Category Archives: New Jersey

New group launch, ban period ends, insider trading, and more political law links

Posted on January 6, 2012

LOBBYING BAN PERIOD ENDS.  Roll Call.  “For nearly 100 ex-Members of Congress who were wiped out in the 2010 elections or who left office on their own terms, the shackles came off this week. They are now free to lobby … Continue reading →

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Good morning, here are today’s political law links

Posted on December 20, 2011

OFFICIAL OR POLITICAL? Scott Coffina discusses the purpose of President Obama’s recent travels here. “For any president running for reelection, there is not always a clear line between politics and policy, and he is entitled to a degree of deference … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s political law links

Posted on October 5, 2011

PERRY’S BIG NUMBER. The Times. “Gov. Rick Perry of Texas raised more than $17 million through the end of September, his presidential campaign announced on Wednesday, a strong showing that confirms his reputation as a capable fund-raiser and is likely … Continue reading →

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Monday’s political law links

Posted on September 30, 2011

A LOOK AT $35.8K/PLATE FUNDRAISERS. The Times. “There are the $35,800-a-ticket fund-raisers, and then there are the $35,800-a-ticket fund-raisers. The distance between a Presidio Heights villa overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco at sunset and a packed hall … Continue reading →

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A few tech items and other political law links for today

Posted on September 8, 2011

PRISON FOR CAMPAIGN TREASURER.  The DOJ press release is here.  “The former campaign treasurer for Representative Frank LoBiondo of New Jersey was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for embezzling more than $450,000 from the congressman’s election and re-election … Continue reading →

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