In connection with this motion to quash subpoenas which attempt to elicit information concerning the background of a particular news report broadcast by CBS on its news program "60 Minutes", important issues relating to the (1) applicability of the New York Shield Law (Civil Rights Law, § 79-h, subd [b]) and (2) privilege extended to professional journalists and the compelling interest of First Amendment rights in civil litigation...
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