Category: FCPA

Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links (11/19)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 19, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, Arkansas, California, FCPA, FEC, LDA, Maryland, New York City, Vermont

RING APPEAL UPDATE. The Post. “Federal appeals court judges reviewing the conviction of former lobbyist Kevin Ring in the Abramoff scandal questioned Thursday whether evidence of campaign contributions should have been allowed at his trial.” ALITO ON CU. The Post. “Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is defending the court’s 2010 decision in the Citizens United […]

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 Friday’s political law links (9/28)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date September 28, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, Executive Branch, FCPA, FEC, Foreign Laws, House

OPINION ON LOBBYISTS ON BOARDS. The Post. “A federal judge Wednesday upheld an Obama administration ban on lobbyists serving on advisory panels, throwing out a lawsuit brought by six lobbyists who hoped to serve on such boards and committees.” OPINION ON LOBBYISTS ON BOARDS. Here. “Because the DOC and USTR policy does not offend the […]