Category Archives: conflict of interest laws

CRS Reports on Campaign Finance Policy and Honest Services Fraud

July 31, 2011, 7:08 pmbribery, campaign finance, conflict of interest lawsDan Tokaji

Congressional Research Service’s report “The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress” may be found here. It provides an overview of recent developments, up through Arizona Free Enterprise Club. Also of interest is this CRS … Continue reading

“An Ethics Process Badly in Need of Reform”

July 23, 2011, 9:33 pmconflict of interest laws, ethics investigationsRick Hasen

Meredith McGehee blogs for The Hill.

“Former Vernon official pleads guilty to conflict of interest”

July 15, 2011, 6:06 pmchicanery, conflict of interest lawsRick Hasen

The LA Times reports.

“Ruling on bias has Supreme Court judges bickering again”

July 12, 2011, 5:55 pmconflict of interest laws, judicial electionsRick Hasen

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: State Supreme Court justices can’t kick each other off cases for alleged bias, the court ruled Tuesday in a bitterly divided decision along now-familiar 4-3 lines. The decision prompted a fresh round of tough words for one… Continue reading

“Not-So-Representative Investors”

July 10, 2011, 9:30 pmconflict of interest laws, legislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Do not miss John Schwartz’s Essay in the New York Times. It begins: SHOW me a new study about water on the moon, or why pregnant women don’t tip over, and I’m happy as a pig in whatever it is… Continue reading

“The Hatch Act: Showcasing the Absurdity of Congress”

June 23, 2011, 7:29 pmconflict of interest lawsRick Hasen

Jeff Patch blogs.

“Donor Meeting at White House Drawing Fire”

June 20, 2011, 9:38 pmcampaign finance, conflict of interest lawsRick Hasen

Politico reports.

A Different View on Justice Thomas, NAMUDNO, and Supreme Court Ethics

June 20, 2011, 8:12 pmconflict of interest laws, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

From Ed Whelan.

NAMUDNO Case Makes Cameo Appearance in Latest Controversy Over Justice Thomas Ethics Disclosures

June 18, 2011, 9:15 pmconflict of interest laws, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

New York Times: Mr. Crow has not personally been a party to Supreme Court litigation, but his companies have been involved in federal court cases, including four that went to the appellate level. And he has served on the… Continue reading