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Stricter electronic theft measures become law
Stricter electronic theft measures become law 02/09/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--President Clinton in mid-December signed the No Electronic Theft Act, a copyright… -
Police release declaration of news media rights after incident
Police release declaration of news media rights after incident 01/12/98 NEW MEXICO--The Albuquerque Police Department in late December took the… -
UPDATE
UPDATE 12/01/97 A bill making it illegal to eavesdrop on certain types of radio communications has been amended to avoid… -
New rules would restrict media in and around courthouse
New rules would restrict media in and around courthouse 12/01/97 CALIFORNIA--The California Judicial Council is considering whether to approve proposed… -
Ban on sale of explicit materials on military bases upheld
Ban on sale of explicit materials on military bases upheld 12/01/97 NEW YORK--A 1996 law that banned the sale of… -
Suit against Mother Jones dismissed under "anti-SLAPP" law
Suite against Mother Jones dismissed under "anti-SLAPP" law 11/17/97 CALIFORNIA--Another libel suit has fallen victim to California's anti-SLAPP law. -
Congress considers "anti-spam" legislation to limit bulk e-mail
Congress considers "anti-spam" legislation to limit bulk e-mail 11/17/97 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Three U.S. congressmen in early summer introduced bills that would… -
Governor vetoes bill allowing journalists to interview inmates
Governor vetoes bill allowing journalists to interview inmates 11/03/97 CALIFORNIA--Gov. Pete Wilson in early October vetoed a bill that would… -
State senate holds hearing on "paparazzi" legislation
State senate holds hearing on "paparazzi" legislation 11/03/97 CALIFORNIA--Legislators, entertainment industry representatives and legal experts gathered in Santa Monica, Calif.… -
Patrol officers allowed to talk to media at accident scenes
Patrol officers allowed to talk to media at accident scenes 10/20/97 WYOMING--The Wyoming Highway Patrol in early September adopted a…