Shield Laws and Connecticut FOIA

Attorney Jonathan Albano discusses a little-known controversy in the high-profile Karen Read murder trial and what reporter confidentiality protections exist in Massachusetts. Former NEFAC legal fellow Lindsey Vickers describes the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act and her experience trying to obtain public records under the law.

Guest Bios and Contact Information

• Jonathan Albano | jonathan.albano@morganlewis.com
• Lindsey Vickers | lindsvix@uw.edu

Additional News and Resources

Reporter Confidentiality Protections in Massachusetts

• Reporter's Privilege Compendium | Reporters Committee
• The Karen Read Case Shows Why We Need a Shield Law | Media Nation
• States Must Step Up to Protect Journalist-Source Confidentiality | Freedom of the Press Foundation
• Press Groups Argue Against Forced Disclosure of Reporter’s Notes in Karen Read Case | NEFAC

Connecticut Public Record Laws

• The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act
• Connecticut Public Records: Video Tutorials | NEFAC
• Connecticut Public Records Law FAQs | NEFAC
• NEFAC Connecticut FOI Guide