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New rule allows public access to administrative records of California courts

The California Judicial Council approved a new Rule of Court this week giving the public a right of access to administrative records of Superior and Appellate courts and the Administrative Office of the Courts. The rule will be in effect January of next year and is modeled after the California Public Records Act. -DB Legislative Bulletin California Newspaper Publishers Association Commentary December 16, 2009 At its meeting in San Francisco yesterday, the California Judicial Council

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Government practices in preserving electronic records called 'fatally flawed'

A panel of experts told a committee of the House of Representatives that the National Archives and Records Administration is failing to conserve agency electronic records, especially e-mails. -DB Nextgov.com May 21, 2009 By Jill R. Aitoro The government’s practices in preserving electronic records is “fatally flawed,” and the National Archives and Records Administration must enforce stricter policies to store agencies records, especially e-mail messages, a panel of records management professionals told a House hearing

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2023 Free Speech and Open Government Award Nomination Form

2023 Free Speech and Open Government Award Submit a nomination for the 2023 Free Speech & Open Government Award, given by the First Amendment Coalition each year to recognize significant achievement in advancing freedom of information or freedom of expression. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishment, service or other contributions to the advancement of free expression or the people’s right to know about their government. The winner could be a journalist, activist, blogger, lawyer, news organization,

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CPRA Primer 2023 Update

RESOURCES ACCESS TO RECORDS ACCESSING PUBLIC RECORDS IN CALIFORNIA California Public Records Act Primer Download the CPRA Primer Menu | Resources Table of Contents | CPRA Primer This handbook is a project of the First Amendment Coalition. Our gratitude to James Chadwick, formerly of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, author of the 2006 guide. Updates by staff of the First Amendment Coalition: Legal Director David Loy and Legal Fellows Monica Price and Khrystan Policarpio, with

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Call for Nominations: FAC 2022 Free Speech and Open Government Award

The First Amendment Coalition is accepting nominations for its 2022 Free Speech & Open Government Award, given each year to recognize significant achievement in advancing freedom of information and expression.  The award recognizes outstanding accomplishment, service or other contributions to the advancement of free expression or the people’s right to know about their government. The winner could be a journalist, activist, blogger, lawyer, news organization, software developer or whistleblower — or any combination thereof, including teams.

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