COGEL 2017. Next week’s COGEL in Toronto is filled with interesting sessions, as usual. The full schedule is here. I’m afraid I couldn’t attend this year, but I’ll be following @CogelInfo for updates! CHALLENGE REJECTED. JUR. “Ultimately the court upheld the per-election structure for setting contribution ceilings.” FUNDRAISING QUESTIONED. DC. “A shady Republican […]
Month: November 2017
11.29 political law links
CHALLENGE REJECTED. JAX. “In a case brought by a Florida couple, a federal appeals court Tuesday rejected a challenge to a campaign-finance law that places limits on contributions in primary and general elections.” IFS has the opinion and more here. PROTECT SPEECH PLEA. EFF. “As Congress and the Federal Elections Commission explore ways to counter […]
11.28 political law links
LAW EXPLOITATION. HILL. “Washington’s foreign agents are able to operate in a legal gray zone thanks to ambiguities in the law and less-than-stringent enforcement.” APPLAUSE FOR RULES. BBR. “Congressman Derek Kilmer is praising the commissioners of the Federal Election Commission for their unanimous vote to start a process that could lead to changing the disclosure […]