Legal and Ethical Implications of Student Reporting Laboratories

Thursday July 8, 2021

As the emergence of digital technologies has transformed the news industry, the way that journalism is taught has changed as well. Researchers wanted to explore what legal and ethical principles and issues affect educators, and which most commonly arise when educators serve as de facto publishers.

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Frank LoMonte Comments on Supreme Court’s Decision to Protect Students’ First Amendment Rights on Social Media

Wednesday June 30, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “The Supreme Court’s Cheerleader Decision Has Something to Frustrate and Disappoint Everyone” published …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Supreme Court Decision to Side with Cheerleader in Free Speech Case

Thursday June 24, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Supreme Court Sides with High School Cheerleader in Free-Speech Dispute Over Profane Snapchat Rant” published …

Clay Calvert and Frank LoMonte Author Articles for Law Journal First Amendment Edition

Wednesday June 23, 2021

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), and Frank LoMonte, UFCJC Brechner Center for Freedom of …

Frank LoMonte to Speak at Webinar on Free Speech and How it Applies to Students on Campus

Monday June 21, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, will be a guest speaker for the free virtual webinar “Splash Into Democracy: Free Speech & How it Applies to Students on …

Frank LoMonte Authors Book Chapter on Section 230 and Social Media Companies

Friday June 11, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “The Legal Landscape: The First Amendment, Section 230 and Online Liability,” a chapter in the book …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Supreme Court Case That Could Limit Student Athletes’ First Amendment Rights

Wednesday May 19, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “’Angry Cheerleader’ Case Could Chill NCAA Athletes’ Protests” published in Law360 on May 18. The article …

Frank LoMonte Authors Article on Protecting Media Whistleblowing About Workplace Safety

Tuesday May 18, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “When a Leak Becomes a Lifeline: Reinvigorating Federal Labor Law to Protect Media Whistleblowing About …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Secretive Learfield IMG College Deals

Monday May 17, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Secret Documents Reveal Learfield IMG’s Take From College Deals” published in Sportico on May 11. The …

Frank LoMonte Authors Article on How Cameras Might Affect Courtroom Behavior

Wednesday May 12, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “Cameras Might Alter Courtroom Behavior: Maybe That’s the Point” published in the American Bar …

Frank LoMonte Chosen for Prestigious Free Speech and Civic Engagement Fellowship

Thursday May 6, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was selected for the prestigious 2021-2022 Class of Fellows at the University of California (UC) National Center for Free Speech …

Frank LoMonte Comments on Student Speech Case to be Heard by the U.S. Supreme Court

Tuesday April 27, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “A Cheerleader’s Snapchat Rant Leads to ‘Momentous’ Supreme Court Case on Student Speech” published in …