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Amanda Martin quoted on New Bern finance director resignation
New Bern aldermen accepted an agreement with the city’s former finance director who resigned suddenly after a closed session of the Board of Aldermen. SMVT attorney Amanda Martin was quoted by the Sun Journal in their coverage: Amanda Martin, general…
Read MoreRefusal to disclose names of those disciplined after UNC-CH fraud probe prompts lawsuit
Ten media organizations filed suit to obtain the names of UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and staff disciplined following the release of a report on academic fraud at the school. SMVT represents the media coalition. “The failure to provide updated accurate information…
Read MoreIndy Week covers Desmond v. The News and Observer Publishing Company, et al.
Indy Week has published an article on appellate arguments in Desmond v. The News and Observer Publishing Company, et al., a libel case against the N&O and its parent company. SMVT represents the media defendants in the ongoing case and presents this link…
Read MoreMike Tadych quoted on UNC Wainstein Records
WRAL reports that UNC-Chapel hill’s top attorney is leaving the job in the wake of an investigation into academic fraud at the university. UNC has refused to disclosed the names of faculty and staff who were disciplined following the release…
Read MoreHugh Stevens participates in Pope Center First Amendment Day Panel
SMVT partner Hugh Stevens participated in a First Amendment Day celebration at UNC-Chapel Hill. The purpose of the panel was to discuss recent campus events or significant cultural moments with free speech implications. Stevens … did offer a remedy—more exercise of…
Read MoreAmanda Martin quoted on school board meeting in private home
The Silva Herald has reported on a school board’s decision to hold their meeting in a private residence. The Herald quoted SMVT partner and N.C. Press Association attorney Amanda Martin: N.C. Press Association attorney Amanda Martin told The Herald that…
Read MoreMike Tadych quoted on military equipment secrecy
SMVT partner Mike Tadych was quoted by WRAL on secrecy surrounding local authorities in North Carolina acquiring military equipment from the federal government. The localities claim the secrecy arises from security concerns. From WRAL: Mike Tadych, a Raleigh attorney who…
Read MoreMike Tadych quoted on DHS failure to produce records
Recently, WRAL reported on state Department of Health and Human Services officials’ failure to produce emails requested by the news organization. The request was made more than a year ago. The story quotes SMVT partner Mike Tadych on the North…
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