Governing

Restricting Public Access, Supreme Court Expands Government Confidentiality Definition

The Supreme Court limited public and media access to government records by expanding a federal law's definition of what can be deemed confidential. At issue was whether confidentiality, as used in a ...
JD Supra

Department of Justice Issues New Guidance on Definition of "Confidential" under FOIA Exemption 4

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently issued guidance defining the types of information that qualify as “confidential” under Exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). This guidance ...
SignalSCV

Effective Simple Confidentiality Clause Samples For Legal Agreements

Protecting sensitive information is essential when drafting legal agreements. However, crafting a clear and effective confidentiality clause can feel challenging. Many struggle to create one that ...
Argus Leader

Supreme Court case on South Dakota food stamp data hinges on one word: Confidential

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court spent an hour Monday debating the meaning of the word "confidential." The result could have major implications for public access to government records. At issue is ...
Law

California Employers Should Modify the Definition of 'Confidential Information' to Avoid Operating as a Covenant Not to Compete

On November 12, California's Fourth Appellate District finalized a ruling which sent a strong message to California employers. Businesses should revisit the scope of their confidentiality agreements ...