Sequester update: cuts, carve-outs and leverage *

USA - May 2 2013
The sequester remains in the news, drawing attention most recently when sequester-induced furloughs of air traffic controllers led to airport backups…

Co-authors: Michael Zolandz, Gary Goldberg , Mary Pat Lawrence.

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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, John R. Feore III.

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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, John R. Feore III.

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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, John R. Feore III.

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Minnesota *

USA - October 11 2012
In a 6-5 ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit held that parts of a Minnesota law are 'potentially unconstitutional,' blocking the enforcement of the provisions and providing an opportunity for those challenging the law to argue that it conflicts with the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United.

Co-authors: Meredith Irvin, Michael Zolandz, John R. Feore III.

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