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If A Lawyer Sends A Threatening Letter to A City Attorney Marked “Confidential” Is It?

[…] who wrote the City Attorney a letter. He attached a draft civil complaint of what they might file, a central set of arguments the consideration of which must have led to further discussions, and the nature of which the public has a compelling public interest to consider. The lawyer appears to have marked the […]

November 5, 2018
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Police Records

Want Info on 911 Call that Prompted Police to Swarm My House Where No Crime Occurred

[…] act. 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.

December 4, 2018
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FOIA

Need Assistance Using FOIA To Request My FISA File

[…] find helpful. FOIA, 5 U.S.C. § 552, is a federal open records act that provides a mechanism to gain access to public records. FOIA requires that a government agency produce existing records that are not otherwise exempt. 5 U.S.C. §552(a)(2). Under FOIA, there are nine categories of documents that are exempt from disclosure. 5 […]

April 6, 2020
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CPRA

City Delays Responding to Records Requests Until It’s Too Late To Use the Information Requested

[…] the same day, the City provided confirmation of receipt of those requests. During the next 43 days, I received several emails from the City stating "Pursuant to Government Code § 6253.c(2)" they need more time to "respond." I finally sent another email to the City demanding a response. After 45 days, the City responded […]

March 20, 2020
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CPRA

How Can I Access Records From The California Department of Corrections Regarding High-Profile Offenders?

[…] records. 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.

September 21, 2021
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Planned Giving Legacy Society

Like your everyday actions, your charitable gifts have an impact on others. Perhaps you have considered a charitable legacy to continue your philanthropy beyond your lifetime, to have your family remembered, and your philanthropy is woven into the lives of others. With a legacy gift, you can. We invite you to make your philanthropy […]

July 26, 2024
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Government Can’t Dictate Editorial Decisions, FAC Tells Brentwood City Council
- Press Freedom
July 23, 2024
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FAC Receives Three-Year, $600,000 Grant From Jonathan Logan Family Foundation

[…] committed $600,000 over the next three years to ensure FAC thrives as it continues to expand its work promoting and protecting a free press, free expression, and government transparency." This generous gift sets FAC on a path to serve even more journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens in their pursuit of government transparency and accountability," […]

September 5, 2024
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FAC Prevails in Public Records Case Brought by Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Students

[…] had tools at its disposal to ensure a fair trial despite any media attention to the case. "This case highlights how misconduct records are critical to holding government institutions accountable and keeping the communities they serve safe," said Annie Cappetta, FAC Legal Fellow and one of McDede’s attorneys. "The court’s ruling has vindicated the […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
December 9, 2024
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Cal Poly Student Settles Public Records Lawsuit Against University

[…] in a Public Records Act lawsuit against the Board of Trustees of the California State University (CSU) system. FAC represents Elizabeth Wilson, a student journalist at the Mustang News, the student paper at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). "I’m so pleased Cal Poly has agreed to a settlement, but it […]

November 1, 2024