Category: California

Political law links (10/31/12)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date October 31, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FCPA, FEC, Foreign Laws, Montana, Washington

“SKITTISHNESS” AND FCPA REQUESTS. FCPA Professor. “The current era of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement has led to a high level of anxiety and skittishness over things that should not. The end result is overcompliance and inefficient use of resources.” INDEPENDENT SPENDING TRUMPS. The Hill. “Outside spending groups are making their presence felt in several […]

Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links (10/29)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date October 29, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, House, Montana, Ohio, Texas, Voting

RECOUNT TEAMS ON THE TARMAC. Politico. “As the frenzied race for the White House comes down to the wire, tens of thousands of partisan lawyers are mobilizing under the radar in battleground states, all steeling for one terrifying scenario: a recount that could decide the presidency.” SUPER PAC DONORS. Story here. “The hand-wringing is officially […]

Good morning, here are Friday’s political law links (10/26)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date October 26, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, LDA, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey

Q3 LOBBYING NUMBERS. Politico Influence. “The 50 largest lobbying spenders together spent $176 million from July through September — an increase of about $16 million from the same time last year, a PI analysis of new lobbying disclosures indicates.” THE CANDIDATES AND CU. Alaska Dispatch. “Where does each presidential candidate stand on how to regulate […]