The federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state and local public records laws are best known for ensuring public access to government records and other data. However, FOIA and its state counterparts can have unintended consequences for those unfamiliar with the nuances of public records law, potentially exposing confidential information to public disclosure.
Our team of experienced litigators and compliance professionals, many of whom are former government officials, advise clients on all aspects of public records law, using their deep understanding of FOIA, its state and local counterparts, and public records policy and practice to help clients:
Major areas of our practice include:
Regulatory Oversight
01.30.23
South Carolina Judge Rules NAACP Public Records Scraping Case May Proceed
Firm News
11.07.22
Troutman Pepper Continues Fight for Full Educational Benefits for Military Veterans
Articles + Publications
08.04.22
FOIA in the Supreme Court of Virginia: A Mid-Year Update
Articles + Publications
05.05.22
Ninth Circuit Provides Guidance on Web Scraping
Regulatory Oversight
05.04.22
House Oversight and Senate Judiciary Committees Scrutinize Agencies’ FOIA Implementation, Resulting in DOJ Guidelines and Testimony
Articles + Publications
04.06.22
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's FOIA Record