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Transparency Talk: Closed Session Do's and Don'ts

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled last week that the city of Marinette violated open meetings law on two separate occasions in 2020.
The decision also clarifies when – and how – government bodies should go into closed session.
Tom Kamenick tells host Bill Lueders the main takeaways in this week’s “Transparency Talk.”
Before we turn it over to Bill and Tom, our standard reminder that this segment isn't specific legal advice, but rather a discussion of general legal issues. If you have a particular legal issue, please consult an attorney.
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- 13 Mar 2025
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled last week that the city of Marinette violated open meetings law on two separate occasions in 2020.
The decision also clarifies when – and how – government bodies should go into closed session.
Tom Kamenick tells host Bill Lueders the main takeaways in this week’s “Transparency Talk.”
Before we turn it over to Bill and Tom, our standard reminder that this segment isn't specific legal advice, but rather a discussion of general legal issues. If you have a particular legal issue, please consult an attorney.