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Amanda Martin Quoted on Open Meetings Issue in Brunswick County
A June 18, 2014, article from the State Port Pilot examines the fallout from a Brunswick County principal’s decision to prohibit students from participating in graduation ceremonies based on their attendance records. Shortly after the incident came to the attention…
Read MoreAmanda Martin Assists with Charter School Public Records Request
SMVT Partner Amanda Martin was asked recently to assist the Wilmington StarNews with a charter school public records request. The paper, which has been after records from area charter schools for months, quotes Amanda in a recent article about their…
Read MoreMike Tadych quoted on closed meetings in Fairmont, NC
The Fairmont Board of Commissioners took action related to a town employee in a closed session this week, did not announce the action taken, The Fayetteville Observer reports. In the story, SMVT partner Mike Tadych discusses the open records law.…
Read MoreMike Tadych and Amanda Martin comment on confiscation of recording device at NC Statehouse
With the return of the legislative session came the return of live reporting from the statehouse. This week, news broke that one reporter covering the legislature had a recorder confiscated. SMVT partners Mike Tadych and Amanda Martin both reacted. Mike…
Read MoreAmanda Martin quoted on improperly noticed meeting in Ronda
Last week, the Wilkes Journal-Patriot reported on an improperly noticed meeting in the town of Ronda, North Carolina. During the meeting, town leaders discussed changes in spending and services provided by the town. The paper asked SMVT partner Amanda Martin to…
Read MoreMike Tadych Responds to Accusation that Public Records Law Cost Opportunity
SMVT partner Mike Tadych was recently interviewed regarding comments made by Richard Lindenmuth, the leader of North Carolina’s proposed new economic development public-private partnership. Lindenmuth suggested that North Carolina’s public records law may have harmed its ability to attract a…
Read MoreBrandon J. Huffman quoted on closed board meetings
This week, the Goldsboro News-Argus reported twice on the appointment of new school board candidates in Wayne County, North Carolina. The meeting took place after private conversations between the potential board members and the potential candidates. SMVT associate Brandon J.Huffman is…
Read MoreJudge to Review UNC Enrollment Records
The Chapel Hill News reported recently on the ongoing litigation arising from a records request filed by the News & Observer with UNC-Chapel Hill. The request sought records of fraudulent classes in which student athletes were enrolled. Soon, a judge…
Read MoreHugh Stevens Reflects on Boyce v. Cooper Settlement
Recently, SMVT partner Hugh Stevens offered his insights into the Boyce v. Cooper litigation. The lawsuit, in which Dan Boyce sued Roy Cooper for libel, unexpectedly settled last week. Hugh has written some reflections on the settlement. The surprise settlement of…
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