PAY TO PLAY AND 16. Allen & Overy. The article provides a helpful overview of the state of play on Rule 206(4)-5 compliance for the 2016 election cycle, with a survey of applications for exemptive relief under the rule. SCHOCK UPDATE. Politico. “A federal prosecutor investigating Illinois Republican Aaron Schock is asking former aides to the ex-congressman whether […]
FEC AND 16. NYT. “‘It’s the Wild West out there in some ways,’ said Kate A. Belinski, a former lawyer at the commission who now works on campaign finance at a law firm. Candidates and political groups are increasingly willing to push the limits, she said, and the F.E.C.’s inaction means that ‘there’s very little […]
BERG ON HRC CFR. Thefederalist.com. “This effort is ironic, given the cottage industry of third-party groups that have taken on important roles within the Clinton machine to help finance her bid for the White House.” CONTRIBUTION PLANNING. Reuters. “If you want a picture with the next president of the United States, get out your checkbook. […]