Legal Alerts Jan 07, 2021
California Public Records Act Update
New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021
The California Public Records Act was adopted to foster transparency, accountability and greater public access to government records. While these are all worthy goals, complying with records requests can be complicated, costly and time consuming. This is especially true with increasing amounts of data being stored, accessed and shared on both public and private devices. Public agencies must wade through large amounts of data, determine disclosability and exemptions under the PRA, all while respecting privacy rights and responding within a reasonable time to records requests. The consequences for not doing this right can be expensive litigation and the requester’s attorneys’ fees.
Faced with these challenges, local public agencies, including cities, special districts and school districts, rely on Best Best & Krieger LLP for clear and accurate guidance. With the largest full-service public agency practice in California and a reputation as a leader in the field, BB&K regularly provides hundreds of public agencies throughout the State with timely, strategic advice on all aspects of the PRA.
BB&K is also pleased to offer ARC: Advanced Records Center — a full-service, scalable and responsive resource utilizing experienced legal personnel and leading-edge technology to supplement in-house resources for greater consistency, efficiency and lower litigation liability (or risk). ARC provides comprehensive legal service with cost-effective support for records-related matters including PRA request processing, as well as policy drafting and training.
Leading Authority
Always at the forefront on emerging issues, our attorneys and paralegals are leading authorities in public agency and PRA law. Members of our firm were instrumental in helping prepare the League of California Cities’ Guide to the California Public Records Act. We speak and write extensively on legislative changes and legal developments impacting how the PRA is interpreted and applied, and always keep our clients informed. For example, BB&K was one of the first law firms to advise clients on the significant impact of the California Supreme Court’s 2017 City of San Jose decision regarding disclosure of records stored on personal electronic devices. Through decades of practice, we understand the challenges our public agency clients face and are well prepared with strategies to help streamline the response process and avoid costly pitfalls.
Comprehensive Service
Our services include:
Further, with the emergence of new technologies, we use ARC’s certified e-Discovery specialists to regularly advise clients regarding the use of public and private electronic devices, and the public’s right to access information, including electronic communications.
New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021
Bills and Court Decisions Impacting Public Agencies and Businesses in the New Year
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Feature on Brown, the Krieger Meritorious Service Award Winner
Requesters Must Post an Undertaking if Public Agency Will Suffer Certain Damages During Injunction Proceedings
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The ARC: Advanced Records Center Leader Recognized by The Recorder
San Diego Daily Transcript Recognizes Young Professionals
Western Riverside Council of Governments
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BB&K's Annie Loo Provides Analysis in Association of E-Discovery Certified Specialists Blog
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A California Appellate Court Draws a Distinction between the Power of a Court to Rule —“Jurisdiction”— and the Proper Place for a CPRA Suit —“Venue”
It's the Information, Not the Record, that Must be Considered, Say BB&K's Christine Wood and Isaac Rosen in PublicCEO
California Public Records Act Provision Permitting Public Agencies to Charge for “Extraction” Analyzed
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California Lawyers Association
Drug Company’s Mandatory Release of Price Increase May Compromise Privilege, Permitting Disclosure Under the CPRA
How COVID-19 Stay Home Orders Impact Government Records
California Public Agencies Struggle with CPRA Compliance
Institute for Local Government
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Police Records Must Be Disclosed Even if Created or Officer Employed By Different Agency, California Appellate Court Says
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Part 2: New CPRA Laws for 2020
Part 1: New CPRA Laws for 2020
New Public Agency, California Public Records Act, Education and Labor & Employment Laws
LCC City Clerks New Law & Elections Seminar
BB&K's Christine Wood Gives Updates on AB 748 and SB 1421 in PublicCEO
LAPD Agrees to Requirements Significantly Beyond the CPRA
ARC’s Christine Wood Discusses Calif. Public Records Act Updates in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
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Ventura County Decision Latest to Address Public Release of Police Records
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California Lawyers Association Public Law Section
Decision is Binding on All Trial Courts in the State
California Appellate Court Decision Says Even a Judge Can’t Review Privileged Records
California Appellate Court Ruling in Anderson-Barker v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Police Unions’ Argument to Block Release of Pre-2019 Records Found “Legally Unmeritorious”
BB&K’s Christine Wood and Alexander Brand Go In-Depth on SB 1421 in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
Legislative and Court Updates Impacting PRA in 2018
Police Unions Obtain Temporary Restraining Orders to Stop Record Disclosures
Information Bulletin Regarding SB 1421 Does Not Impose New Records Retention Requirements
Opinion Confirms Applicability of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interest Laws
The Advanced Records Center Helps Public Agencies Prepare and Respond
How BB&K’s ARC: Advanced Records Center Helps
Full-Service Public Records Act Response, Training and Advice
New and Expanded Services and More Attorneys and Staff Added in 2018
TigerText, Used in Long Beach, Automatically Deletes Messages
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New California Law Increases Access to Records Under PRA
Amendment to California Law Gives Public Agencies More Responsibility to Provide Footage
California Appellate Court Reinforces Principle
BB&K Attorneys Christine Wood and HongDao Nguyen Write About Public Officials’ Social Media Use in PublicCEO
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California Appellate Court Decision National Conference of Black Mayors, et al. v. Chico Community Publishing Company
BB&K's Christine Wood Explores San Jose Ruling Repercussions in PublicCEO
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BB&K Attorney Christine Wood Discusses Record Retention Policies in PublicCEO
The BB&K Attorneys Acknowledged Again for Practice Achievements
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Legal Decisions and Pending Guideline Updates Have Effect on the CEQA Review Process Write BB&K Attorneys Charity Schiller and Amanda Daams in PublicCEO
Part III: Pasadena Police Officers Association v. City of Pasadena
Part II: Pasadena Police Officers Association v. City of Pasadena
Part I: Pasadena Police Officers Association v. City of Pasadena
BB&K Attorney Jessica Lomakin Writes on Public Records Act Requests for PublicCEO
Join BB&K Partner Michael Maurer for a CSDA webinar covering general ethics principals and AB 1234 compliance training.
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Legislative Changes Impacting Employers
Cannabis, LAFCO Law and a Round Up of Other New Laws Impacting Public Agencies
Housing and Land Use, Environment, Public Property/Public Works and Economic Development
Elections, Public Records Act, Revenue and Conflicts of Interest
BB&K Announces Promotions
2017 CSDA Annual Conference
California Supreme Court Finds Public Record Exemptions Do Not Apply
California Appellate Court Orders City to Pay
Information, Access and Notice Requirements for Public Employers
League of California Cities Webinar
Coachella Valley’s Best Lawyers Recognized in Magazine’s Annual List
BB&K Attorneys Contributed to LCC Publication
The State Bar of California Public Law Section
By Gary W. Schons and HongDao Nguyen
May Impose Increased Burdens on Public Agencies
BB&K Webinar on California Supreme Court Decision
BB&K Webinar on California Supreme Court Decision
By Gary W. Schons
State Supreme Court Opinion Impacts Public Agencies
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