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Freedom of Information Act › Relief Measures

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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SBA Adopts New Process for Absolving Fraudulent Loans in Attempt to Provide Certainty to Affected Businesses

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The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was created on March 27, 2020 as part of the first COVID-19 relief package. Over the past year, Congress appropriated almost $700 billion to the PPP in an effort to provide forgivable...more

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Governor Whitmer's Executive Order Relaxes Certain FOIA Response Requirements

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On Sunday evening, April 5, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued her Executive Order 2020-38, entitled “Temporary Extensions of Certain FOIA Deadlines to Facilitate COVID-19 Emergency Response Efforts.” As its name...more

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COVID-19: Michigan Temporary Extensions of Freedom of Information Act Deadlines

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As anticipated, on April 5, 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-38 suspending “strict compliance” with the required response periods under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 1976 PA 442, as...more

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The Paycheck Protection Program: FOIA and Potential Implications for Applicants and Investors

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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has now seen three days of frenzy over application uncertainties, eligibility questions, and employee count/loan amount calculations. One item not mentioned, but worth discussing, is the...more

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