In Near v. Minnesota (1931), the Supreme Court ruled that prior restraint of publication is unconstitutional, thus protecting freedom of the press.

The clear and present danger test, established in Schenck v. United States (1919), permits the government to restrict speech that poses a direct and imminent threat to public safety.

Defamation encompasses both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements) that cause harm to a person's reputation.

Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses a copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.

Fair use is a legal principle that permits limited use of copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder.

Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a trademark without the permission of the trademark owner.

Invasion of privacy is a legal wrong that occurs when someone's personal information is disclosed without their consent.

Trade secret misappropriation occurs when someone uses a trade secret without the permission of the trade secret owner.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that allows individuals to request access to government records.

The right of publicity protects individuals from the unauthorized use of their name, image, or likeness for commercial purposes.

Negligence is a legal doctrine that allows individuals to sue for damages caused by the carelessness of another person.

Identity theft is the unauthorized use of a person's personal information for commercial purposes.

Intentional infliction of emotional distress is a legal doctrine that allows individuals to sue for damages caused by the intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Identity theft is the unauthorized use of a person's likeness or identity for commercial purposes.

Defamation encompasses both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements) that cause harm to a person's reputation.