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Enforcing the Public's Right to Transparency

The following case summaries and select court filings provide a resource for those seeking to enforce public rights of access.

M.K. v. Schlesinger (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

South Point Inc. v. Paese (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

State ex rel. Torricer v. Liberty Dialysis-Hawaii LLC (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

State of Hawaii v. CaremarkPCS Health

On October 4, 2023, the State of Hawaii filed a complaint alleging that pharmacy benefit managers CaremarkPCS Health, Express Scripts, and OptumRX engaged in unfair[...]

Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest v. Department of Public Safety

A preliminary step toward data-driven accountability for government agencies is knowing what information an agency collects regarding its operations. The Department of Public Safety maintains[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center moved to unseal the Defendant’s sentencing filings in United States v. Milton Choy, 22-CR-71 DKW. The documents should state the Defendant’s position[...]

David Alan Lopez v. Diane R. Corn (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

State of Hawaii v. US Bank of America (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center objected to a motion filed by Defendant Terri Ann Otani to seal documents filed in connection with a proposed motion to dismiss[...]

Navatek Capital Inc. v. Kao

On September 30, 2020, federal law enforcement arrested and filed charges against Martin Kao, then chief executive officer of Martin Defense Group, LLC (now known[...]