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Developments in Association Law 2022 – 2024

The following is a review of notable cases and regulatory developments for nonprofit organizations at the federal and state levels during the last two years....more

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Washington Supreme Court Sets New Criteria for Closing Public Records Requests

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On April 11, 2024, the Washington Supreme Court issued a decision mandating how public records officers, agency attorneys and other government employees must close their responses to public records requests under the state...more

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N.C. Court of Appeals Addresses Public Records Status of Records Held Solely by Third-Party Vendors

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The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion on the question of when documents solely in the possession of a third-party contractor—and not a public body—are public records subject to production under the...more

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In With The New – Part Four

BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023 - In Part Four of our “In With the New” series, Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Advanced Records Center (ARC) team covers important new legislation and case law related...more

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County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Not a Public Entity and Not Subject to the Open Public Records Act

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The plaintiff, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU), served the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ) with a request to produce documents pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). The...more

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Tips for Reacting to an "In-Person" Public Records Request Under Florida's Public Records Act (UPDATED)

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BACKGROUND - Under Florida's broad Public Records Act ("the PRA"), chapter 119, Florida Statutes, any person - whether an individual or a legal entity - can request access to or copies of public records in the custody of...more

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CPUC Cannot Use Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies to Delay Litigation Under the CPRA

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In the recent ruling of Rittiman v. Public Utilities Commission, the First District Court of Appeal held that the petitioner was not required to exhaust the administrative remedies of the California Public Utilities...more

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Three Things to Consider When Sharing Confidential or Proprietary Information with State and Municipal Governments

Many companies find themselves in the position of voluntarily sharing some of their most sensitive data and other confidential information with state and local governments. For example, this type of information-sharing may...more

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Are Applications Submitted To The DFPI Subject To Inspection Under The California Public Records Act?

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California's Public Records Act, Cal. Gov't Code § 6250 et seq., provides for public access to California state and local government records.  The PRA defines "public records" broadly to include "any writing containing...more

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In With the New – Part Two

BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year - In Part Two of our “In With the New” series, BB&K’s ARC: Advanced Records Center team covers important new legislation and case law related to the California Public Records...more

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Practical Solutions To Public Records Request Challenges

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When it comes to data and records management functions at government agencies, recent years have been trying times. A number of concerning trends have continued to be a factor, such as the growth of the data generated by...more

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Public Records Act nuances to be aware of

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While seasons change, many things remain the same. While many modifications were made to a public office’s responsibilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Records Act remained the same....more

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NC Supreme Court Upholds Corporate Status of North Carolina Railroad for Purposes of State Public Records Act

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A great deal of interest has been born in the wake of the North Carolina Business Court’s 2020 conclusion that the North Carolina Railroad Company “NCRR” is not an agency of the state subject to the provisions of the North...more

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Elected Officials Entitled to Some, Not All, Public Agency Records

Access Depends on if Record Request is from “Elected Official” or “Member of the Public” - As local public agencies welcome newly elected officials, it can be unclear whether the newcomers are entitled to unfettered access...more

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California Public Records Act Update

New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021 - While an expansive array of records can be sought via a California Public Records Act request, the right to inspect public records is not without limits. The CPRA does not give...more

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New amendment to Public Records Act allows insurance investigators to obtain telephone numbers from vehicle accident reports

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Substitute Senate Bill 284, which has been delivered to Governor DeWine for signature, contains an amendment to the Public Records Act that will be of interest to police agencies in Ohio. As currently written, the Act...more

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CPRA Requesters Could Pay Agency Costs to Store Emails

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Requesters Must Post an Undertaking if Public Agency Will Suffer Certain Damages During Injunction Proceedings - A California Public Records Act appellate court decision may require requesters to post an undertaking to...more

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So, you want to record your lessons. What should you consider?

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts find themselves engaging in virtual education at unprecedented levels, and with this comes many questions that may not have been considered in the past, including whether...more

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Court’s Police Body Camera Opinion Highlights E-Discovery Issues

The California Supreme Court recently issued an opinion that analyzes the public disclosure of police body camera footage and demonstrates the overlap between e-Discovery processes and other records production schemes. The...more

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Jurisdiction Over CPRA Cases Not Limited to Courts in the County Where Records are Situated

A California Appellate Court Draws a Distinction between the Power of a Court to Rule —“Jurisdiction”— and the Proper Place for a CPRA Suit —“Venue” Any trial court in the state may have jurisdiction over a California...more

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The Right of Access to Information in the Time of COVID-19

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“Openness in government is essential to the functioning of a democracy.” This straightforward declaration by the California Supreme Court bears repeating during the COVID-19 health crisis.  “Newspapers, television, radio, and...more

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Public Records Requests During COVID-19 Crisis

California Public Agencies Struggle with CPRA Compliance - Public agencies are likely grappling with California Public Records Act request challenges — especially deadlines and document access limitations — during the...more

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Appellate Division Permits Public Records Access to Police Use of Force Reports Involving Juveniles

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On February 19, 2020, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a decision Digital First Media v. Ewing Township permitting a newspaper access under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to Use of Force Reports (UFR)...more

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[WEBINAR] Exploring the CPRA’s Investigatory Privilege

While the California Legislature included investigatory privilege as an exemption within the California Public Records Act, there are exceptions to this exemption. In this Best Best & Krieger LLP webinar, attorneys Christine...more

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California Public Records Act Case Law Update

Part 2: New CPRA Laws for 2020 - While an expansive array of records can be sought via a California Public Records Act request, the right to inspect public records is not without limits. The CPRA does not give unlimited...more

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