Category Archives: lobbying
The End of Campaign Finance Law
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”
WaPo reports.
Petition Clause 2.0
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.”
The National Law Journal offers this report.
“Michael Mukasey Pushes to Alter Bribery Law”
Josh Gerstein of Politico offers this interesting report on the FCPA.
2011 Supplement to the Must-Have ABA Lobbying Manual Now Available
Here’s A Nice Illustration of Why the ABA Recommendation to Get Lobbyists Out of the Fundraising Business Makes Sense
Roll Call: Lobbyists Tout Becerra’s Appointment to Deficit Panel.
“Lobbyist Group Lauds ABA Disclosure Plan But Questions Restricting Campaign Money”
BNA reports.
The Constitutionality of ABA Proposed Limitations on Lobbyist Fundraising
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
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”
Roll Call reports.
“Lawyers Group Wants Tougher Lobbying Rules”
Politico reports.
“American Bar Association Urges Strengthening of Lobbying Laws”
The Campaign Legal Center has issued this press release.