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Emails to officials

[…] that a mayor or city manager actually read an incoming email.As to the second issue, the general rules regarding the destruction of city records are contained in Government Code section 34090 et seq, the text of which can be found at the link below. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cacodes/gov/34090-34093.html There may be other local ordinances that may apply […]

June 14, 2009
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FAC’s David Snyder Honored by SPJ in Los Angeles

[…] any journalist or member of the public who needs help gets it," the organization said. The announcement also notes FAC's expansion, under Snyder's tenure, of staff, open- government litigation and programs, including the Subpoena Defense Initiative, which connects journalists with pro bono legal counsel and provides free training for media lawyers. Snyder will be […]

December 16, 2019
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The First

The First celebrates icons, journalists, activists, and attorneys who embody the rights and values FAC fights for every day — to speak truth to power, to publish uncomfortable facts, and to harness the power of the people to bring about change.

July 20, 2024
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CPRA

Traffic Accident and DMV Records

Under Public Records Act ("PRA"), public records (which include "any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics," Govt. Code Section 6252(e)), are open to the public unless a specific provision of the PRA […]

June 14, 2009
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First Amendment

Rights threatened by trade associations for voicing opposition to bill they favor

[…] let the legislature know that not all members of these groups support the legislation. 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.

November 11, 2013
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My High School Took Down My Online Profile Picture. Does this Violate My First Amendment Rights?

[…] activities. 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.

August 7, 2020
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Despite the complaints of blogger-critics, new federal shield bill is last best chance for meaningful protection of reporters’ confidential sources.

[…] apply to the subpoenas of federal courts and federal grand juries: a big gap in coverage that inevitably restricts news reporting on controversial matters involving the federal government. News of the Obama Justice Department's overzealous investigation of leaks to the press--in particular, leaks of information to the Associated Press and to James Rosen of […]
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September 17, 2013
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How do I find court rulings against stores that block petitioners?

[…] no violation of the First Amendment in denying plaintiff the right to collect signatures.). 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.

July 19, 2012
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FAC, SPJ NorCal Release Template for Requesters Facing Delayed Access

[…] a new tool to help overcome barriers to public information. Some state and local entities in California have stopped responding to requests made under the Public Records Act citing the COVID-19 health emergency. The following is a template that journalists and members of the public can use to generate a response to any entity […]

March 27, 2020
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Trade secrets in public records

With respect to your questions below: (1) I am not aware of any provision of the Public Records Act that would cause an agency's failure to claim an exemption in an initial PRA response to waive the exemption. Section 6253(c) of the PRA seems to provide for a single "determination" with respect to a […]

June 14, 2009