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Reporter's hidden camera in open office space can violate privacy 07/12/99 CALIFORNIA--Even an employee who knows a conversation in an…

OHIO--A former lawyer for Chiquita Brands International who admitted to helping a reporter obtain voice-mail messages illegally from the banana…

Newspaper denied access to hearings, materials in doctor's fitness case 07/12/99 NORTH CAROLINA--In late June, the state Supreme Court in…

Standard for libel suits based on subject matter 07/12/99 INDIANA--The Indiana Supreme Court established that all plaintiffs, not just public…

Court again overturns subpoenas for riot footage, photos 07/12/99 MICHIGAN--An intermediate appellate court judge in Lansing ruled in late June…

Court allows author access to FBI documents 07/12/99 SECOND CIRCUIT--The author of "Down on the Killing Floor," an historical account…

Reporters arrested in Colorado, Pennsylvania while gathering news 07/12/99 ROUNDUP--Reporters were arrested in both Pennsylvania and Colorado while trying to…

Reporter's shield law awaits governor's signature 07/12/99 NORTH CAROLINA--A bill that would create statutory protections for reporters asked to testify…

Handgun registration records are exempt from disclosure 07/12/99 MICHIGAN--The state Supreme Court in Lansing unanimously held in late June that…

Judge gags parties, limits access in 'Scream' case 07/12/99 CALIFORNIA--In mid June, Superior Court Judge John J. Cheroske in Los…