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Order modified in O.J. civil trial10/21/96 CALIFORNIA--A California appellate court in September modified orders issued by the judge presiding over…

Newspaper escapes liability over wire service story10/21/96 MICHIGAN--News organizations are not required to independently verify the accuracy of wire service…

Judge denies interviews, restricts victims' attendance in bombing trial10/21/96 COLORADO--The judge presiding over the Oklahoma City bombing criminal trial in…

Helicopter news service wins copyright damages over Denny tape10/21/96 CALIFORNIA--In early October, a federal District Court judge in Los Angeles…

Candidate seeks new election over misplaced photo on election day10/07/96 MINNESOTA--An unsuccessful state senate candidate contested primary election results in…

Amendment to Privacy Protection Act Becomes Law10/07/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--A bill that will weaken protection against newsroom searches was tacked on…

Court finds access right to civil trials10/07/96 CALIFORNIA--The state Court of Appeal in Los Angeles held in mid- September that…

Court won't allow broadcasters to move controversial ads10/07/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The U.S. Court of Appeals in mid-September overturned an FCC ruling…

Perot denied bid for debate access10/07/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--A federal district judge in early October denied Reform Party presidential candidate Ross…

Oakland boycott of newspaper over union actions upheld10/07/96 CALIFORNIA--The city of Oakland can legally announce, encourage and participate in a…