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Contractor’s Records on Public Project Are Private, Arkansas Court Rules

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· Story link The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision and held that a private contractor does not…

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The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision and held that a private contractor does not have to release documents on its contract with the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville to build a dormitory. “While we liberally construe the FOIA in favor of disclosure, we are also aware of the need for a balancing of interests. … In doing so, we must take a common-sense approach,” Justice Paul Danielson wrote. (11/6/07)

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