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Transparent GMU v. George Mason University
No. 181375Supreme Court of Virginia
181375 Transparent GMU v. George Mason University 12/12/2019 In a mandamus petition seeking disclosure of information under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act from George Mason University and the George M…
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181375 Transparent GMU v. George Mason University 12/12/2019 In a mandamus petition seeking disclosure of information under the V…
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181375 Transparent GMU v. George Mason University 12/12/2019 In a mandamus petition seeking disclosure of information under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act from George Mason University and the George Mason University Foundation, the records of the Foundation, a privately held corporation, established to raise funds and manage donations given for the benefit of the University, are not subject to disclosure under VFOIA. The judgment of the circuit court finding that the Foundation is not a public body subject to VFOIA is affirmed.
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181375 Transparent GMU v. George Mason University 12/12/2019 In a mandamus petition seeking disclosure of information under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act from George Mason University and the George Mason University Foundation, the records of the Foundation, a privately held corporation, established to raise funds and manage donations given for the benefit of the University, are not subject to disclosure under VFOIA. The judgment of the circuit court finding that the Foundation is not a public body subject to VFOIA is affirmed.
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