American Lawyer profiles Hogan & Hartson and the firm’s participation in the lawsuit upholding Connecticut’s pay to play law.
Category: Connecticut
CT: Pay to Play, Lobbyist Restrictions Upheld
Citing “actual and perceived corruption,” a Connecticut federal court upheld the state’s political contribution restrictions on lobbyists and contractors. The opinion is here and news is here.
CT: Reform on Trial
Connecticut’s campaign finance system is literally on trial. Connecticut’s campaign financing law came under fire at a hearing before a federal judge, as plaintiffs argued that it’s full of loopholes and places too many burdens on minor political parties and petitioning candidates.