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Reporter appeals order sealing records of her testimony 04/07/97 CONNECTICUT--A Hartford Courant reporter, subpoenaed by a criminal defendant to reveal…

'Must carry' rules upheld by Supreme Court 04/07/97 WASHINGTON, D.C.--In a divided opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court in late March…

Gag order, seal unconstitutional without factual findings 04/07/97 MONTANA--In early March, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that a trial court…

Congress considers more TV ratings bills in face of objections 04/07/97 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Another bill has been introduced in Congress prompted…

Court upholds law requiring full blocking of explicit shows 04/07/97 DELAWARE--In late March, the Supreme Court in Dover unanimously affirmed…

Celebrity couple lose fight over publication of photos 04/07/97 CALIFORNIA--A federal District Court judge in Los Angeles ruled in mid-March…

UPDATE 03/24/97 In early March, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a decision by the U.S.…

Moynihan Commission calls for overhaul of secrecy system 03/24/97 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy, known as…

Psychic seeks review of hidden-camera case dismissal 03/24/97 CALIFORNIA--A tele-psychic petitioned the state Supreme Court in mid-March to review the…

Confidentiality agreement violates open records law 03/24/97 COLORADO--In early March, the state court of appeals in Denver affirmed the dismissal…