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Lancaster County Office of the Coroner v. Panyard
Case Number: 24-00035 Court: Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Clients: LNP | LancasterOnline, Jack Panyard Entry of Appearance Filed:…Categorized in Freedom of information -
On the Docket: A guide to RCFP’s legal guides for journalists
RCFP's Paul McAdoo discusses the Reporters Committee's free legal guides.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative
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City of Philadelphia Planning Commission v. Anderson
Case Number: 23 12 00944 Court: Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Client: Faye Anderson Entry of Appearance Filed: Dec.…Categorized in Freedom of information -
Colorado appeals court: Aurora City Council violated Open Meetings Law
The appeals court sided with arguments an RCFP attorney made on behalf of The Sentinel.Categorized in Freedom of information
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RCFP’s 2023 year in review
RCFP's work in 2023 helped journalists keep the public informed, hold government accountable, and strengthen press protections.Categorized in Special Analysis
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Spotlight PA v. Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University
Case Number: 2023-cv-2998-cl Court: Court of Common Pleas, Centre County, Pennsylvania Client: Spotlight PA Complaint Filed: Dec. 6, 2023 Background:…Categorized in Local Legal Initiative -
Reporters Committee Local Legal Initiative expands to Indiana
RCFP will hire an attorney to work in Indiana and provide direct pro bono legal support to local journalists.Categorized in Announcements
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Harbaugh v. Bucks County
Case Number: 2:20-cv-01685-MMB Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Client: Bucks County Courier Times Motion to…Categorized in Court access -
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Spotlight PA: Penn State University is violating the Sunshine Act
An attorney from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is warning senior leaders at Penn State University that…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access
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