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  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act

    Is it a Brown Act violation to hold a virtual meeting without telephone access for those without the internet?

    […] a reviewing court could always disagree on the reasonableness of the Board’s efforts to hold open meetings, and the Board’s option here appears to comply with the letter of the Governor’s executive orders by enabling observation of the proceedings "otherwise electronically." Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition […]

    July 7, 2020

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    CPRA Police Records

    I Called Police About My Loud Neighbors Gathering During COVID. Were These Redactions Lawful?

    […] those involved or the successful completion of the investigation (which was finished on the spot) or related investigation (of which there weren't any). Today I received a letter from one of the city’s off-site attorneys that concludes, "The City Attorney’s office and the Department consider this CPRA request to be closed and will not […]

    January 20, 2021

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    Blog

    The Hannity Reveal Was Huge News — But Everyone Missed The Most Important Point

    […] First Amendment required Judge Wood to ask, which is: "is there a very good reason that Hannity’s name must not be revealed publicly?"   McCarthy may be correct as a general matter that "judicially endorsed standards" prohibit "identifying uncharged persons in legal proceedings attendant to criminal investigations." But once Cohen’s lawyers sought to submit […]

    May 8, 2018

  • Latest News

    Blog

    Anonymous speech, although constitutionally protected, is mostly digital graffiti

    […] These online publications hold tremendous promise as competitors for local newspapers and as vehicles for self-expression by community residents who previously had no means, save the occasional letter-to-the-editor, to make their voices heard. These blogs, however, will not be taken seriously if their authors persist in hiding their identity. Bloggers must take responsibility for […]

    June 3, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act First Amendment

    Commissioner advised speaking to press could give rise to Brown Act violation

    […] Brown Act and that what is meant to be prohibited is "subterfuge; a concerted plan to engage in collective deliberation on public business through a series of letters or telephone calls passing from one member of the governing body to the next." Roberts v. City of Palmdale, 5 Cal. 4th 363, 376 (1993). An […]

    December 5, 2011

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Enforcement of the Public Records Act

    As to who enforces the Public Records Act ("PRA"), it is true that the recourse in the event of an improper denial is to sue the agency.  In order to facilitate such litigation, the PRA provides that prevailing parties in PRA litigation are entitled to their attorneys' fees.  Govt. Code § 6259(d) ("The court shall […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Free Membership

    Join the thousands of FAC Members whose support of FAC includes: Following FAC’s updates on California’s First Amendment challenges; Responding to calls to action from FAC; Allowing FAC to count your membership in amicus briefs, position letters, and advocacy work.

    September 9, 2024

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    CPRA Police Records

    Should I need authorization to access arrest records?

    […] or security files compiled by any other state or local police agency, or any investigatory or security files compiled by any other state or local agency for correctional, law enforcement, or licensing purposes." Gov't Code Section 6254(f). While some information must be disclosed under the PRA, it may not be everything your client is […]

    November 22, 2011

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    CPRA School Records

    School District Delays CPRA Response Beyond the Hearing Date For Which Documents Are Needed

    […] able to find an attorney on your county’s lawyer referral service web page. If you would like to reference additional information regarding CPRA requests, including a sample letter template, you can do sohere. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding […]

    February 10, 2021