Special thanks to the Government Lawyers Division CLE Committee for their assistance in planning this program.

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Who has the right to know?

Whether you’re a government lawyer charged with advising officials on what records to release, or a private practice attorney who wants to know how to get government records for your client, this seminar is designed to shed light on this complex area.

With emerging electronic technologies and the media’s omnivorous appetite for news, it’s an ongoing challenge to balance the public’s right to information and the individual’s right to privacy. By attending the Public Records and Open Meetings seminar, you’ll get updates on recent case law and review how to handle online access to electronic databases of public records.

The presenters will review these and other key issues:

Victim’s rights versus the public’s right to know
Examine the emotional story of how Atty. Roger A. Allen challenged the city of Madison to protect the privacy of the family of murder victim Brittany Zimmerman

Mental health privacy versus open records requests
Hear how Asst. City Atty. Melanie R. Swank won reversal of Watton v. Hegerty for the Milwaukee Police Department.

The presenters at Public Records and Open Meetings include some of the very people who have helped shape the laws. Every lawyer will gain valuable insight by attending this informative full-day presentation. Prevent Wisconsin’s “sunshine laws” about public records from burning your client’s public reputation.

Register today!

The last day to preregister online was October 1, 2009.