Here’s an article with an update on matters involving Westar executives. Westar Energy Inc. said it will continue to pursue civil claims in arbitration against two Westar Energy Inc. executives who were accused of looting the Kansas utility, despite criminal charges being dropped. The Wichita Business Journal has more.
Politico has some developments in the Department of Justice’s consideration of allegations against former Rep. Tom DeLay. UPDATE: The Times has this report.
Electionlaw Blog notes “Bailout King” (their term) Gerry Hebert’s thoughts on jurisdictions bailing out of Voter Rights Act coverage posted at the Campaign Legal Center’s website. As an article on Hebert’s website notes, the cost of a bailout is about $5,000 in mostly legal fees. Hebert is the Campaign Legal Center’s Executive Director and Director […]