The Supreme Court’s decision in Cohen v. Cowles established that ______.

a. news media can be sued for breaking promises of confidentiality
b. general contract law does not apply to the news media
c. enforcement of promissory estoppel violates the First Amendment
d. none of these


a. news media can be sued for breaking promises of confidentiality

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

Communication audits are also known as focus groups

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Communication & Mass Media

You spend the most communication time speaking

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Communication & Mass Media

What contributions did Joseph Pulitzer make to advertising?

a. He introduced stylistic innovations in display advertising b. He rationalized advertising practices c. He introduced the concept of a ratio content versus advertising d. He spurred the industry to determine ad rates based on circulation e.all of these choices

Communication & Mass Media

Sarah concluded her introduction by saying, "Today, we are going to first examine Oscar the Grouch and second explain how he has been a great role model for me." Which function of the introduction does this represent?

A. gain audience attention B. preview main ideas C. state the thesis D. respond to feedback

Communication & Mass Media