Day: April 15, 2010

Rotunda on Citizens United and the First Amendment

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 15, 2010
Categories In Courts & Cases

Ronald Rotunda discusses Citizens United, the First Amendment, and “Star Trek” here this morning. About a half-century ago in Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson (1952) the Supreme Court held that the First Amendment protects more than political speech; it also protects movies created for entertainment. Now, the government is arguing that the First Amendment gives […]

Missouri campaign and ethics reforms move ahead

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 15, 2010
Categories In Missouri

Here’s the latest on campaign finance and ethics reform in Missouri.

Q1 HLOGA deadline creeping up

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date April 15, 2010
Categories In HLOGA

Before we move on to whatever new reports and deadlines Van Hollen-Schumer will surely bring, take a moment to refresh your recollection of the report deadlines for new reports required by the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 available here. Next up? The First Quarter Report.