Here are the Wed., 6-8 political law links
TECH GIVING. CNN. “There are just 52 tech industry workers who have made political contributions to Trump, according to data from Crowdpac, which rates candidates based on things like speeches, voting records and campaign finance data.” SANDERS ACCOMPLISHMENT. Yahoo. “He lost. But the presidential bid of Democrat Bernie Sanders was historic in at least one […]
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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 […]
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HEDGE FUND BETS. USAT. ” A small band of ultra-wealthy hedge fund managers is pumping last-minute donations into newly organized super PACs to help tip the U.S. Senate to Republicans, new campaign filings show.” HARKIN HEAT. DMR. “Retiring U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin has so far refused pleas from top national Democrats to spread some of […]