Legal Protection Survey: Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE)

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Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE), a fiscally sponsored project of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), is assessing the need for legal assistance to strengthen freelance investigations nationwide. This survey should take 5-7 minutes to complete. All answers will be kept strictly anonymous and confidential.

Email *

First Name *

Last Name *

Experience: General Reporting for U.S. publishers or broadcasters (including as staffer)? *

0-2 years

3-4 years

5-9 years

10-20 years

Greater than 20 years

Not Applicable

Experience: Investigative Reporting for U.S. publishers or broadcasters (including as staffer)? *

0-2 years

3-4 years

5-9 years

10-20 years

Greater than 20 years

Not Applicable

Experience: Freelance Reporting for U.S. publishers or broadcasters *

0-2 years

3-4 years

5-9 years

10-20 years

Greater than 20 years

Not applicable

As a freelancer, have you ever felt concerned, endangered, or confused by a contract’s references to your liability? (If so, you will have the opportunity to elaborate below.) *

Yes

For a freelance story, have you ever been asked to sign an indemnity clause (contract language that placed all legal liability on you)? *

Yes

I think so

I'm not sure

In your personal experience, has legal vulnerability for stories become more of a problem in the past five years? *

Much less of a problem

Less of a problem

Same

More of a problem

Much more of a problem

Not applicable

Other:

Can you elaborate on your experiences with this issue?

Have you ever decided not to pursue or complete a story due to potential legal exposure?

Yes

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If yes, can you characterize the subject matter of the story?

Do you anticipate needing contract-related legal assistance in the future? *

Yes

Is there anything else you would like to add?

May we contact you regarding these responses? *

Yes

Other:

Phone Number (optional)

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