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Dismissal of challenge to publisher licensing scheme overturned
SEVENTH CIRCUIT--In late July, the federal appeals court in Chicago (7th Cir.) unanimously held that a publisher of nonpersonalized commodities…Categorized in First Amendment -
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State law restricting online communications enjoined
State law restricting online communications enjoined 07/27/98 NEW MEXICO--A restrictive New Mexico law that criminalizes online communications involving nudity or…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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Transit agency violated rights in restricting controversial ad
PENNSYLVANIA--A public transportation agency violated the First Amendment by rejecting an anti-abortion advertisement for display in its stations and vehicles,…Categorized in First Amendment -
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Retirement plan records must be disclosed to newspaper
Retirement plan records must be disclosed to newspaper 07/27/98 COLORADO--Two state appeals court panels in Denver have ordered the disclosure…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Governor may have executive privilege to keep calendar secret
Governor may have executive privilege to keep calendar secret 07/27/98 MARYLAND--In early July, a state circuit court judge in Annapolis…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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NLRB loses subpoena fight over 'blind box' advertisement
NLRB loses subpoena fight over 'blind box' advertisement 07/27/98 SIXTH CIRCUIT--In mid-July the federal appeals court in Cincinnati (6th Cir.)…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Rule limiting lawyers’ post-trial contact with jurors upheld
TEXAS--In mid-July, a divided Texas Supreme Court in Austin denied a First Amendment challenge to a professional conduct rule restricting…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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First state public access advisor appointed
INDIANA--In a move he characterized as continuing his administration's commitment to open government, Governor Frank O'Bannon appointed the state's first…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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UPDATE: ARKANSAS
In late June, a federal judge in Little Rock vacated a broad confidentiality order covering pretrial documents in Paula Jones'…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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First Amendment defense not allowed in pornography prosecution
MARYLAND--A radio reporter pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving and transporting child pornography in early July, after a federal…Categorized in First Amendment