Category: North Carolina

Caribou Coffee, coordination, campaign money and consumer protection, and more in today’s political law links

CARIBOU COFFEE MEETINGS BACK IN THE NEWS. The Hill. “House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee raised concerns at a Tuesday hearing that White House staffers hold meetings at a nearby Caribou Coffee to avoid disclosure requirements.”  More on yesterday’s hearing here.  Politico also has related news here. COORDINATION AND FACEBOOK. Ben Smith at […]

Report reminder, a new NC blog, how to announce for president, and new political law links

Q1 LDA REPORT REMINDER. Courtesy of the Office of the Clerk here.  “The first quarter report is due Wednesday, April 20, 2011, covering January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011.” “GOVERNMENT ETHICS LAW IN NORTH CAROLINA” BLOG. Are you dealing with North Carolina issues or just interested in a new perspective on ethics laws?  Check […]

Political activity law A.M. report for Tuesday, Jan. 18

POLITICAL ACTIVITY LAW A.M. REPORT FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 GOOD MORNING. Here are some of the political law stories from the last few days.  (As you can see, I’ve changed the format a little.) SPEECH OR DEBATE. The Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause and its operation in corruption investigations is the topic of this […]