Chapter 621 was amended by H.B. 2557 in 2009, which created a limited privilege for journalists. Unless acted on, the shield law will expire June 30, 2011. The privilege was asserted by a documentary filmmaker in 2009 to protect unpublished interviews and raw video footage sought in a property litigation matter, Brescia v. Ka'iulani Edens-Huff et al. (See "TUOL" post 5/10/09.]
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
UPDATE: Hawaii Not Ready to Say 'Aloha' to Shield Law
Chapter 621 was amended by H.B. 2557 in 2009, which created a limited privilege for journalists. Unless acted on, the shield law will expire June 30, 2011. The privilege was asserted by a documentary filmmaker in 2009 to protect unpublished interviews and raw video footage sought in a property litigation matter, Brescia v. Ka'iulani Edens-Huff et al. (See "TUOL" post 5/10/09.]
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