Local Legal Initiative
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Stonewalled by Osage Nation officials, Osage News contacts RCFP attorney for help accessing public records
The newspaper's editor says RCFP's local attorney in Oklahoma is like "a human shield and spear.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Philadelphia Inquirer investigation reveals PR effort to spin pension fund’s accounting error
RCFP attorneys represented the newspaper in its successful effort to obtain emails from executives of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
A local DA in Oregon served Hanna Merzbach a subpoena at a cafe. An RCFP attorney made it go away.
“It’s really nice to know I have a lawyer in my back pocket if I need it."By Chris YoungCategorized in Hotline -
RCFP, PNA letter to Pennsylvania Supreme Court highlights barriers to accessing court records
A coalition led by RCFP, PNA raises concerns about restrictions on public access to criminal court records in several counties. -
Threats against city official prompt Oregon journalist to contact RCFP’s free legal hotline
Calling RCFP’s free legal hotline “really helped me navigate the story to the best of our ability."By Chris YoungCategorized in Hotline -
Pennsylvania newspaper’s lawsuit results in public records training for township employees
RCFP attorneys helped the paper reach a settlement requiring Lancaster Township to train employees on the Right to Know Law.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
On the Docket: RCFP brings pro bono legal services to journalists in Tennessee
Just two years after launching, the Local Legal Initiative in Tennessee is already having an impact.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
In Pennsylvania, local news outlets fight practices they argue stifle judicial transparency
RCFP attorneys are representing five news organizations in their federal civil rights lawsuit against the York County Clerk of Courts. -
Malheur Enterprise investigation shines light on school district’s leadership dispute
The newspaper, represented by RCFP attorneys, successfully sued for records concerning discrimination allegations against board members.By Doris ZhangCategorized in Freedom of Information -
RCFP’s Local Legal Initiative powers investigative reporting and chips away at culture of secrecy in state, local government
“The first two years of the Local Legal Initiative have been a huge success.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative