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A California Perspective on AG Alberto Gonzales’ Problems

[…] assessments of prosecutors’ performance, and discussions of political strategy. As such, it is doubtful they ever would have seen the light of day in the Golden State. Government officials in California would block disclosure by invoking the "deliberative process privilege," California’s counterpart to the "executive privilege" in the federal system. But in Washington the […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 2, 2009
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Brown Act

Special Districts: County Water District

[…] of the board of supervisors shall be as follows: 'The Board of Supervisors of the County of _____ ordains as follows.'" Special districts are subject to the Brown Act's requirements for noticing and hearing. See Govt. Code Sections 54950-54963; see also CFAC web site. In particular, the Brown Act provides that "t least 72 […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

Selling property and public input

Government Code section 54956.8 permits a legislative body to meet in closed session to advise its negotiator concerning the "price" and "terms of payment" in connection with the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of property by or for the agency. A California appellate court stated that the purpose for the exception arises out […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

How can I access records regarding college sports’ recruitment?

[…] out how its athletic program is organized is probably worth it before launching your requests. 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.

July 21, 2016
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Brown Act

Public comment vs. speaking on agenda item

[…] to speak under Public Comment instead as he was going to be speaking on an item not on the agenda. Come to find out he wanted to actually give his own report on behalf of his group. He later stated that he had the right to speak on the agenda item but my contention […]

September 27, 2011
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CPRA School Records

Request for public information not honored

[…] a focused and effective request that reasonably describe identifiable records. Gov’t Code § 6253.1. 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.

April 28, 2016
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CPRA

Double standard on publishing names of document requesters

[…] in this chapter. Cal. Gov't Code § 6253 (West) 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. Lawyer request form

January 4, 2011
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City says building plans can be viewed but not copied

[…] legislative history of § 19851 is not readily available, that statute might be read as formalizing a procedure to avoid incurring copyright liability to the extent the government has mandated that architects' works be deposited with a government agency. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First […]

September 19, 2012
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CPRA Police Records

Is crime victim entitled to see investigation records?

[…] Assistance Request Form at http://firstamendmentcoalition.org/legal-hotline/lawyers-assistance-request-form/. 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. Access to records Lawyer's Assistance Request Form

October 26, 2010
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CPRA

Is County Fire Chief’s Association subject to CPRA?

[…] Act, including a sample request letter, at the First Amendment Coalition web site here. 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.

April 15, 2016