November 2023

Bakersfield Californian v. Superior Court of Kern County: After an Unsuccessful Criminal Subpoena Challenge, Depublication of the Court of Appeal’s Decision is Sought

By Sarah E. Burns and Thomas R. Burke

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter November-December 2023

This article summarizes why the unique facts of this case render the opinion an inappropriate precedent that endangers journalists and publishers in future Shield Law situations.

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