Category: Louisiana

6-8 pol. law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date June 8, 2015
Categories In A.M. Report, Louisiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia

WILL ON REFORMERS. NR. “Since 1976, the court has held that the only legitimate purpose for limits on political contributions is to prevent quid pro quo corruption or the appearance thereof.” LOBBYIST BUNDLING BAN PROPOSED. Time.”[Sen. Michael] Bennet’s bill would severely limit high-octane lobbyists’ ability to ‘bundle’ campaign contributions — the act of raising money […]

Thurs. pol. law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date May 28, 2015
Categories In A.M. Report, Arkansas, Connecticut, House, Louisiana, Montana, Texas

SCHOCK SWAP. CT. “Schock’s use of the Fryes’ condo and travel services may run afoul of campaign laws and House ethics rules, according to legal experts.” ICE CREAM DONATION. WFB. “The co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s say the ice cream they handed out at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I., Vt.) presidential kickoff event on Tuesday was […]

pol. law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date May 7, 2015
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, House, Louisiana, New Hampshire

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 […]