Category: HLOGA

Mon. political law links

CFROMNIBUS TO THE PRESIDENT.  Politico.  “The Senate voted on Saturday night to approve a $1.1 trillion deal and avert a government shutdown, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama for his signature after an unusual weekend session and days of drama in the House.” OBAMA AND REFORM. Bloomberg. “President Barack Obama in 2008 pledged to […]

Political law links

PAY TO PLAY COMPLIANCE MEASURES.  Aristotle (David Mason):  “What is surprising, given Keith’s very active history of contributions to politicians in positions to influence investment decisions, is that apparently no one in a compliance role at the firm set up a pre-contribution screening system to prevent violations of SEC Rule 206(4)-5 which prohibits certain campaign […]

Political Law Links, 6-3-14

JURY SEATED.  Cleveland.com.  “A jury of eight women and four men was seated in the trial of Benjamin Suarez Monday afternoon.” SEEKING REFORM.  SanLuisObispo.com.  “A local activist has felt so strongly about the need for campaign finance reform that he has visited the offices of 65 U.S. congressional leaders to discuss the topic.” WHITEHOUSE ETHICS […]