I receive a lot of requests for informational interviews from law students or recent grads. I’m always happy to be a resource but before we talk, please consult this FAQ: What is a Media Lawyer? Broadly speaking, media lawyers fall into two categories: (1) transactional and (2) litigation. (1) Transactional lawyers buy and sell content (i.e. licensing). (2) Litigators protect content (First…
In my experience, the more care you put into drafting your FOIA, the more you will get out of it. Spending 30 minutes instead of 5 might give you a great shot at teeing your FOIA up to become a winnable case. That brings the prospect of winning legal fees - a critical factor in retaining an attorney to fight it on your behalf. Here are a few tips of my tips for drafting a quality FOIA request.
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