Media Survival Kit

6th edition

Published by the Pennsylvania First Amendment Coalition

The Media Survival Kit, last updated in 2001, is published by the Pennsylvania First Amendment Coalition. The book was printed by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and distributed to PNA member newspapers.

Pennsylvania's Right to Know Act, which concerns government records, has been updated since the Media Survival Kit was printed. PNA's Legal Department has prepared a guide to the 2008 changes, which is a handy reference to use in conjunction with the Media Survival Kit.

Prepared by :

Samuel E. Klein, Esquire
Amy B. Ginensky, Esquire
Vernon L. Francis, Esquire
Robert C. Clothier, Esquire

Dechert 4000 Bell Atlantic Tower Building
1717 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2793

Please see the Legal Handbook for additional information

  • TeamstersSupport
    PDF, 956.76 KB
  • Jack_Williams_HB_633
    PDF, 281.87 KB
  • Newsgathering Privacy
    PDF, 38.63 KB
  • Newsgathering Liability
    PDF, 70.91 KB
  • Attempts to Acquire News Source Materials
    PDF, 73.10 KB
  • Prior Restraints and Gag Orders
    PDF, 41.35 KB
  • Libel
    PDF, 59.99 KB
  • Forward and Access to the News
    PDF, 170.77 KB
  • Appendices
    PDF, 73.45 KB
  • Media Survival Kit (Complete)
    PDF, 322.33 KB
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