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Freedom to Tinker

Focuses on issues related to legal regulation of technology, and especially on legal attempts to restrict the right of technologists and citizens to tinker with technological devices. From Princeton Computer Science and Public Affairs Professor Ed Felten

http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com

Jun 15
The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly

The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly

A common argument advanced by Bitcoin proponents is that unlike banks and credit cards, Bitcoin has low (or even zero) transaction fees. The claim is a complete red herring, and in this post I’ll explain why. Let’s assume for the…
Jun 14
On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

The Supreme Court yesterday issued its opinion in the much–awaited Myriad case, which challenged the validity of patents on isolated human genes. The Court held that the isolated genetic sequences claimed in Myriad’s patents did…
Jun 12
Do Judges Play a Role After the NSA Call Records Have Been Collected?

Do Judges Play a Role After the NSA Call Records Have Been Collected?

Those who defend the NSA’s massive call records collection program point out that although the program allows indiscriminate data collection, it also meaningfully restricts data analysis and use. They note, in particular, this paragraph…

Rank this Week: 24

Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog

Covers campaigns & elections, education, energy & environment, faith & family, foreign affairs, immigration and more. By Chapman University law professor Hugh Hewitt.

http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/

Jun 11
Sex and the Military

Sex and the Military

The headline on the front page of the New York Times said it all: "Women in the Senate Confront the Military on Sex Assaults." In a triumphalist article showcasing the growing numbers of women on the Senate Armed...
Jun 10
Economics vs. 'Need'

Economics vs. 'Need'

One of the most common arguments for allowing more immigration is that there is a "need" for foreign workers to do "jobs that Americans won't do," especially in agriculture. One of my most vivid memories of the late...
Jun 4
Historic Rescuer

Historic Rescuer

It is not really news that Victor Davis Hanson has written another outstanding and eye-opening book. He has done that before and repeatedly, on a variety of subjects. The subject of his latest book, "The Savior...

Rank this Week: 158

Lobby Comply Blog

Covers campaign finance, lobbying, procurement and ethics laws. By State and Federal Communications, Inc.

http://www.lobbycomply.com/wordpress/?page_id=14

Nov 29
January Special Election Date Set for Mississippi House District 59

January Special Election Date Set for Mississippi House District 59

Governor Phil Bryant has scheduled the special election for Mississippi House District 59 for January 8, 2013. The seat was vacated on November 19 by Representative Kevin McGee, who resigned after paying a $10,000 fine to resolve an ethics…
Nov 29
Delaware Senate to Convene for Special Session

Delaware Senate to Convene for Special Session

Governor Jack Markell has announced that he plans to call a special session of the state senate on December 5 to consider various judicial nominations. The senate will be considering and voting on seven judicial appointees nominated by the…
Nov 28
San Diego Ethics Commission Proposes Changes to Lobbyist Fundraising Reporting

San Diego Ethics Commission Proposes Changes to Lobbyist Fundraising Reporting

The Ethics Commission is considering ways in which an individual’s role in fundraising may be more accurately disclosed on the lobbyist quarterly disclosure reports.

Rank this Week: 347

Election Law @ Moritz

Information and insight on the laws governing federal, state and local elections. By the Moritz College of Law.

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/electionlaw/

Jun 17
Supreme Court: NVRA Pre-empts Arizona's Proof of Citizenship Law

Supreme Court: NVRA Pre-empts Arizona's Proof of Citizenship Law
May 30
Wisconsin Appeals Court Reverses Lower Court in Voter ID Case

Wisconsin Appeals Court Reverses Lower Court in Voter ID Case
May 23
Ohio Secretary of State Releases Report on Voter Fraud

Ohio Secretary of State Releases Report on Voter Fraud

Rank this Week: 470

Election Law

Covers election law, campaign finance, legislation, voting rights, initiatives, redistricting, and the Supreme Court nomination process.. By Rick Hasen.

http://electionlawblog.org/

Nov 29
“The 2012 Voting Wars, Judicial Backstops, and the Resurrection of Bush v. Gore”

“The 2012 Voting Wars, Judicial Backstops, and the Resurrection of Bush v. Gore”

I have posted this draft on SSRN (part of the George Washington Law Review symposium on election law). Here is the abstract:
Nov 29
“No more residency requirement for D.C. ballot petition circulators?”

“No more residency requirement for D.C. ballot petition circulators?”

See here.
Nov 29
“‘By the way, we have to do something about that’; Experts weigh in on the lines and possible fixes”

“‘By the way, we have to do something about that’; Experts weigh in on the lines and possible fixes”

That’s the lead story in this week’s Electionline Weekly.

Rank this Week: 472

Votelaw

Covers redistricting, campaign finance, the right to vote, election law and administration. By Edward Still.

http://www.votelaw.com/blog/

May 25
Is paying face value for UA football tickets an ethics violation?

Is paying face value for UA football tickets an ethics violation?

AL.com reports:A longtime University of Alabama booster said today he is filing an ethics complaint against state public officials for purchasing Crimson Tide football tickets without paying extra as Tide Pride members. The Alabama Ethics…
May 23
Searchable campaign-finance record

Searchable campaign-finance record

AL.com reports: Following the money could soon become much easier in Alabama. Secretary of State Beth Chapman this morning demonstrated the state's new computerized campaign finance filing system designed to bring Alabama out of the…
May 21
Legislature adopts changes to campaign finance law

Legislature adopts changes to campaign finance law

AL.com reports: Alabama's law governing campaign finance would change in numerous ways under a bill approved by the Legislature tonight. The Senate and House of Representatives voted tonight to pass a compromise version of SB445 by Sen. Bryan…

Rank this Week: 2361

Campaign Finance Blog

Covers campaign finance, election, and political law. By William J. McGinley.

http://campaignfinanceblog.com/

Jun 5
FEC General Counsel Leaving The FEC, Returning To Private Practice

FEC General Counsel Leaving The FEC, Returning To Private Practice

Anthony Herman, General Counsel to the Federal Election Commission, has resigned and will be returning to private practice. We wish him well and good luck with his future endeavors.
May 15
IRS IG Report Released And Other Developments In The IRS Scandal

IRS IG Report Released And Other Developments In The IRS Scandal

Election Law Blog has posted a copy of the report here. The report is fairly limited in scope compared to the revelations that have been made in the press this week. The report, however, is worth a read since it raises…
May 14
“Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into IRS Audits”

“Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into IRS Audits”

The New York Times report on the criminal investigation into the IRS scandal.

Rank this Week: 3679

Equal Vote

Information and insight on the laws governing federal, state and local elections. By Michael E. Moritz College of Law Professor Dan Tokaji.

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/blogs/tokaji/

Dec 18
The Wrong Approach to Election Reform

The Wrong Approach to Election Reform

The Ohio legislature yesterday approved a bill (SB 380) that would eliminate the window for early registration and absentee voting, among other things.
Nov 7
Reforming Registration

Reforming Registration

On Monday, I identified four problem areas to watch out for on Election Day: 1) lines at the polls, 2) voting equipment, 3) voter registration lists, and 4) provisional and absentee ballots. While machine breakdowns and polling place lines…
Nov 4
What We Don't Know

What We Don't Know

We now know that Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States of America. In the enormity of this moment in American history, the gritty details of election administration, upon which my Moritz colleagues and I spend so much…

Rank this Week: 3750

California Election Law

Providing legal resources and election news to California election officials and the attorneys who represent them. By Randy Riddle.

http://www.calelectionlaw.com/

May 30
“Beall accuses Senate rival Coto of campaign law breach”

“Beall accuses Senate rival Coto of campaign law breach”

From the Santa Cruz Sentinel: “Assemblyman and state Senate candidate Jim Beall filed a complaint late Monday accusing opponent Joe Coto of unlawful campaign coordination with an independent political committee.
May 30
“Feds, CA reach agreement over voter violations”

“Feds, CA reach agreement over voter violations”

The San Jose Mercury News has the story.
May 30
California Senate approves language access for ballot measure

California Senate approves language access for ballot measure

From the Asian Journal: “The California Senate took a major step toward involving the 6.9 million Californians who don’t speak English very well in the ballot initiative system today, passing SB 1233 by a vote of 24 to 14, with two…

Rank this Week: 4981

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