Good morning. Here are a few recent stories in lobbying and political law news. Former Senators join firm Roll Call reports. Even though ex-Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Bob Bennett (R-Utah) announced this week that they had joined the lobbying practice at Arent Fox, the duo didn’t go there as a package deal. They just […]
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Political activity law A.M. report for Friday, Jan. 7
Good morning. Buckley at 35, Citizens United at 1 January is a big month in campaign finance case anniversaries. The swearing-in issues The Hill describes what happened. GOP Reps. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) cast their first votes of the 112th Congress on Thursday despite the fact they were technically not members of […]
Political activity law A.M. report for Thursday, Jan. 6
Good morning. What’s in the political law news today? CES: What happens in Vegas matters in DC Politico reports on lobbyists attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It’s the perfect place for lobbyists and policy strategists to find new clients, especially as the tech industry is becoming increasingly interested in Washington. Engaging First […]