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On the Docket: A guide to RCFP’s legal guides for journalists
RCFP's Paul McAdoo discusses the Reporters Committee's free legal guides.
December 15, 2023
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Paul McAdoo
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Local Legal Initiative
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On the Docket: News outlets should not be shy about seeking access to sealed court records
It’s important to be skeptical of attempts to seal court records.
March 7, 2023
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Paul McAdoo
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Court Access
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On the Docket: 5 things TN journalists should know about federal FOIA
Our Tennessee Local Legal Initiative attorney offers some helpful tips for Tennessee journalists trying to access records under FOIA.
December 1, 2022
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Paul McAdoo
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Freedom of Information
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On the Docket: Open meetings lawsuit sparks new transparency requirement
The ruling showed that such lawsuits can help change the way our government does business.
July 1, 2022
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Paul McAdoo
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Local Legal Initiative
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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.
April 1, 2022
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Paul McAdoo
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