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Supreme Court, two federal courts reject Internet regulations 06/30/97 ROUNDUP--On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court held that two provisions…

Military appellate court rules misconduct hearing must be open 06/30/97 WASHINGTON, D.C.--In late June, the U.S. Court of Appeals for…

Morning News fights subpoena for McVeigh confession documents 06/30/97 COLORADO--The Dallas Morning News in late June asked a judge to…

Plaintiff loses bid to obtain videotapes in anticipation of trial 06/30/97 GEORGIA--Under the state shield law, a news organization does…

Reporter pleads not guilty to charges of assault with car 06/30/97 CALIFORNIA--A Los Angles journalist pleaded not guilty in mid-…

Proof of actual malice cannot rest on destruction of notes 06/30/97 WISCONSIN--In mid-June, the state Supreme Court in Madison upheld…

Reporter testifies after judge rules privilege does not apply 06/30/97 INDIANA--In mid-June, a judge required reporter Kathleen Merrill of The…

'McLibel' verdict a mixed bag for McDonalds 06/30/97 ENGLAND--McDonald's Corp. was awarded $98,000 (U.S.) in mid-June in a libel case…

FCC pushes TV ratings hearings back again 06/30/97 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Federal Communication Commission postponed a hearing on the television industry's…

Official liable for inadvertent meetings violations 06/30/97 TEXAS--A government official can be found guilty of violating the Open Meetings Act…