Essential Insights and Legal Frameworks for Accessing Public Records in Pennsylvania
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law as it stands in 2024. Participants will delve into the practical and legal nuances of requesting public records, including the roles of various stakeholders such as attorneys, government officials, and the general public. The course discusses the evolution of the law, key legislative changes, and the impact of these on public access to governmental records. Through a mix of expert discussions and real-world examples, learners will gain a deep understanding of how to effectively navigate this law, the challenges faced in its implementation, and the implications of transparency in government operations.
Owner of Schnee Legal Services
A seasoned attorney with more than a decade of experience, J. Chadwick (“Chad”) Schnee has served clients in a wide variety of matters, including, among others, labor and employment law matters, municipal issues and guardianship matters. Chad has argued several cases before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and is an authority on Right-to-Know Law issues, having authored several editions of the definitive guidance on that statute: The Right-to-Know Law: A Practice Guide, published by PBI Press. His successful litigation strategies have been hailed as “innovative” in the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Chad has appeared on the Megyn Kelly Show and various radio programs to discuss his work. Chad believes that attorneys best serve their clients by solving problems, and he has represented or counseled clients in labor arbitrations, unemployment compensation hearings, mental health expungement cases, MA eligibility hearings, appellate litigation, child abuse expungement hearings, Right-to-Know Law matters, Sunshine Act matters, contract issues, bail forfeiture matters and a variety of other civil litigation matters.
