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First Amendment

Where can we legally hold a protest?

[…] streets is still subject to "reasonable time, place, or manner restrictions," however, which -- very broadly speaking -- means that restrictions reasonably necessary to achieve a legitimate government objective and that are not based on the content of the speech may be permitted. Id. You might want to check local ordinances to see if […]

December 20, 2011
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CPRA

Can I withdraw part of a CPRA request?

I have a request pending with a government agency, and based on questions answered in an interview, I would like to withdraw a portion of the request. Is it possible to withdraw a portion of a request under California public records law? Or would withdrawing a portion nullify my rights to the other records […]

August 16, 2013
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First Amendment

Where can I legally hand out flyers for my non-profit?

[…] should be to restrict speech). Similar questions can come up with respect to public spaces, though.In those cases, it is not the private property owner but the government that might impose restrictions. This might take the form of an ordinance prohibiting solicitation or something along those lines (sometimes crafted to restrict speech while appearing […]

December 28, 2010
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CPRA Police Records

Denied info on police officer’s status after arrest on animal cruelty charge

[…] necessarily enjoy the same protection once it is filed with the court. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition 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.

March 13, 2017
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First Amendment

Blogger’s identity exposed, and legal threats made against her

[…] state listed on the American Bar Association website at http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/findlegalhelp/main.cfm?id=OK. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition 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 21, 2011
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Newsgathering

Requesting tax information from a non-profit organization

[…] even if it is not yet officially contained in a tax return. Holme Roberts & Owen 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.

August 19, 2010
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First Amendment

Is banning R-rated films from classroom censorship?

[…] would reach a different conclusion than the Borger court did. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition 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.

December 30, 2010
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First Amendment Police Records

I couldn’t video tape my own arrest, but a reality show was allowed

[…] the agency to specify the exemption or exemptions upon which it relies. Holme Roberts & Owen 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.

September 4, 2011
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First Amendment

Do US firms working abroad uphold the First Amendment?

[…] restrictions on governmental entities.Sometimes the actions of private entities can implicate individuals' First Amendment rights, but it is a bit unusual to speak in terms of the government prosecuting corporate First Amendment offenders. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline inquiries. […]

October 12, 2010
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CPRA

City study taken off website after one day

[…] retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics," Govt. Code section 6252(e) -- are presumed to be open to the public and must be disclosed unless a specific provision of the PRA or other law exempts them from disclosure. There is, however, a provision of the PRA that exempts […]

March 23, 2010