PAY TO PLAY DAY. I’m declaring Monday National Pay to Play Day in light of the March 14th initial compliance date for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new rules involving investment advisers and political contributions. LOBBYIST DONATION BAN. Politico looks at where lobbyists are giving here. “The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign […]
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Political activity law A.M. report for Monday, Dec. 13
Good morning. Here are a few political law stories today. Billion dollar campaign Potential numbers for the Obama reeleect are discussed here. $1.7 million penalty in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case The DoJ release is here. CFTC ready to add to pay to play tidal wave A CFTC press release is here and explains new […]
Morning report for Wednesday, Dec. 8th
Good morning. Here is some of what I’m reading this morning. Representing foreign governments Will be one of Lanny Davis’s new firm’s practice areas. Roll Call. In April, Davis also opened a new law firm, Lanny J. Davis & Associates. Melanie Sloan, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, announced on Nov. […]