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Facebook community target of a self-proclaimed “troll army”

[…] of use and other policies to see how you might go about reporting this person. 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 13, 2014
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Legal Hotline

The Legal Hotline gives users quick, free access to FAC’s lawyers for questions about access to public records and your right to attend government meetings in California; access to court documents and proceedings in California and federal courts; and First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

June 12, 2024
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CPRA

CFAC v. Santa Clara County and Critical Infrastructure Information

Has there been any appellate court ruling in CFAC v. Santa Clara County? I'm very curious about the Critical Infrastructure Information issue that the County raised in the trial court, having just had my California Public Records Act request to another agency denied on similar grounds.

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

PRA Requested Documents Withheld Due to “Attorney-Client Privilege”

[…] any non-exempt material). 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. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

June 26, 2018
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First Amendment

Rights threatened by trade associations for voicing opposition to bill they favor

[…] let the legislature know that not all members of these groups support the legislation. 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 11, 2013
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Newsgathering Police Records

Can a news photographer be threatened with arrest while covering a protest?

[…] "you have to leave the area." Then I asked the officer if I could walk just to the side and take a photo of the tree cutting activity behind them and was refused access again. I was wearing my press pass on my chest and I had introduced myself as the local newspaper's Photographer […]

February 6, 2014
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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
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Newsgathering

How do I protect rape victims in my reporting?

[…] to work with legal counsel in reviewing any story reporting on an alleged rape. 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.

February 11, 2017
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CPRA

School district denying access to public records

[…] be financially responsible for your attorney’s fees, should you prevail. Gov't Code § 6259(d). 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.

May 2, 2016
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CPRA

Are confidential marriage certificate applications accessible under the CPRA?

[…] Otherwise, the confidentiality of the marriage licenses would seem to be meaningless. 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.

July 24, 2013