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Sarah Brewerton-Palmer

Sarah Brewerton-Palmer

Sarah Brewerton-Palmer is an associate with Caplan Cobb LLP, a law firm in Atlanta. She specializes in business litigation, media & communications law, and appellate matters. Sarah is on the board of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation.

COMMENTARY

Will knowing less about cyberattacks really make Georgians safer?

By: and - March 21, 2021

Georgia lawmakers are taking swift action on cybersecurity bills with open government implications. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation stated our opposition to these bills, which we believe would limit visibility into what government agencies at all levels are doing. We also contend that existing laws provide the exceptions government officials need to protect against cyberattacks. Nonetheless, […]

COMMENTARY

Government transparency in the time of coronavirus; virtual meeting tips

By: - March 20, 2020

As the world reacts to the coronavirus pandemic, public meetings have suddenly become a threat to public health. In response, governmental entities across the state and the country are transitioning from in-person meetings to virtual meetings. The following tips will help local governments and state agencies in Georgia protect people’s health while upholding their commitment […]