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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Citizen Media Law Project's Legal Guide

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The Citizen Media Law Project (CMLP) makes available several interlinked online resources for those seeking information on United States-based media law. According to this interactive web-based resource, "[k]nowing your legal rights and responsibilities is important for anyone who publishes online. The CMLP's legal guide addresses the legal issues you may encounter as you gather information and publish your work. The guide is intended for use by citizen media creators with or without formal legal training, as well as others with an interest in these issues." The guide is set up like a book. After registering, the user can search by keyword, browse by state, browse by section, or access sections from the table of contents.

In addition, the Citizen Media Law Project Legal Threats Database contains lawsuits, cease & desist letters, subpoenas, and other legal threats directed at those who engage in online speech. The user can view, search, create, and comment on entries in the database from the database page.

Sections of the Legal Guide include:

  • Introduction
  • Access to Government Information
  • Forming a Business & Getting Online
  • Risks Associated with Publication
  • Dealing with Online Legal Risks
  • Intellectual Property
  • Newsgathering & Privacy
  • Unique Content: Special Risks
  • Guides & Resources
  • Glossary


The Citizen Media Law Project blog contains highlights from the Guide.
Source

The Media Mentor's Free List, Digest Number 3128, August 6 2008.