Month: August 2014

8.7 political law links

MAYDAY PAC LAUNCH. Yahoo News. “A dark horse in the New Hampshire race for the U.S. Senate who has been fighting big money in politics got a surprise boost last week from a like-minded group – to the tune of $2 million.” USING MCCUTCHEON. In the Capital. “As a result donors will be allowed to […]

8.6 political law links

SUPER PAC PARENTING.  More Soft Money Hard Law.  “Of course, one of the enduring questions about federal campaign finance law is why a member of a candidate’s immediate family cannot contribute more than $2,600 per election and must comply with the same contribution limit that everyone else must live by.” INSANITY NOT STOPPED.  WP.  “‘The […]

8.5 political law links

POLITICAL LAW BRIEFING. Venable has collected some recent additions to its Political Law Briefing site here. CA:  INVESTIGATION SHAPING UP.  KPBS.  “By most accounts, the government is using a timeless tactic in the federal campaign finance investigation of Mexican billionaire Jose Susumo Azano Matsura.” CT:  JURY SELECTION STARTS.  WTNH.  “Jury selection is starting for the […]