Month: August 2014

8.13 political law links

LOBBYIST BAN UPDATE Politico. “The Office of Management and Budget will release a new rule on Wednesday expected to allow registered lobbyists to participate in policymaking deliberations in an advisory role after a judge ruled against the administration earlier this year.” CONVICTION UPHELD. WHBL. “The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit […]

8.11 political law links

PAY TO PLAY SUIT.  CNBC.  “The Republican state committees from New York and Tennessee said the federal securities regulator had flouted due procedure when adopting its Political Contribution Rule, which they said also violated the constitutional right to freedom of speech.” CHAPMAN ON CFR.  Chicago Tribune.  “What it boils down to is that both sides […]