Local Legal Initiative

An RCFP attorney helped Spotlight PA obtain records that show how a Pennsylvania agency oversees its medical marijuana program.

Journalists have historically faced the greatest threats to their safety when reporting on civil unrest.

Resolve Philly, represented by an RCFP attorney, is seeking access to youth foster care financial records.

The court sided with arguments an RCFP attorney made on behalf of journalists seeking the office’s outside legal bills.

Court: Indiana Supreme Court Date Filed: July 1, 2024 Background: In 2021, Indiana resident Christopher Nardi sued the state’s Election…

Case Number: CV-2024-1369 Court: Oklahoma County District Court Client: Janelle Stecklein Lawsuit Filed: May 16, 2024 Background: In December 2023,…

RCFP's Paul McAdoo takes a look at how media coalitions he's worked with have made a difference in Tennessee.

Case Number: 48 CD 2024 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Client: Faye Anderson Entry of Appearance Filed: April 25, 2024…

Case Number: 3:24-cv-00190 Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee Client: Melanie Faizer Complaint Filed: April 25,…

Attorneys from RCFP and Yale's MFIA Clinic helped journalist Brittany Hailer reach a settlement with the county.