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The Supreme Court appears to have backed away from a controversial proposed rule change that critics said would have threatened the privacy of groups that file amicus curiae or friend-of-the-court briefs with the justices. Following a public comment period that apparently led the justices to reconsider their proposal, the Court on Tuesday issued new rules that will take effect Oct. 1. The rule as promulgated addresses objections voiced by government lawyers and amicus groups across the spectrum.