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On the Docket: Power resides in media coalitions in the fight for government transparency, accountability
RCFP's Paul McAdoo takes a look at how media coalitions he's worked with have made a difference in Tennessee.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative
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Faizer v. Tennessee Valley Authority
Case Number: 3:24-cv-00190 Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee Client: Melanie Faizer Complaint Filed: April 25,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Environment -
Shelby County Jail surveillance videos show violent confrontations between inmates, correctional officers
An RCFP attorney represented The Daily Memphian in its effort to access the surveillance videos.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access
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On the Docket: A primer on rules governing cameras in courtroom
RCFP's Paul McAdoo answers common questions about rules concerning recording devices in Tennessee state courtrooms.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Court access
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City of Memphis releases new videos related to Tyré Nichols’s fatal beating
The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure.Categorized in Local Legal Initiative
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On the Docket: How to vet your own stories to reduce legal risk
RCFP's Paul McAdoo provides important tips for journalists conducting their own pre-publication review.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Libel and privacy
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Tennessee reporter uses RCFP hotline for help accessing police officer’s grievance
An RCFP attorney helped Mathaus Schwarzen successfully navigate his public records dispute with the city.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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On the Docket: Know your right to access court proceedings in Tennessee
RCFP's Local Legal Initiative attorney for Tennessee answers some questions about the right to access courtrooms in the state.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Court access
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Newspaper’s lawsuit prompts Tennessee hospital to release senior administrators’ salary information
An RCFP attorney sued the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Authority on behalf of the Herald-Citizen's editor.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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State of Tennessee v. Haley
Case Numbers: C2300401, C2300402, C2300403, C2300404, C2300405 Court: Criminal Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, for the Thirtieth Judicial District at…By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative