Los Angeles (CNN) -- Chris Brown doesn't have to worry anymore that bumping into ex-girlfriend Rihanna could get him locked up, but he still has to be careful about what he says to her. Los Angeles County Judge Patricia Schnegg lifted the "stay away" order imposed on Brown two years ago after he was charged with assaulting the singer on the eve of the 2009 Grammys. "He just can't bother her," lawyer Donald Etra, who represents Rihanna, said after Tuesday's hearing. A protective order banning Brown from harassing, stalking or striking Rihanna stays in place, the judge said. There are no restrictions on Brown calling or otherwise communicating with her, Etra said.
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A judge lifts the "stay away" order keeping the singers apart
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The order was imposed after Brown was charged with assaulting Rihanna
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Brown is doing "a very good job" of meeting his probation terms, the judge says
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