Monthly Archives: March 2011

Today’s links re: political law

Posted on March 31, 2011

THE POLITICS OF TRANSPARENCY. The Hill. “The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a report on Wednesday that details what he says are attempts by the Obama administration’s political appointees to thwart and delay the … Continue reading →

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House ethics highlights, Canadian codes of lobbyist conduct, CFR moves and more in today’s political law links

Posted on March 30, 2011

A WELCOMING RECEPTION. From today’s Politico Playbook:  ”HAPPENING TODAY: ‘McGuireWoods LLP & McGuireWoods Consulting LLC [holds a 5 p.m.] welcome reception for our new Political Law Group, including partners and group co-chairs Elliot S. Berke & William J. Farah — … Continue reading →

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The public financing cases and other political law links for today

Posted on March 29, 2011

PUBLIC FINANCING. An aspect of Arizona’s public financing system was before the Supreme Court yesterday and the oral argument transcript is here.  If I were playing in Arizona politics I wouldn’t be planning on receiving any matching funds given where it … Continue reading →

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Links re: political law for Monday, March 28, 2011

Posted on March 28, 2011

REVOLVING DOOR REMINDER.  “Ethics experts suggest former Senate aide Doug Hampton’s indictment last week over allegations that he violated Congressional ‘revolving door’ rules will serve as a stark reminder on Capitol Hill and K Street that lobbying rules carry real … Continue reading →

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Conflicts, staffer asks, bribery abroad, nuke and tech industry lobbying, and more in today’s links

Posted on March 25, 2011

CHARGES FOR HAMPTON IN ENSIGN-RELATED MATTER. Roll Call reports.  “Former Senate aide Doug Hampton has been indicted on charges that he violated conflict of interest laws — over allegations that he contacted his former boss, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), in … Continue reading →

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