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The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal... more +
The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal agency records and enforce that right in a court of law. However, not all agency records can be requested; there are nine exempt categories of information. In addition to the federal law, many states have passed their own freedom of information acts. These acts are often similar but not always identical to the federal version.  less -
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C & H Hog Farms, Inc. (Newton County, Arkansas): Request for Adjudicatory Hearing and Commission Review/Stay of Regulation 5...

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C & H Hog Farms, Inc. (“C & H”) filed a “Request for Adjudicatory Hearing and Commission Review and Stay” (“Request”) related to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) denial of its application for an...more

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When Is Medical Information Considered Sensitive?

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As discussed in yesterday’s post, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed that persons involved in administrative proceedings be required to submit all documents and other items electronically.  Under the SEC’s...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

This Week In Securities Litigation

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The SEC filed three actions following-up on its settled proceeding against Oppenheimer for selling millions of shares of unregistered penny stocks. Each individual settled with the agency. In addition, the Commission brought...more

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