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Access to Attorney’s Pay Records Denied Pending Outcome of Litigation

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· Story link Cape Girardeau County denied two records requests from the Southeast Missourian, saying the records sought – names,…

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Cape Girardeau County denied two records requests from the Southeast Missourian, saying the records sought – names, rates of pay and reasons for the hiring of outside counsel – because the information relates to possible future lawsuits and could jeopardize attorney work product. The county said the information would be public after any legal work is concluded. (5/6/08)

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