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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 -

Marketing Private Funds to U.S. Investors — A Practical Guide for Asia-Based Managers

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/6/2023

As the private equity (“PE”) and venture capital (“VC”) funds industry grows and matures in Asia, managers are increasingly looking to market interests in their funds to U.S.-based investors. However, many Asia-based managers...more

Private fund side letters: common terms, themes and practical considerations

Dechert LLP on 9/28/2018

Side letters are an (increasingly) common way of formalising negotiated arrangements between a private fund and an investor. Whilst used more widely in the closed-ended fund context (given the limited withdrawal rights...more

New Freedom of Information Law in Kentucky

Goodwin on 10/19/2017

Freedom of information legislation has been an issue that private fund managers have had to deal with for some time. Public pension funds invest a significant amount of capital into private funds and most, as public bodies,...more

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