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Law restricting writings about judicial proceedings struck down 04/20/98 PUERTO RICO--In early March, a federal District Court in San Juan…

Archivist must consider records policy void pending appeal 04/20/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Archivist of the United States has been "flagrantly" violating…

Shield law amended to protect unpublished information 04/20/98 MINNESOTA--A bill amending the state's shield law to provide greater protection for…

Birth date privacy interests outweigh interest in disclosure 04/20/98 ARIZONA--In late March, the Supreme Court of Arizona in Phoenix held…

Prosecutor's disciplinary file cannot be completely withheld 04/20/98 D.C. CIRCUIT--The full file of a disciplinary action against a Department of…

Judge slows Starr pursuit of book purchase records 04/20/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--A federal judge in early April ordered the Office of…

Teachers employment applications not 'essential' part of record 04/20/98 PENNSYLVANIA--Employment applications for teaching positions in the Hazleton Area School District…

Court strikes down 'malice' exception in state libel law 04/20/98 MASSACHUSETTS--In late March the state Supreme Judicial Court in Boston…

Privacy bill would criminalize cellular phone eavesdropping 04/20/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The U.S. House of Representatives in early March approved a bill…

Attorney's contempt conviction for talking to media upheld 04/20/98 VIRGINIA--In late February, a federal judge in Richmond upheld the contempt…