TELEVISION : ‘L.A. Law’ Renewed

NBC-TV’s Emmy-winning drama series “L.A. Law,” which was rejuvenated this month with the return of producer William M. Finkelstein, has been renewed by the network for an eighth season. Since Finkelstein’s return April 1, “L.A. Law” has averaged a 12.5 rating and 22 share, bettering its earlier season-to-date Nielsen ratings by 9% and two share points and vaulting into the Top 10 prime-time series among adults 18-49 years old.