EXPERTS DEBATE. SFG. “The Electoral College is good for democracy and regulation of political campaign financing is generally bad, one expert on election laws told a judicial conference in San Francisco on Tuesday. Another speaker, equally expert, said the opposite.” … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2017
PAY TO PLAY CHALLENGE UPDATE. NLR. “The Sixth Circuit dismissed this latest challenge for lack of standing. The result is not entirely surprising in that the petitioners faced a high hurdle: because they challenged the amendments to the MSRB’s rule, … Continue reading
MCDONNELL CASE DOMINOES. NYT. “While cautioning that Mr. Silver, a Democrat, may yet be convicted at a retrial, several legal experts said his case had set a precedent that could affect those of other politicians found guilty of corruption — … Continue reading