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Cory Morris maintains and posts these case briefs for educational purposes only - this blog should not be construed as offering legal advice.

Public Right of Access to Court Records

Public Right of Access to Court Records

There is a right to have and keep the court dockets open to the public. What happens when someone wants to foreclose that right? "Plaintiff Noah Cavender initiated this action against the United States Merchant Marine Academy on April 29, 2020" and later sought to withdraw the complaint as it might hurt his employment opportunities for the future. We leave the facts there (for the Plaintiff's sake) but mention this fantastic case that highlights a few concepts for which the p

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Glomar Response

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Glomar Response

The public has a right to know. "Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement." h

FOIL: Agencies need to justify imposition of costs/fees

FOIL: Agencies need to justify imposition of costs/fees

Agencies need to demonstrate sufficient justification for costs and fees related to records requests under the Freedom of Information Law, FOIL. "The people's right to know the process of governmental decision-making and to review the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. Access to such information should not be thwarted by shrouding it with the cloak of secrecy or confidentiality." New York law allows a citizen to request documentation a

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Slip and Fall Accident - Condition of Puddle Not Clearly Established

Slip and Fall Accident - Condition of Puddle Not Clearly Established

Prisoner held three weeks after he was due to be released is awarded $35,000

Court denies dismissal of DWI Charges - Not in the Interests of Justice

Reducing the term of supervised release can satisfy Article III’s case‐or‐controversy requirement

NYPD forced to respond to FOIL request. NYS Supreme Court Justice Moulton refuses to adopt Glomar Do

A plaintiff has a 42 U.S.C. §1981 cause of action for retaliation against a superior if she or he wa

ACLU’s request denied – although the Freedom of Information Act was to “ensure an informed citizenry

Article 78 Proceeding was premature – although significantly delayed, no final determination was iss

Motion for Summary Judgment Granted – Failure to produce clean boxer results in Breach of Contract

General Counsel’s motion to dismiss denied – Plaintiff stated a claim against Employer's General Cou

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