And in a great case found by Judy Ditkowsky (thanks so much), we now know that the 9th circuit says us bloggers get the same First Amendment Protections as conventional professional journalists.
Read on.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-blogger-ruling-20140117,0,7794290.story
Now, the question is, whether my Tribunal agrees, and if they think that a private citizen who happens to have a law license, will be protected by our beloved First Amendment when she faces disciplinary proceedings for blogging.
Oh my, there’s blogging going on in the courtroom, what will we do?
I would vote the Tribunal should just reread the First Amendment, but that’s IMHO.
JoAnne
MaryGSykes.com 
Gotta love the Ninth Circuit, almost the only federal court circuit to survive the Bush administration with its morals intact.
Yes, generally the 9th circuit is one of my favorites. Generally, they lead the nation. Okay, California gal, rub it in my face, why don’t ya? (smile)