Bloggers can shield their sources

In a decision that could set the tone for journalism in the digital age, a California appeals court ruled Friday that bloggers, like traditional reporters, have the right to keep their sources confidential.

In this article Bloggers can shield sources, court rules / In setback for Apple, Internet journalists are protected by law you will read all the details. Does this mean that all Bloggers can shield their sources despite the fact of what they are blogging about or does it mean that it will be applicable to the Apple's case only?

If the first one is, then internet journalists are protected by law, this would lead to a new blogging era? Any comments?