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PRA request denied for correspondence related to reports

[…] has an obligation to assist you in making a focused request. See Gov’t Code § 6253.1. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

September 7, 2016
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First Amendment Newsgathering

Press Credential renewal denied by CCAC

[…] Correspondents Association of California ("CCAC") denied your application for a press credential. Your inquiry raises several questions about the First Amendment and, specifically, the ability of the government to regulate free speech and the press. From what I understand, the CCAC purported to deny your application based on Article XI of its by-laws, which […]

April 13, 2016
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CPRA

Are public records requests public records?

[…] in its possession, these requests would themselves be subject to the Public Records Act. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

September 9, 2014
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First Amendment Social Media

I Have Been Blocked from My State Senator’s Instagram Account. What Can I Do?

My state senator has blocked me from making comments or accessing his Instagram account, which is his official Instagram account for the Office of State Senator, and it is clearly a violation of First Amendment rights as a government official, and I need help getting them to reverse the action or sue this senator.

March 27, 2020
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CPRA

What does the CPRA say about an agency charging a $48 “clerical fee”?

I'm interested in getting some feedback from someone a little more experienced at filing public records act requests. I'm a little suspicious of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing charging a $48 "clerical fee"although their invoice does not list the amount of pages or mailing fee, implying the search has not yet been done. The request […]

September 15, 2015
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CPRA

Are Citizen Bond Oversight Committee Applications Public Records?

[…] applications of Citizen Bond Oversight Committee members, however, the school district denied "the request stating my request for the completed applications are protected from disclosure pursuant to Government Code section 6254(c), disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." I reviewed the government code and think it does not apply to […]

May 15, 2020
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CPRA

How can copy fees vary from agency to agency?

[…] for the bid results, evaluation results and winning bidders proposal. I received a letter back stating that I had to pay $0.50 per page when I normally pay $0.10 per copy from government agencies. Is this correct? Also, why do most agencies just email it to us at no cost and some say they can’t?

September 5, 2011
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CPRA School Records

Accessing School Title IX Report

Someone filed a complaint in 2007 alleging that the School District in has failed to comply with Title IX of the Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1972. Then OCR, the agency responsible for compliance with Title IX within the US Department of Education contacted the district and the district filed […]

June 14, 2009
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Google’s purchase of Motorola shows dangers of out-of-control patent litigation

[…] growth and job growth is huge. Politicians and economists, particularly of the Republican variety, have been quick to blame the US economy's slow pace of recovery on government uncertainty--uncertainty about the impact on businesses of new federal initiatives (particularly, the Obama administration's healthcare program), tax policy, and environmental regulations. They should be expressing similar […]

August 16, 2011
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CPRA Police Records

How Do I Request 911 Call Transcripts?

[…] information. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

March 25, 2020