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By Douglas Lee
Lawyer, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee
News reporters likely will spend much of 2008 testing whether recent amendments to the Freedom of Information Act improve access to information. FULL STORY>  
 
Group takes quest for White House e-mails to D.C. Circuit
Three-judge panel seems wary of watchdog's claim that Office of Administration should be forced to reveal records that might explain what happened to missing messages. 11.17.08
 
D.C. Circuit throws out contempt order, fines against reporter
Court says Toni Locy's case raised 'close questions' about evidentiary rules and First Amendment; meanwhile, judge orders release of Hatfill search warrant info. 11.18.08


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