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Lancaster County Office of the Coroner v. Panyard
Case Number: 24-00035 Court: Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Clients: LNP | LancasterOnline, Jack Panyard Entry of Appearance Filed:…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
On the Docket: A guide to RCFP’s legal guides for journalists
RCFP's Paul McAdoo discusses the Reporters Committee's free legal guides.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
City of Philadelphia Planning Commission v. Anderson
Case Number: 23 12 00944 Court: Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Client: Faye Anderson Entry of Appearance Filed: Dec.…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Colorado appeals court: Aurora City Council violated Open Meetings Law
The appeals court sided with arguments an RCFP attorney made on behalf of The Sentinel. -
RCFP’s 2023 year in review
RCFP's work in 2023 helped journalists keep the public informed, hold government accountable, and strengthen press protections. -
Spotlight PA v. Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University
Case Number: 2023-cv-2998-cl Court: Court of Common Pleas, Centre County, Pennsylvania Client: Spotlight PA Complaint Filed: Dec. 6, 2023 Background:…By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
Reporters Committee Local Legal Initiative expands to Indiana
RCFP will hire an attorney to work in Indiana and provide direct pro bono legal support to local journalists. -
Harbaugh v. Bucks County
Case Number: 2:20-cv-01685-MMB Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Client: Bucks County Courier Times Motion to…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
Spotlight PA: Penn State University is violating the Sunshine Act
An attorney from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is warning senior leaders at Penn State University that…By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
Veil of secrecy finally lifted from Pennsylvania murder-for-hire case
An RCFP attorney spent the past year helping local newspapers push for transparency in the case.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access