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Emails can be “Records” of the Agency under the RTKL – (Section 701) – Types of Records
by Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 3/8/2019
As previously discussed, records in possession of a local agency are presumed public unless they are exempt under or protected by: 1) the RTKL exceptions set forth in Section 708; 2) other laws; 3) privilege; or 4) judicial...more
According to the PAC, Communications About Public Business on Personal Devices Subject to FOIA
by Franczek P.C. on 2/6/2019
Since a 2013 Illinois Appellate Court decision, City of Champaign v. Madigan, Illinois public bodies have known that three categories of emails and text messages sent to or from personal technology devices are “public...more
Emails and E-Discovery: California Public Records Act - BB&K's Christine Woods Explores San Jose Ruling Repercussions in PublicCEO
by Best Best & Krieger LLP on 7/23/2018
When does a public employee’s personal privacy interests outweigh the public’s right to access records? Originally Published in PublicCEO - July 18,2018....more
by Best Best & Krieger LLP on 6/22/2018
In this webinar, Best Best & Krieger LLP attorney Christine Wood explains how public agencies can create an email retention policy that helps reduce PRA production costs. This webinar covers the basics of a good email...more
Recent OMA and FOIA Decisions Address “Personal” Emails of Public Officials
by Franczek P.C. on 2/16/2018
The Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) cover the communications of board members and other public officials when conducting public business. While the laws have a long reach, granting the public...more
Court Says Electronic Copies Must Be Released
by Ruder Ware on 2/9/2018
A recent decision from a Dane County trial court has opened the door for new guidance on providing electronic copies of public records to local news media. In a recent decision, a Dane County judge held that a state lawmaker...more
Public Records Act And The Price Of Privacy: Part 2
by Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP on 4/3/2017
In part 1 of this two-part series we discussed how the City of San Jose v. Superior Court (Smith) will forever change the nature of public service. In part 2, we will offer practical suggestions to respond to this change....more
Public Records Act And The Price Of Privacy: Part 1
In part 1 of this two-part series we’ll discuss how the City of San Jose v. Superior Court (Smith) will forever change the nature of public service. In part 2, we will offer practical suggestions to respond to this change....more
California Public Employees' Personal Accounts May Be Subject to Public Records Act Requests
by Holland & Knight LLP on 3/16/2017
In City of San Jose v. Superior Court, No. S218066 (Cal. Mar. 2, 2017), the Supreme Court of California decided unanimously that communications made or stored on a public employee's personal account, including emails sent...more
"Private" E-mails and FOIA
by Womble Bond Dickinson on 10/26/2016
Recent legal decisions continue to blur the line between private communications and public records, extending the reach of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Because of these shifts, proactive government officials are...more
Informing Illinois Newsletter - August 2016
by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP on 8/29/2016
Is Your Police Department Ready for Body Cameras? - Police use of force has been heavily scrutinized for more than a year. In May 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it was providing $20 million in grants...more
Controversial “Climate Change” Video Results in Significant FOIA Decision by DC Circuit
by Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real... on 7/7/2016
On July 5, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an important ruling interpreting the reach ofemail. the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in the case of Competitive Enterprise...more
Informing Illinois Newsletter - February 2016: Personal Documents Stored on a Government Computer System — Disclosable Under...
by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP on 2/23/2016
Personal Documents Stored on a Government Computer System — Disclosable Under Illinois' FOIA? Not all documents created or stored on a government computer system are subject to disclosure under Illinois' Freedom of...more
SEE YOU IN COURT – October 2015
by Shipman & Goodwin LLP on 10/15/2015
Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, has been vocal in his opposition to state testing based on the Common Core State Standards. When Mr. Superintendent reported last month on the poor test results...more
Private E-Mail and Public Officials: What's a Public Document?
The "Bridgegate" scandal in New Jersey involving an investigation into the George Washington Bridge lane closures has included many instances of Governor Chris Christie's top officials utilizing their own Gmail, Yahoo, or...more
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