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Veil of secrecy finally lifted from Pennsylvania murder-for-hire case
An RCFP attorney spent the past year helping local newspapers push for transparency in the case.
October 24, 2023
By
Chris Young
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Court Access
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Tennessee Valley Authority must disclose executives’ salary records
Marc Perrusquia, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority last year for access to salary records.
October 3, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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Records obtained through lawsuit reveal Allegheny County never performed autopsy on deceased inmate
Brittany Hailer, represented by RCFP attorneys, fought to obtain a deceased inmate's autopsy records. It turns out they never existed.
September 15, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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On the Docket: How to vet your own stories to reduce legal risk
RCFP's Paul McAdoo provides important tips for journalists conducting their own pre-publication review.
September 5, 2023
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Paul McAdoo
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Libel and Privacy
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RCFP’s local attorney in Pennsylvania discusses the fight to access settlement agreements
Helping newsrooms access settlement agreements is a priority for the Pennsylvania Local Legal Initiative.
August 23, 2023
By
Sonya Carson
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Court Access
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Tennessee reporter uses RCFP hotline for help accessing police officer’s grievance
An RCFP attorney helped Mathaus Schwarzen successfully navigate his public records dispute with the city.
August 17, 2023
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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Denver Public Schools releases recording of unlawful executive session
The disclosure came after news outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully sued the school district.
July 28, 2023
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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Pennsylvania appeals court orders Allegheny County to disclose inmate autopsy records
RCFP attorneys represented journalist Brittany Hailer in her fight to access records concerning the death of a man in custody.
July 12, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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Judge orders Denver Public Schools to release recording of unlawful secret meeting
News outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued DPS in April to access the recording of the closed meeting.
June 28, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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News outlets take fight for access to police certification database to Colorado Supreme Court
The Gazette and the Invisible Institute, represented by an RCFP attorney, seek data from an agency that licenses officers.
June 14, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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