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Court says Anti-SLAPP law allows newspaper to avoid some suits
MASSACHUSETTS--In mid-May a state court in Salem held that the state's anti-SLAPP law protects the news media against some libel… -
Celebrities, news media testify in paparazzi bill hearings
Celebrities, news media testify in paparazzi bill hearings 06/01/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The House of Representatives' Committee on the Judiciary in late… -
Senators introduce bill aimed at limiting paparazzi activities
Senators introduce bill aimed at limiting paparazzi activities 06/01/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--A federal bill that would make it a federal crime… -
Law restricting writings about judicial proceedings struck down
Law restricting writings about judicial proceedings struck down 04/20/98 PUERTO RICO--In early March, a federal District Court in San Juan… -
City agency ban on speaking to media overturned
City agency ban on speaking to media overturned 04/06/98 SECOND CIRCUIT--The federal appeals court in New York City (2d Cir.)… -
SHORT ITEM
SHORT ITEM 03/23/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- A provision which would have prohibited the FCC from requiring broadcasters to provide free air… -
FCC approves TV ratings system for use with V-chips
FCC approves TV ratings system for use with V-chips 03/23/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--In mid-March, the Federal Communications Commission approved the controversial… -
House moves to restrict editorials, obituaries
House moves to restrict editorials, obituaries 03/23/98 MISSISSIPPI--The state House in late February passed a bill with amendments that would… -
TV stations must provide interview tape to criminal defendant
TV stations must provide interview tape to criminal defendant 03/09/98 INDIANA--In late February the state Supreme Court in Indianapolis in… -
Amendment would give public access to Congressional research
Amendment would give public access to Congressional research 02/09/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--A rules amendment that would allow public access to Congressional…