The legal partnership of Phee, Chaser & Kapaplé is trying to gather evidence to assist in a recent case involving the collision of two vessels. At the time of the collision, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) arrived, investigated the scene, and prepared a report on the findings that included written statements of the captain and first mate of each vessel. When filing a request under FOIA, Phee, Chaser & Kapaplé must prove the legal firm is entitled to the information.

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Under FOIA, there is a presumption of disclosure. This means that requests are presumptively granted unless the government can show that the information falls under one of the nine FOIA exemptions. FOIA opens access to government records without making citizens prove beforehand that they have a right to know based on their personal interest.

The Legal Partnership of Phee, Chaser & Kapaplé Is Trying