rights in digital age,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2021.
“The First Amendment After Trump,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2021.
“The times of Trump: His legacy regarding First Amendment,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2020.
“Content moderation online sparks review of Section 230,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2020.
“California cops threaten local reporting watchdogs,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2020.
"Deepfakes ban a puzzler," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2020.
"As California privacy law takes effect, advocates seek more protections," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2019.
"The public has a right to know about police misconduct," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2019.
"Libel lawsuits targeting vile conspiracy theories," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2019.
"Prior restraint still makes important stories a hassle," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2019.
"Attack a journalist, you'll do time, federal bill says," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2018.
"Politicians can't block critics on their social media accounts," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2018.
"Grudge shuts a news site," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2018.
"Decision shines new light on public officials' emails," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2018.
"Russian influence underscores need for sunshine on digital political advertising," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2017.
"Leakers take big risks to get Trump-Russia news to public," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2017.
“Anti-Trump tirade sparks debate over campus free speech,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2017.
“Perilous times for press freedom in Trump’s post-truth era,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2017.
“Journalist Jason Leopold lives and breathes by FOIA,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2016.
"What effect could Donald Trump have on libel laws?" Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2016.
"Too soon to judge impact of Hulk Hogan's payout," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2016.
"Ads in editorial have always been a risk," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2016.
"A lesson in fair use and dancing babies," Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2015.
"'Anti-SLAPP' laws come under attack,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2015.
“Charlie Hebdo adds global slant to free speech,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Spring 2015.
“Hacking scandals highlight digital privacy problems,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Winter 2015.
“Speech-threat case goes to the high court,” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Fall 2014.
“Doing time for protecting sources?” Online Legalities, California Publisher, Summer 2014.