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Hester v. Shelby County
Case Number: 2:21-cv-02030-JTF-atc Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Client: The Daily Memphian Motion Filed: Jan.…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
City of Memphis releases new videos related to Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating
The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure. -
Reporters Committee Local Legal Initiative expands to Indiana
RCFP will hire an attorney to work in Indiana and provide direct pro bono legal support to local journalists. -
Flade v. City of Shelbyville
Court: Tennessee Supreme Court Date Filed: Oct. 10, 2023 Background: In 2021, a landlord sued the city of Shelbyville, Tennessee,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Tennessee Valley Authority must disclose executives’ salary records
Marc Perrusquia, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority last year for access to salary records. -
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 -
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 -
Perrusquia v. The City of Memphis
Case Number: CH-23-0772 Court: Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis Client: Marc Perrusquia…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Mullinix v. The City of Crossville
Case Number: 2023 CH 2388 Court: Chancery Court of Cumberland County, Tennessee, for the Thirteenth Judicial District at Crossville Client:…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
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