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Mike Tadych Quoted on Legislator Email and Public Records
SMVT media lawyer and partner Mike Tadych was quoted in a story by WRAL about legislators’ emails and public records laws. “Legislators’ email communications with third parties are public records under the law,” Tadych said. “Prior to that, there had been some suggestion by both the executive branch and the legislative branch in North Carolina…
Read MoreHugh Stevens to Speak to League of Women Voters
Hugh Stevens will be speaking to the League of Women Voters of Wake County today on the topic “Just how open IS government in North Carolina?” The presentation will be held at the University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh. Details can be found on the League of Women Voters’ website.
Read MoreAmanda Martin Comments on New Bern Alderman and Open Meetings
The Sun Journal recently quoted Media lawyer and SMVT partner Amanda Martin on North Carolina’s open meetings law following a meeting of the New Bern Board of Aldermen. Amanda Martin, general counsel for the N.C. Press Association, said nothing would prohibit calling a closed session during a regular meeting. But that decision would have to…
Read MoreBlue Cross: Rebounding from near disaster
“The multibillion-dollar State Health Plan took most North Carolina residents by surprise five years ago when it hit the skids, costing taxpayers big bucks just as the Great Recession began to tighten its grip.” click here to read the full article by Taft Wireback.
Read MoreHugh Stevens comments on Charlotte Observer reporter’s arrest
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Read MoreMike Tadych weighs in on Hope Mills board's meetings
Mike Tadych comments on the legality of Hope Mills board’s meetings. To read the full story published on fayobserver.com, click here.
Read MoreIs North Carolina the new Sunshine State?
Attorney Mike Tadych comments on the state of openness in North Carolina. To read the story published on portcitydaily.com, click here
Read MoreHugh Stevens Comments on Search for UNC-CH Chancellor
“My philosophy is if you’re one of the three finalists to be the chancellor of the University of North Carolina and you’re embarrassed to have your name known, then you aren’t the right person for the job in the first place,” Stevens said. He said too often search committees at public universities skirt the open…
Read MoreHugh Stevens Featured at UNC's First Amendment Day
Readings from UNC’s Rare and Banned Books @ Pleasants Family Assembly Room in Wilson Library 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Celebrate First Amendment Day with readings from original editions of banned and censored books held by the UNC Rare Book Collection. Readers will share excerpts from a variety of rare books, including a fifteenth-century…
Read MoreMike Tadych Comments on Asheville Police Department Scandal
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