Category: California

Express advocacy on the agenda in California

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 12, 2010
Categories In California

The California Fair Political Practices Commission meets today to discuss some hot topics, including political activity on the internet and the state’s definition of express advocacy.

Henley and DeVore settle lawsuit

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 10, 2010
Categories In California

The copyright suit between Don Henley and the DeVore campaign settled and The Post has a short item on it. “Henley settled for an apology and an undisclosed sum,” according to the report. I posted about this lawsuit here. UPDATE: Copyrights and Campaigns discusses the resolution of the case here.

Express advocacy and not just another Thursday in Sacramento

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 9, 2010
Categories In California

The California Fair Political Practices Commission will consider moving forward on a proposal to expand the state’s definition of “express advocacy.” The agenda is here with links to some comments in response to a recent FPPC staff memorandum. (Item 29 on the agenda.) Don’t miss item 28, as well. Staff intends to seek guidance on […]