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J385 Communication Law

In addition to the resources at the Law School Library, here are other significant research tools for your work in J385:

  • The International Encyclopedia of Communication has an article on "Libel and Slander," written by Edward L. Carter.
  • The Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications (REF KNIGHT P87.5 .E532 2003; 4 volumes) has a chapter on "Libel and Slander," written by David Heller and Sandra Baron, of the Media Law Resource Center.
  • Books on First Amendment issues are located primarily on the Third Floor, in the KF 4770 call number area. The majority of books on libel are under the subject heading: "Libel and slander." (See especially "Libel and slander - United States.") There are many more books on this topic in the Law Library.
  • The Law Category in OneSearch can be used to search for articles from journals or law reviews on particular cases or legal concepts.
  • The Constitution of the United States of America. Also consult The Constitution of the United States: Analysis and Interpretation, (DOCS REF KF 4527 .U58), which lists key Supreme Court decisions for each clause of the Constitution.
  • The U.S. Code, the codification of the permanent laws of the United States.
  • The Oregon Revised Statutes, the official laws of the State of Oregon.
  • The FOIA Post, published by the Department of Justice, summarizes legal opinion regarding the Freedom Of Information Act and provides guidance to federal agencies regarding requests for information under the statute.
  • The Federal Communications Commission
  • U.S. Courts
  • The Federal Trade Commission

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Other web sites of interest

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Last Modified: 09/22/2009