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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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Welcome To The Board: What New Board Members Need To Know About The FOIA

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Congratulations on your election to the board of education and thank you for volunteering your time to your community.  As you begin to embark on your board journey you will unfortunately, find that way too much of your time...more

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PAC Issues Binding Decision Finding OMA Violation for Closed Session Discussions on Curriculum

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The Illinois Public Access Counselor (PAC) issued a binding opinion, finding a school board violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) when it improperly discussed school curriculum during closed session....more

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Illinois Appellate Court Issues New Ruling Concerning the OMA and FOIA

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Early this year, the Illinois Appellate Court issued an opinion responding to challenges asserted under the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Appellate Court held that the Village of Oak...more

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As The Leaves Are Changing - What Has (and Has Not) Changed with the FOIA?

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As the summer (and your vacation) becomes a distant memory, and the days get shorter and colder, I’ll bet you have had passing thoughts about changes to Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act’s (“FOIA”), especially in light...more

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Michigan Court of Appeals Examines Provisions of the Open Meetings Act

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In its recent decision, Hindelang v. City of Grosse Pointe, the Michigan Court of Appeals (“Court”) has offered clarification and some helpful reminders for compliance with the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”). In a case involving...more

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The Legalities of Social Media

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In today's world of technology and communications, communities are increasingly reaching their residents and marketing their services through social media. It has become common for cities, villages, and nearly all forms of...more

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OFCCP Week In Review - January 2023 #4

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023: U.S. Appellate Court for D.C. Circuit Blocked Key Aspects of Trump-Era NLRB Union Election Rule - Trump NLRB Should Have Sought Public Comment on 3 Key Changes, Court Majority Ruled - ...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: September 2022 #3

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

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Permanent Changes to the FOIA Regarding Remote and Hybrid Meetings

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On April 28, 2022, Governor Lamont signed Public Act 22-3, which makes permanent changes to Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) so as to preserve the ability of public agencies (such as school boards) to conduct...more

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More Pandemic-Era Meeting Issues: Practical Concerns and Pointers

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In my last column, The FOIA and the Pandemic: New (temporary?) Provisions on “Remote” and “Hybrid” Meetings for Public Agencies, I provided a summary of the “budget implementer” bill that amended Connecticut’s Freedom of...more

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The FOIA and the Pandemic: New (temporary?) Provisions on “Remote” and “Hybrid” Meetings for Public Agencies

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The “budget implementer” bill that was passed in June amends Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), preserving, at least temporarily, elements of pandemic-era Executive Orders concerning “remote” and “hybrid”...more

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PAC Issues Two New Binding Opinions, Clarifying Requirements Under the OMA and FOIA

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The Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—recently issued two binding opinions clarifying...more

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PAC Rejects Public Body’s Limitation on Criticism of Public Officials Absent Actual Disruption

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In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a city...more

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First Quarter 2021 Illinois FOIA & OMA Update

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PRE-DECISIONAL & DELIBERATIVE PROCESS UPDATES U.S. - SUPREME COURT DECISION - On March 4, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in United States Fish and Wildlife Service v. Sierra Club addressing the “deliberative...more

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COVID-19 And Remote (And “Hybrid”) Meetings: The Latest In Light Of Executive Order 9H

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Shortly after declaring a State of Emergency with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in light of the desire to avoid large in-person gatherings, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7B, which provides that the in-person...more

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Governor Lamont’s Executive Order and the FOIA’s “Open Meetings” Requirements

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While there are more urgent public health issues to consider, the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused practical concerns regarding how public agencies can comply with Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act...more

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The Top Five Takeaways from the Public Access Counselor’s 2019 Binding Opinions

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The Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor was once again busy during 2019, issuing binding decisions of interest to public entities governed by the Illinois Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act....more

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On the Cutting Edge of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act: 2019 Legislative Changes and Updates

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As is the case seemingly anytime that the General Assembly is called to session, this year they made some notable changes to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Several of those changes went into effect last month, and...more

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Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act Updates

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The flurry of activity surrounding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) and Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) continues. An Illinois Appellate Court once again reviewed whether grand jury records may be disclosed under...more

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Foliage, Frost, Frozen Ponds and The FOIA: More Interesting Cases From The FOIC (Part One)

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Dropping thermometers did not diminish the heated action occurring before Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Commission [“FOIC”]. It should also go without saying that the accompanying snow, ice and other perils of winter...more

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Attorneys Are Not So Special After All: The FOIA and the Need for Specific Agenda Items

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Generally, Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act [“FOIA”] requires that a public agency preparing an agenda/posting for a meeting ensure that each agenda item is specific enough to apprise the public of the action...more

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FOIA is FUN: Somewhat Recent Reminders from the Freedom Of Information Commission

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Although it is known as the “Sunshine Law,” the idea of summer fun is usually not synonymous with the Freedom of Information Act [“FOIA”]. Nevertheless, as we lament the passing of time (and loss of daylight), Connecticut’s...more

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Race and National Origin Discrimination Persist 50 Years after EEOC’s Founding, Experts Say

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Panel of Practitioners At Miami Meeting Of the EEOC Says Despite Positive Advances, Fight For Equal Treatment in Employment Far From Over - MIAMI - Despite significant progress in the 50 years since the U.S. Equal...more

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Loose Lips Sink Ships: The Limits of the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Dangers of “Public” Reliance Upon Your Attorney’s...

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Public agencies often secure opinions from legal counsel to guide their actions. However, these agencies should be aware that what they say in public about the advice given may jeopardize the confidentiality of the legal...more

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Tales From The Green Room: My FOIA Book, My Television Interview and Why Public Agencies Should Care

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On June 7th, 2014, I had the good fortune of being the guest on Focus on Connecticut, which is a weekly, half-hour public affairs show on “News 12 Connecticut.” The show is hosted by Tom Appleby, a veteran news journalist in...more

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