The jury will have the Fieger case shortly, according to reports. Gerry Spence said it was his last case.
Day: May 27, 2008
Sebelius Solicitation at Issue
The Kansas City Star reports: Kansas law forbids lawmakers or the governor from soliciting contributions from lobbyists during the legislative session, which won’t officially end this year until Thursday. Last week, Sebelius sent an e-mail to supporters explaining her position on energy policy. That e-mail included a red button and the word “solicit” next to […]
Maryland Meals Discussed
This article covers how lobbyists are providing meals to Maryland legislators and the applicable ethics laws. Under a nearly decade-old law, lobbyists cannot buy meals for individual lawmakers. Yet they are allowed to entertain them in large groups such as committees or county delegations, and often do so at considerable expense to those they represent.