VKV Law Group supports media, organizations, academics, researchers and other individuals striving to hold corporations and government accountable in service of the public interest.

Freedom of Information and Open Government Laws

The federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its state equivalents such as Maryland’s Public Information Act (MPIA) requires the government to disclose unreleased information that it controls. Related laws cover the public’s and media’s right to access government meetings. Freedom of information and open government laws are a valuable tool for media, organizations and others pursuing government transparency and accountability to attend meetings and to obtain records, documents and other materials as part of their research, advocacy, and investigative activities. When she was a journalist herself, Attorney Wolcott successfully filed freedom of information requests with local government as part of her work. Since then, she has supported media, civil society, and other individuals file such requests. 

If you want to request information held by local, state or federal agencies or have submitted a request but were denied or are experiencing a delayed response, click to contact VKV Law Group or call us at (410) 645-0144 or email us at info@vkvlaw.com for more information.