Public records

From increasing protections for press freedom to expanding support for local news, 2022 was another successful year for RCFP.

Reporter Holly Bartholomew turned to RCFP’s local attorney in Oregon for help strengthening her appeal of a denied records request.

A recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling restricts the public’s ability to recover fees when suing for records.

RCFP attorneys represented the newspaper in its successful effort to obtain emails from executives of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund.

Case Number: CV-2022-0005 Court: Osage Nation Trial Court Client: Osage News Claim of Record Access Filed: March 30, 2022 Background:…

RCFP attorneys helped the paper reach a settlement requiring Lancaster Township to train employees on the Right to Know Law.

Case Number: CL22001654-00 Court: Circuit Court for the City of Richmond Clients: VPM News, Ben Paviour Petition for Writ of…

Case Number: 143 C.D. 2022 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Clients: Juliana Reyes, The Philadelphia Inquirer Entry of Appearance Filed:…

In her new role, Tiffany will focus on expanding journalists’ access to public records at the state and federal level.

Case Number: CR-2021-0003 Court: Osage Nation Trial Court Clients: Osage News Editorial Board Claim of Records Access Filed: June 2,…