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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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
Paul McAdoo
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Local Legal Initiative
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