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FOIA for Attorneys: Draft Smart Requests, Fight Denials, and Get Results

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Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Steven Torres
Ashley Ulbricht
Usman Mohammad
With Steven A. Torres from West Group Law PLLC + 2 others
Recorded September 21, 2026.
Product ID 102312

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Overview

Practical FOIA Skills Most Attorneys Never Learned

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) can be a powerful tool - but all too often, requests are slow, denied, or produce little of value. The difference is not the law; it is how you use it. This basic yet practical program shows you how to use FOIA to get better, faster, and more complete results. You will learn how agencies actually process requests and apply exemptions, where delays and denials happen, and how to draft requests that avoid common pitfalls. You will also learn how to fight back against incomplete responses. Learn what works in real-world practice - register today!

  • Clear up common misunderstandings attorneys have about FOIA.
  • Learn how agencies handle requests and apply exemptions.
  • Draft targeted FOIA requests that minimize delay and maximize production.
  • Receive practical guidance on managing incomplete responses, delays, and backlogs.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. FOIA Fundamentals: Scope, Limits, and Common Misconceptions
  2. Exemptions and High-Risk Requests - Where the Fights Happen
  3. Drafting FOIA Requests That Get Results (With Samples)
  4. Handling Agency Responses: From Basic Follow Up to Appeals and Litigation

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 3: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 3.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Video Download - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 3.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 3.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Approved by Kansas CLE for 3.50 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Kentucky CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 3: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 3.0 credits, including 0.0 ethics credits.

Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 3: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 3.0 credits, including 0.0 ethics credits.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 3.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 3.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 3: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 3.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - South Carolina CLE - 3: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 3.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Video Download - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 3: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 3: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

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Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. FOIA Fundamentals: Scope, Limits, and Common Misconceptions

    1. Federal FOIA vs. State Public Records Laws
    2. What Qualifies as an "Agency Record"
    3. What FOIA Does NOT Cover
    4. Records Held by Contractors or Third Parties
    5. Who Can Request
    6. Common Misconceptions Attorneys Have About FOIA

  2. Exemptions and High-Risk Requests - Where the Fights Happen

  3. Drafting FOIA Requests That Get Results (With Samples)

    1. Identifying the Correct Agency (and Anticipating Referrals)
    2. Inside the Agency: How FOIA Responses Are Actually Handled (and Why It Matters)
    3. Writing Narrow, Targeted Requests
    4. Key Language to Include
    5. Requesting Electronic Formats and Metadata
    6. Avoiding Common Drafting Mistakes That Trigger Delays or Denials
    7. When to Use Touhy or Subpoenas Instead
    8. Fees, Fee Waivers, and Expedited Processing

  4. Handling Agency Responses: From Basic Follow Up to Appeals and Litigation

    1. Partial Release, Withholding, and "No Records" Responses
    2. Reading Redactions and Exemption Codes
    3. Rolling Productions and Delays
    4. Delays and Backlog - What You Can Realistically Do
    5. When to Follow Up vs. Escalate
    6. Administrative Appeals and Litigation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Steven A Torres
Steven A.
Torres
West Group Law PLLC
Ashley M Ulbricht
Ashley M.
Ulbricht
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Usman Mohammad
Usman
Mohammad
Kostelanetz LLP
Speaker bio
Steven A Torres

Steven A. Torres

West Group Law PLLC
Steven Torres

is a partner in the law firm of West Group Law PLLC. Since 1994, his areas of practice include municipal infrastructure, energy and environmental law, federal/state/local environmental and land use permitting, construction law, litigation, labor negotiation and litigation, arbitration/mediation, municipal governance, and legislation. Mr. Torres is nationally recognized in his practice area, and a frequent lecturer, guest speaker and teacher/mentor to other practitioners. He represents government and private industry in complex water, wastewater, utility, energy, solid waste, emerging technology, and public construction transactions and litigation. Mr. Torres earned his B.S. degree in computer science from Daniel Webster College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, at Suffolk University Law School.

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Ashley M Ulbricht

Ashley M. Ulbricht

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Ashley Ulbricht

focuses her practice on representing clients in all aspects of municipal law. She has substantial background in handling land use and zoning, real estate, and general civil litigation matters, and advises her clients concerning public-private partnerships, development, municipal utility and telecommunications, construction project management and bid processes, code enforcement litigation, public safety discipline and investigations, §1983 litigation and public safety risk management, police and fire union contract negotiation, public law contract negotiation, and municipal employment law. Prior to joining Taft, Ms. Ulbricht served as city attorney for the City of Carmel, Indiana and general counsel to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. She earned her B.S. degree from Saint Mary's College, University of Notre Dame and her J.D. degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law. Ms. Ulbricht is a member of the Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association, where she has previously served as a member of the Litigation Committee and AIM Utilities Policy Committee. She is also a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association and serves as the Indiana State Chair.

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Usman Mohammad

Usman Mohammad

Kostelanetz LLP
Usman Mohammad

is counsel at the New York City office of Kostelanetz LLP. His practice includes New York City and state government procurement matters, civil and criminal tax controversies including tax whistleblower matters, and commercial litigation. Mr. Mohammad has litigated cases in a variety of forums, including New York State Court, federal district courts, U.S. Tax Court and AAA and private party arbitrations. He has extensive experience with government procurement award protests, Article 78 proceedings involving procurement matters, foreign asset reporting issues, IRS responsible person and trust fund recovery penalty matters, IRS whistleblower matters, and IRS collection cases. Mr. Mohammad earned his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995, and graduated cum laude and Order of the Coif (top 10 percent) from the University of Michigan Law School in 1998. He was the associate editor of the Michigan Law Review from 1996 to 1997, and an executive editor from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Mohammad joined Kostelanetz LLP in 2000.

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What happens if my course is cancelled?
In the unlikely event that NBI cancels or reschedules an upcoming program, each registered attendee will be contacted via email by a representative of NBI. Outreach to attendees begins as soon as NBI is made aware that a program will not move forward at its originally scheduled date and time.
Are multiple attendee discounts available?
Yes, the more people you bring from your organization, the more you save. After the first registration, each additional attendee receives a special discount off of their total tuition.
When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 7 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account. If you’re a subscriber, you’ll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
What is included with my course purchase?
When you enroll prior to the live event date you will receive access to the live-streaming webinar which will allow you to interact with faculty in real-time. With each course, you will receive access to the content via OnDemand Streaming and the Video Download. Course reference materials are included with each course purchase in a downloadable PDF format.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, we'll email you a certificate of completion and store in your account for any future reporting needs.
Can multiple people watch courses and request credit?
While only paid registrants can receive continuing education credit for attending, there are no limitations to the number of viewers at each connection.

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