Hispanic leadership fund *

USA - October 11 2012
The reversal of Van Hollen has rendered the pending disclosure case, Hispanic Leadership Fund v. FEC less pressing, though the awaited ruling could still clarify criteria for determining when a political ad triggers disclosure and reporting obligations with the FEC.

Co-authors: Meredith Irvin, Michael Zolandz, Thomas F. Walls.

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California *

USA - October 11 2012
As the November election draws closer, advocacy efforts are increasing – and the campaigns surrounding the California ballot initiatives are no exception.

Co-authors: Meredith Irvin, Michael Zolandz, Thomas F. Walls.

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Federal Election Commission *

USA - October 11 2012
The FEC has said it will not release regulations or guidance that could impact the remainder of this year's campaign.

Co-authors: Meredith Irvin, Michael Zolandz, Thomas F. Walls.

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Committee hearings *

USA - October 11 2012
On September 12, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled, "The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act".

Co-authors: Meredith Irvin, Michael Zolandz, Thomas F. Walls.

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Lobbying enforcement *

USA - October 11 2012
Notwithstanding ongoing criticism that the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia has not adequately responded to or acted upon reports by the House and Senate of Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) violations, the chief enforcement authority for the provisions of the LDA issued a press release this month reporting that a total of $80,000 in fines will be levied against two lobbying firms.

Co-authors: Meredith Irvin, Michael Zolandz, Thomas F. Walls.

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