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Reverse-FOIA, Mootness, and the Exemption 7 Threshold
This week, we dive into four key developments impacting records officers, FOIA and FOIL staff, and those responsible for disclosure. First, the New Mexico Supreme Cour...
A Six-Year Wait for Body-Camera Footage, and a Federal Agency That Can't Count Its Own FOIA Backlog
This week, we cover five key developments impacting records officers, FOIA and FOIL staff, and disclosure processes. First, a federal court ruling clarified what const...
Court Rejects 300 Pages a Month, and Baltimore Turns Its Records Law on Its Own Watchdog
This week, we cover key developments impacting records officers, FOIA and FOIL staff, and disclosure teams. First, a federal court ruling in Korf vs. the State Departm...
Segregate-and-Produce, a 21-Day Footage Clock, and a Reverse-FOIA Fight
This week, we dive into the mechanics of disclosure, exploring what can be withheld, what must be released, and the timing involved. Two state supreme courts have made...
Backlog Defenses, Coaching Records, Foreseeable Harm, and Anton's Law
This week, we're diving into four pivotal court rulings impacting records management. First, a federal court ruling in Mora v. CBP offers agencies a shield against sys...
FOIA Demand Surges Amid Staffing Cuts: Navigating Compliance Risks and Legal Challenges
Welcome to the CaseGuard Records Brief for the week of May 4th through 8th, 2026. This week, we're diving into the latest developments impacting records professionals....
Arizona AG's Privilege Log Overhaul: Compliance Risks and Court Mandates
This week on the CaseGuard Records Brief: An Arizona appellate ruling requires the Attorney General's Office to revamp its privilege logs, emphasizing detailed documen...
Kentucky Ruling Spurs Compliance Risks: Personal Devices Now a Public Records Gray Area
This week, we explore four significant developments in public records law. In Kentucky, a Supreme Court ruling has changed the landscape for records officers, determin...
FOIA Disruption: Opexus Faces Litigation Over Data Breach Impacting Federal Records Processing
This week on CaseGuard Records Brief: A major FOIA case management vendor, Opexus, faces class action litigation after a data breach by former employees disrupted fede...
Federal Judge Rejects DHS Shutdown Excuse, Reinforces FOIA Compliance Obligations
This week on CaseGuard Records Brief: A federal judge in New York ruled that a government shutdown is not a valid excuse for the Department of Homeland Security to mis...
New Jersey School District Tests Open Records Law Amendments with Journalist Lawsuit
This week on CaseGuard Records Brief: A New Jersey school district sues journalist Ben Shore for filing fourteen public records requests, testing new restrictions in t...
California Bill Risks Delays, Fees in Public Records Access; Courts Challenge Disclosure Limits
This week, we delve into significant developments in public records access across the U.S. In California, a proposed bill could allow agencies to charge open-ended fee...
FOIA Backlogs Surge: Staffing Cuts and Legal Battles Challenge Federal Compliance
This week, federal FOIA offices are releasing their annual reports, revealing significant challenges like rising backlogs and reduced staffing. The Defense Department'...
FOIA Under Pressure: Staffing Cuts Trigger Compliance Risks Across Federal Agencies
This week, federal FOIA operations are facing significant challenges. A Washington Post review highlights that staffing reductions at over a dozen agencies are causing...
Military Court Transparency: Federal Ruling Expands First Amendment Access, Navy Faces Compliance Shift
This week, we delve into significant developments in transparency and public access. A federal judge in California has extended First Amendment public access rights to...
FOIA Delays: Federal Backlogs and State Legislative Shifts Impacting Public Access
This week, two federal agencies reported increasing gaps between incoming FOIA requests and their ability to process them. The National Archives and Records Administra...
FOIA Delays and Legal Challenges: Navigating Compliance Risks in Education and Nevada
This week on FOIA News, we delve into the ongoing policy battles across several states driven by resource pressure and cost recovery. New federal data highlights a sta...
Court Rulings and Legislative Moves Highlight Accountability in Records Management
This week, significant developments in public records law unfolded across the United States. In California, the Supreme Court ruled that agencies remain accountable fo...
Courts Rule on Exemptions and Delays While Rhode Island Debates Access Reform
This week on our podcast, we delve into transparency in public records. In Rhode Island, candidates for attorney general are weighing in on proposed changes to the Acc...
FOIA Delays and Clawback Challenges: Courts Tackle Compliance and Disclosure Risks
This week, we cover two legal cases impacting records management. First, the Michigan Supreme Court is set to review a case involving the city of Grand Rapids and its ...