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Final settlement agreements in state suits must be open 08/10/98 COLORADO--A final written settlement agreement entered into between a state…

Wrestling hotline owner not protected by reporter's privilege 08/10/98 THIRD CIRCUIT--In late July a panel of a federal appeals court…

WASHINGTON, D.C.--There is "no evidence" to support CNN's "irresponsible" report that U.S. troops used sarin gas against American defectors during…

CONNECTICUT--A federal appellate court in New York City (2nd Cir.) found in mid-July that a private party can seek relief…

In late July, the Mississippi Attorney General asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to dismiss a contempt conviction against Delta Democrat…

FOI requesters learn FBI won 'bye' from declassification order 07/27/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The key provision of President Clinton's three- year-old executive…

High court finds news reports, ex-Beatle's comments not libelous 07/27/98 HAWAII--In early July the state Supreme Court in Honolulu upheld…

TV station allowed to use cameras during second trial 07/27/98 GEORGIA--The Georgia Supreme Court in Atlanta ruled in early July…

Ban against reporters arrested during air base protest rescinded 07/27/98 MARYLAND--In late June, Andrews Air Force Base lifted a bar…

Company can sue for foreign infringement of Denny tape copyright 07/27/98 NINTH CIRCUIT--Plaintiffs suing for the unauthorized exploitation overseas of…