Legal TREND. Private Companies. Does Using Eminent Domain Subject you to State Open Records Laws?

Louisianna Courts are tackling whether a pipeline, that utilized eminent domain, subejcts its to open records laws.

The lower court said, no open records laws do not apply.

Next up: Appellate Courts. 

How is this moving through the courts? Via The Center for Constitutional Rights

What information is The Center for Constitutional Rights looking for?

  • company communications about federal, state and local politicians
  • documents concerning opposition to the pipeline
  • records related to LSU researchers who published studies supporting Bayou Bridge
  • documents related to the company’s use of eminent domain

 

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