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    Cases Press Release

    FAC Fights Secret Hearings in Death Penalty Case

    […] remote access, e.g. audio or video streaming, to safely accommodate those who wish to exercise their First Amendment rights. FAC, a California nonprofit organization that advocates for government transparency and public participation in civic affairs, is standing in for the public and press in the Cruz case. This is not FAC’s first fight for […]

    September 28, 2020

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    CPRA

    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

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    NYT still has the power to alter the facts of the very story on which it is reporting.

    […] influence that is wholly disproportionate to their financial prowess. They have a status that communicates to powerful institutions, whether in the private sector or public, that they must not be ignored. This is a hugely valuable asset for a journalism business. It remains to be seen whether it can be replicated by nontraditional news […]

    October 7, 2013

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    FAC News Press Release

    FAC receives $100K Matching Grant from Jonathan Logan Family Foundation

    […] earn the match. So, we're turning to you.  If you donate today, your tax-deductible gift will be doubled.  It will go to work immediately to help increase government transparency, enforce the public's right to know, and to defend free speech and expression in these challenging times. Now, more than ever, the First Amendment needs […]

    March 21, 2017

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    FAC News Press Release

    Craigslist founder Craig Newmark joins FAC Advisory Board

    […] focuses his energy and resources on philanthropic endeavors. In 2011 he launched craigconnects as a platform to support organizations involved in work for veterans and military families, open government, public diplomacy, trustworthy journalism, consumer protection, election protection, and voter registration. He also serves on the board of directors of the Poynter Foundation, Center for Public Integrity, […]

    March 1, 2016

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    County said no matches for my CPRA request, but I know docs exist. What now?

    […] fulfill your request, will get a better result for you than your first attempt. 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 14, 2015

  • Asked and Answered

    First Amendment

    My Request to Video a CA Parole Hearing Was Denied. What Are My rights?

    […] system. 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.

    April 17, 2019

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    Blog Cases

    FAC Defends Press Freedom in Marin Photographer’s Case

    […] against Portje, who was booked a month before on suspicion of battery of a police officer and obstructing police work. Second, on Dec. 29, counsel for the government said in court that police had not and would not review the contents of Portje’s gear and would work out an agreement with Portje’s attorney to […]

    January 4, 2022

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    CPRA

    Direct Costs of Copying

    The statute is California Government Code section 6253(b).  A court has held that "direct cost" generally does not include search and retrieval time.  North County Parents Organization v. Dep't of Education, 23 Cal. App. 4th 144, 146 (1994).  "Direct cost" does include maintenance costs and the salary of the clerk for time spent copying […]

    June 14, 2009