One Foster photo must be released; court must consider more

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The 9th Circuit ruled in Favish v. Office of Independent Counsel that a picture of the late White House Deputy Counsel Vince Foster holding the gun with which he committed suicide must be released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request and that the release would not violate the privacy of the Foster family.

Portrayals, Autopsy, Media coverage, Foster, Vincent W., Jr.

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City must disclose details about drug-smuggling cops

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The author discusses the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit's decision in Lissner v. Customs Service, in which the court ruled that the agency had to disclose its information on fines it levied against two Hermosa Beach, CA, cops caught smuggling steroids from Mexico.

California, Police misconduct, Government information

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Courts will take new look at expedited review decisions

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The author discusses the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's decision in Al-Fayed v. CIA, which has led to courts being asked to expedite review of Freedom of Information Act requests for documents from agencies.

Evaluation, Public records, Judicial review of administrative acts

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