Category Archives: lobbying

The End of Campaign Finance Law

September 6, 2011, 3:03 ambribery, campaign finance, campaigns, federal election commission, lobbyingMichael Kang, guest-blogger

Many thanks to Rick Hasen for this opportunity to guest blog about my forthcoming article, The End of Campaign Finance Law, 98 Va. L. Rev. (2012). At Rick’s invitation, I’m writing a short series of posts this week that… Continue reading

“Members of debt panel have ties to lobbyists”

September 5, 2011, 8:58 pmcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

Petition Clause 2.0

September 1, 2011, 8:27 amlegislation and legislatures, lobbying, petition clauseRick Hasen

The right to petition the White House (at least so long as you have a valid email address).

“Lobbying for reform; With Congress soon to convene, advocates gearing up for debate.”

August 29, 2011, 7:06 amlegislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

The National Law Journal offers this report.

“Michael Mukasey Pushes to Alter Bribery Law”

August 27, 2011, 4:15 pmbribery, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

Josh Gerstein of Politico offers this interesting report on the FCPA.

2011 Supplement to the Must-Have ABA Lobbying Manual Now Available

August 16, 2011, 5:21 pmlegislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

Here.

Here’s A Nice Illustration of Why the ABA Recommendation to Get Lobbyists Out of the Fundraising Business Makes Sense

August 12, 2011, 7:56 amcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

Roll Call: Lobbyists Tout Becerra’s Appointment to Deficit Panel.

“Lobbyist Group Lauds ABA Disclosure Plan But Questions Restricting Campaign Money”

August 11, 2011, 6:23 pmcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

BNA reports.

The Constitutionality of ABA Proposed Limitations on Lobbyist Fundraising

August 11, 2011, 8:40 amcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

As I noted recently, the ABA passed a resolution calling for greater regulation of lobbyists. The resolution was based upon a Task Force report, and then modified through the comments of various ABA sections and at the meeting itself. … Continue reading

BNA on ABA Lobbying Vote

August 10, 2011, 6:10 pmcampaign finance, lobbyingRick Hasen

Here. Supporters of the ABA plan and a series of other lobbying reform proposals have said they are not looking for immediate congressional action, but want to have some specific plans for improvement ready when an opportunity arises to… Continue reading

“ABA Calls for Tougher Lobbying Rules”

August 10, 2011, 4:09 pmcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

Roll Call reports.

“Lawyers Group Wants Tougher Lobbying Rules”

August 10, 2011, 9:09 amcampaign finance, lobbyingRick Hasen

Politico reports.

“American Bar Association Urges Strengthening of Lobbying Laws”

August 10, 2011, 7:55 amcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

The Campaign Legal Center has issued this press release.

ABA Passes Resolution to Strengthen Lobbying Laws, Including Improved Disclosure and Limits on Lobbyist Fundraising

August 9, 2011, 3:33 pmlobbyingRick Hasen

The ABA resolution, as revised and adopted, is here. The Resolution stemmed from a report of a Task Force on lobbying set up by the Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice section of the ABA. [Disclosure: I served on this… Continue reading