Category: FEC

Political law links, 11/2/12

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 2, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, Alabama, California, FEC, Foreign Laws, Maine, North Dakota, Voting

RELEASE THE ORCA. Story here. “Project ORCA will rely on 34,000 volunteers in swing states on Election Day, in an effort to keep track of who is voting at key polling places. Romney staffers will use the data to help them target their get-out-the-vote efforts before the polls close, in hopes of gaining an edge […]

Political law links, 11/1/12

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date November 1, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, House, Maine, Montana, Voting

ROMNEY AND LOBBYISTS. WSJ. “Advisers to Mitt Romney would limit the role of lobbyists in transition teams and the White House if the Republican presidential candidate wins next week’s election.” SANDY FEC TIP. FEC Tips for Treasurers. “Hurricane Sandy could affect some committees’ ability to submit these filings and the Commission’s ability to accept them.” […]

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 […]