A C|Net article reports that Apple obtained a preliminary ruling that bloggers who disclosed possible trade secrets are not entitled to keep the source of that information private and confidential. The traditional press has long fought this battle to keep sources confidential. Some state laws provide protection for the press, but this case may suggest similiar protections are not available to blogs. The issue will continue to ripen because many blog sites take on a very press like quality, complete with levels of editors, advertisers and the like. Meanwhile, some mom and pop small town newspapers may be less professional. Interesting times.
