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School official loses libel suit over false derogatory title 03/09/98 VIRGINIA--In late February the state Supreme Court held that a…

Jail rape victim privacy suit against newspaper thrown out 03/09/98 SOUTH CAROLINA--In late February the state Supreme Court in Columbia…

Court orders release of attorney expense reports 03/09/98 TENNESSEE--Expense reports reflecting the total amount paid to defense attorneys and expert…

FCC report determines stations violate kids' television law 03/09/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass) released an FCC report in late…

Judge bars "gavel to gavel coverage" in murder trial 03/09/98 NEVADA--In mid-February, a district court judge in Las Vegas decided…

City violated meetings, records acts in hiring fire chief 03/09/98 MICHIGAN--Applicants for Bay City fire chief were interviewed and screened…

Las Vegas radio station ordered to pay $8,000 indecency fine 03/09/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--In early February, the Federal Communications Commission fined…

Television station must give interview tape to prosecutors 03/09/98 FIFTH CIRCUIT--The First Amendment does not protect a television station from…

Reporters kicked out of courtroom during opening statements 03/09/98 CALIFORNIA-- In late February, a state court judge in Los Angeles…

SHORT ITEM 02/23/98 TEXAS-- Judge dismisses part of beef defamation lawsuit against Winfrey In mid-February the judge in the closely-watched…