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The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal... more +
The Freedom of Information Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1966 to promote government transparency and the free exchange of public information. Under FOIA, any individual can request federal agency records and enforce that right in a court of law. However, not all agency records can be requested; there are nine exempt categories of information. In addition to the federal law, many states have passed their own freedom of information acts. These acts are often similar but not always identical to the federal version.  less -
Ropes & Gray LLP

Protecting Trade Secrets in FDA Submissions from FOIA Disclosure in the Wake of FDA Layoffs

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In the wake of recent mass layoffs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the FDA is likely to have fewer resources to manage its regulatory responsibilities. One area that may be significantly impacted by such...more

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Is Your Trade Secret Safe Under FOIA?

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In June 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Food Marketing Institute. v. Argus Leader Media. The case marked the Court’s first chance to address an important question: When can (or cannot) the federal government withhold...more

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Department of Justice Issues New Guidance on Exemption 4 to the Freedom of Information Act

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On Oct. 4, 2019, the DOJ issued guidance for determining whether commercial or financial information provided by a person or company is “confidential” under FOIA Exemption 4. When preparing reverse-FOIA submissions, a...more

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