Update: During a hearing on Nov. 23, the trial court declined to lift the prior restraint against the New York Times while the court continues to deliberate. “It is deeply troubling that this court is ...

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When journalists at The Oregonian started reporting on a sexual harassment lawsuit against Nike, they knew that sealed documents in the case could provide vital information. Little did they know that ...