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d that this constitutional right of access is equally applicable to civil trials. Publicker Industries v. Cohen, 733 F.2d 1059, 1071 (3d Cir.1984); Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. v. FTC, 710 F.2d 1165, 1178- 79 (6th Cir.1983), cert. denied, 465 U.S. 1100, 104 S.Ct. 1595, 80 L.Ed.2d 127 (1984). In Bel

see. e.g., Publicker Industries, 733 F.2d at 1066-67; Matter of Continental Illinois Securities Litigation, 732 F.2d 1302, 1308-10 (7th Cir.1984); Brown, 710 F.2d at 1177-80, have based that presumption on the importance of preserving "the public's right to monitor the functioning of our courts." C

d at 434. These other courts had held that "only the most compelling circumstances", id.. could overcome the presumption. See In re Application of National Broadcasting Co. (United States v. Jenrette). 653 F.2d 609, 613 (D.C.Cir.I 981); In re Application of National Broadcasting Co. (United States v. Myers), 635 F.2d 9

rivilege. On the contrary, as the court found in Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. v. Wigand No. 101678/

ms, the state law claims would be the only claims remaining and the New York Shield Law would then apply. Ste In re Application to Ouash Subpoena to National Broadcasting Co., 79 F.3d 346. 351. 352 (2d Cir. 1996) ("Graco") (applying New York Shield Law to state claims pending in Massachusetts federal court, noting the re

rivilege. On the contrary, as the court found in Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. v. Wigand No. 101678/

ms, the state law claims would be the only claims remaining and the New York Shield Law would then apply. Ste In re Application to Ouash Subpoena to National Broadcasting Co., 79 F.3d 346. 351. 352 (2d Cir. 1996) ("Graco") (applying New York Shield Law to state claims pending in Massachusetts federal court, noting the re