For nearly five years, the NPPA and through our membership in the Federal Shield Law Coalition has been working with Congress to craft a federal shield law. This week, it appears to be closer than ever to be enacted into law.
The House of Representatives passed a version of the shield law (HR 985) last March [...]
With the first coverage of the return of a Fallen Hero after Secretary of Defense Robert Gates overturned an 18-year ban of media coverage of the transfers, I want to pass on some information that may be helpful for photojournalists and media outlets wishing to cover the ceremonies. The Department of Defense has posted the [...]
I am excited to share with you that after the NPPA and several other photo groups expressed our concerns to Canon about their CPS requirements for bodies and lenses, a change has been made. The NPPA called and along with several members wrote to Canon USA about the requirements. In our conversations, we brought up [...]
After the NPPA Advocacy Committee received complaints last year from Region 2 Director Todd Maisel and several other photographers about Amtrak harassing or arresting photographers taking photos at public train stations (NYC’s Penn Station and DC’s Union Station), the committee jumped into action and began a dialogue with the railroad’s attorney.
NPPA General Counsel Mickey [...]
NPPA Members should find something new in their e-mail boxes - NPPA Close-Up, the weekly e-mail newsletter for members. As part of our efforts to keep members better informed about news, educational events, and member benefits. Thomas Kenniff, who is in charge of sales, contests, and eCommerce for the NPPA, will be producing the newsletter.
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After the late night move by the US Senate, the House of Representatives were respectful of their duty to deal with the Financial Crisis and seemed to ignore the House version of Orphan Works. The House has now adjourned, but Orphan Works may not be dead this session. It is possible that the House will [...]
The leadership of the Senate pulled a fast one when they “hotlined” Senate Bill 2913 or known to us as the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works bill. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) pushed this bill through with an amendment that opens the door for the House of Representatives to act and make this law.
I had seen postings [...]
