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Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws (FOIA) 2004by Harry A. Hammitt and David L. Sobel and Tiffany A. Stedman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Comprehensive, authoritative discussion of the federal open access laws, including:
Appendices include sample FOIA request, sample request for expedited processing, and sample pleadings for the FOIA, the Privacy Act, and Federal Advisory Commission Act, and the Government in the Sunshine Act. Book News Annotation:Hammitt (editor, Access Reports), Sobel (general counsel, Electronic
Information Privacy Center--EPIC), and Stedman (a former fellow with
the EPIC) present an reference work for investigative journalists,
researchers, historians, or any others who may have an interest in
using open government laws in the United States. Previously published
by the American Civil Liberties Union, this is the second update by
EPIC covering the Freedom of Information Act, the Government in the
Sunshine Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The litigation
manual explains the ways the laws can be used to obtain information
from the government, the many exemptions, and the legal processes of
litigation. Appendices reproduce the text of the laws, relevant
executive orders and regulations, and sample documents.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"Deserves a place in the library of everyone who is involved in, or thinking about, litigation under the Freedom of Information Act." Steve Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists Synopsis:Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws, published by EPIC and the James Madison Project, is the standard reference work covering all aspects of the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Now in its 21st edition, the book is edited by Harry Hammitt of Access Reports and it draws upon the expertise of practicing attorneys who are recognized experts in the field. Appendixes include the text of the relevant acts, and sample pleadings for litigators. A comprehensive guide, essential for anyone interested in open access laws. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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