Learn about the life cycle of a high-profile civil case, including issues related to sealing files, protecting confidential proprietary or trade secret materials, closed hearings, confidential settlements and more. Panelists will discuss both sides of a fictitious case and address the issues lawyers, judges, and media alike need to be aware of when cases arise with big business implications.

The event is being sponsored jointly the San Diego Superior Court, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the San Diego County Bar Association

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There’s been a flood of stories (some of them Pulitzer Prize-winning) over the past year about NSA monitoring, giving reporters and whistleblowers particular reason for concern.

So what can you do to shield yourself and your sources?

San Diego SPJ will team up with local technologists on Wednesday, May 7 to teach San Diego journalists how to use free privacy and encryption tools.
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A reminder to come celebrate the 40th anniversary of Watergate by watching “All the President’s Men” with fellow journalists and their friends and family this Sunday while drinking craft beer at Blind Lady Ale House. We will also have a special brief presentation from a local journalist who interviewed Robert Redford and covered Watergate.

Where: Blind Lady Ale House (3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116)
When: Sunday, April 13 at 3 pm. (We’ll start the movie at 3:30 pm after people get settled and order their first drink.)
Who: Journalists, friends, family. Under 21-ers are also allowed.
Please RSVP here to let us know how many are coming: