The Post examines potential legal issues relating to a Rep. Norton phone message that recently came to light where she solicits a campaign contribution from a lobbyist. Did Norton’s call actually break any rules? Legal experts had different takes on the question. . . . Kenneth A. Gross, a lawyer with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher […]
Month: September 2010
JPMorgan Chase’s “Political Contribution Statement” announced
JPMorgan Chase announced a new “Political Contribution Statement” and it mentions Citizens United. In the Citizens United Case, the United States Supreme Court extended the ability of corporations to make independent campaign expenditures at the federal level. The Firm has no plans to change our political contributions policies as a result of this decision. More […]
President Obama riding Citizens United into the midterms
The White House again devoted its Saturday address to Citizens United-related issues, including the DISCLOSE Act. (The text is here.) The Hill notes the President’s address here. The Post’s coverage is here. The President also dedicated an August address to Citizens United. In July he supported DISCLOSE in a Rose Garden speech. Don’t forget he […]