MASS COMMUNICATION LAW IN WEST VIRGINIA brings between two covers a valuable reference to state law affecting communication professionals and students. Written for the layperson, it examines issues that occur in daily news-gathering activities, such as libel, open records, and reporter privilege. Media law is constantly evolving, and West Virginia law is no exception. With Update supplements covering this dynamic field, Mass Communication Law in West Virginia will earn its place on every media professional"s desk. Contents in Brief Foreword vii Freedom of Speech and Press in West Virginia 1 West Virginia’s Open Meeting Act 7 West Virginia’s Open Records Act 29 Journalists Privilege in West Virginia 57 Libel in West Virginia 65 Invasion of Privacy in West Virginia 105 Free Press and Fair Trial in West Virginia 117 Juvenile Court Proceedings in West Virginia 127 Indecency, Pornography and Obscenity in West Virginia 131 Works Cited 143 Cases Cited 145