Division of Capital Asset Management, 449 Mass. 444, 450 n.9 (2007). Here, the entirety of the withheld confidential communications related to Federal ADA Regulations, were made in confidence, have not been provided to third parties, and the privilege has not been otherwise waived. ... In response to Mr.

Division of Capital Asset Management, 449 Mass. 444, 458-459 (2007). Because no segregable portions exist, the emails cannot be provided. Meagan Horn, Esq. Page 3 June 6, 2025 SPR25/1479 Current appeal In his appeal petition, Mr. Chritson states, the RAOs response is noncompliant with the Public Records Law, improperly withholds non-exempt factual information, [and] fails to satisfy the burden of specificity[.]

Herman requested hard copies and electronic copies of any and all communications between the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance related to the Friends of the Paragon Carousel during the period of January 1, 2019 to the present. Previous appeal The requested records were the subject of a previous appeal.

Division of Capital Asset Management, 449 Mass. 444 (2007)." He also suggests that "Ms. Kelly's claims that the matter 'may become the subject of litigation' is specious and lacks detail."

Division of Capital Asset Management, 449 Mass. 444 (2007). Although the City provides information regarding the nature of these records, I find that in accordance with G. L. c. 66, 10A(a), the City must provide a detailed description of the record[s], including the names of the author and recipients, the date, the substance of such record, and the grounds upon which the attorney-client privilege is being claimed.

Division of Capital Asset Management, 449 Mass. 444, 445-446 (2007); G.L. c. 66, 10; & G.L. c. 4, 7(26)(d)." You also indicate that "[t]he legal invoices also contain information privileged by protective orders, pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 26(c). Any information subject to a protective order is exempt from public records. Commonwealth v. Fremont Inv. & Loan, 459 Mass. 209,219-220 (2011); G.L. c. 66, 10; & G.L. c. 4, 7(26)(a)."

Division of Capital Asset Management, 449 Mass. 444, 450, n.9 (2007). Based on its October 20th response, I find that the Department has not met its burden in claiming the attorney-client privilege to withhold records from disclosure. Particularly, the Department has not provided the complete information required under G. L. c. 66, 10A(a). The Department must clarify this matter. Conclusion Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Mr.

Division of Capital Asset Management, 449 Mass. 444 (2007). The redacted portion consists solely of communications between a Boston Police Department Legal Advisor and others within the Boston Police Department. Such records contain information between an attorney and client related to the clients search for legal advice from the attorney in his capacity as such. All of these communications were made in confidence.

Division of Capital Asset Management and Hanover Ins. Co. v. Rapo & Jepsen Ins. Services, Inc., as they are communications between state assistant attorneys general regarding various multi-state lawsuits, investigations and other enforcement matters handled jointly by various state attorneys general, including Massachusetts. Upon review, the AGO has met its burden to withhold the responsive records under Exemption (d) and/or work product.

Division of Capital Asset Management and Hanover Ins. Co. v. Rapo & Jepsen Ins. Services, Inc, as they are communications between state assistant attorneys general regarding various multi-state lawsuits, investigations and other enforcement matters handled jointly by various state attorneys general, including Massachusetts.