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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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Copyright Law and BodyCam Video

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I saw this question online and decided to answer it here on my blog.  It raises some very interesting and timely questions about the scope and reach of copyright law in our modern age. Many people want to know, is police...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Winter 2020

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In This Issue - Influencer Marketing: Top Business and Legal Considerations for 2020 - Although influencer marketing is an ever-larger part of marketing budgets, questions have arisen about the longevity of influencers as a...more

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The Supreme Court - June 24, 2019

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The Supreme Court of the United States issued four decisions on June 24, 2019: Iancu v. Brunetti, No. 18-302: Respondent Erik Brunetti founded a clothing line that uses as its trademark four letters that though spelled...more

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Informing Illinois Newsletter - November 2017

When Records Are Not Reasonably Accessible - The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was amended in December, 2014 to provide that a public body is not required to copy a public record that is published on the...more

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California Court: School Districts Cannot Prevent Posting of Videos of Open Board Meetings

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Our friends over at the EdLawConnectBlog in California published a blog about an interesting case from the Golden State that school leaders from across the country may find interesting. The case addressed whether school...more

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