EDWARDS TRIAL UPDATES. The News Observer should have thorough coverage of the Edwards trial (h/t @GoberHilgers). WAL-MART AND THE FCPA. The FCPA Professor has thoughts on Wal-Mart’s FCPA issues here. SEC RULES AND FEDERAL FUNDRAISING. WSJ. “A new effort by … Continue reading
EAC UPDATE. Story here. “Not one of the body’s four commissioner seats is filled, and it looks like they’ll remain vacant for the foreseeable future.” DONOR ACCESS. The Times. “Many of the president’s biggest donors, while not lobbyists, took lobbyists … Continue reading
SUPER PAC FUNDRAISING AND FEDERAL CANDIDATES. Story here. “Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich are planning to speak at fundraising events for super PACs supporting their presidential bids, POLITICO has learned.” SUPER PAC CRAZE. The Hill. “More than 320 super-PACs and … Continue reading
FADING BUNDLING ALLURE. Politico. “Presidential hopefuls still depend on a set of donors who round up money en masse from wealthy friends, but a cultural shift has returned bundling to a behind-the-scenes campaign practice — rather than a status symbol.” … Continue reading
NEW CORRECTIONS ON ISSA TIMES PIECE. Daily Caller. “The Times now says the August 15 article used ‘erroneous information’ to allege foul play on Issa’s part because he withdrew much of his family foundation’s assets from the stock market several … Continue reading