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23 May 2017, 6:21 am by Jim Sedor
Lobbying “White House Moves to Block Ethics Inquiry into Ex-Lobbyists on Payroll” by Eric Lipton for New York Times California: “California Is About to Go Nuts Thanks to Some Fourth-Graders from Merced” by Robert Rodriguez for Fresno Bee Campaign Finance “Michael Flynn Invokes 5th Amendment, Citing ‘Public Frenzy’” by The Associated Press for Portland Oregonian “Supreme Court Affirms Ban on ‘Soft Money’ in… [read post]
12 May 2017, 6:15 am by Jim Sedor
Kushner Family Stands to Gain from Visa Rules in Trump’s First Major LawNew York Times – Eric Lipton and Jesse Drucker | Published: 5/8/2017 A bill President Trump signed into law renews a program offering permanent residence in the U.S. to affluent foreigners investing money in real estate projects in the country. [read post]
5 May 2017, 6:35 am by Joe May
Top Ethics Officer Challenges Trump Over Secret Waivers for Ex-LobbyistsNew York Times – Eric Lipton | Published: 5/1/2017 The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) sent a letter to the White House and all executive branch agency heads asking for copies of any waivers the Trump administration may have granted to appointees exempting them from ethics rules. [read post]
25 Apr 2017, 9:18 am by Quinta Jurecic
Cummings on former NSC Director Flynn, after classified briefing today pic.twitter.com/k4iW0i3YUp — Eric Lipton (@EricLiptonNYT) April 25, 2017 [read post]
21 Apr 2017, 5:20 am by Jim Sedor
With Trump Appointees, a Raft of Potential Conflicts and ‘No Transparency’New York Times – Eric Lipton, Ben Protess, and Andrew Lehren | Published: 4/15/2017 The New York Times, in collaboration with ProPublica, said that after analyzing reports from lobbyists and interviews with ethics officials, it appears at least two of President Trump’s appointees in the White House may have violated ethics rules. [read post]
18 Apr 2017, 6:13 am by Jim Sedor
Council Member Cannot Be Tracked to Source” by Aaron Davis for Washington Post Ethics “With Trump Appointees, a Raft of Potential Conflicts and ‘No Transparency’” by Eric Lipton, Ben Protess, and Andrew Lehren for New York Times Alabama: “Judicial Ethics Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Ordered Halt to Bentley Impeachment Hearing” by Kent Faulk for AL.com California: “Oakland Ethics Panel Slams Lax Oversight of Free Warriors, Raiders… [read post]
5 Apr 2017, 6:05 am by Jim Sedor
News & World Report Ethics “Blackwater Founder Held Secret Seychelles Meeting to Establish Trump-Putin Back Channel” by Adam Entous, Greg Miller, Kevin Sieff, and Karen DeYoung for Washington Post “Trump Aides’ Disclosures Reveal Surge in Lucrative Political Work” by Steve Eder, Eric Lipton, and Andrew Lehren for New York Times “Trump Can Quietly Draw Money from Trust Whenever He Wants, New Documents Show” by Drew Harwell for Washington… [read post]
4 Apr 2017, 6:28 am by Jim Sedor
Lobbying “Former Trump Staffers Hunt for Foreign Lobbying Work” by Theodoric Mayer, Kenneth Vogel, and Josh Dawsey for Politico Tennessee: “Tennessee Bill to Limit State-Paid Legislative Travel Falters” by Joel Ebert and Dave Boucher for The Tennessean Campaign Finance New York: “In a Bind, de Blasio May Explore Legal Defense Fund Legislation” by Samar Khurshid for Gotham Gazette Tennessee: “Analysis: Possible double dipping at Tennessee statehouse” by… [read post]
20 Mar 2017, 4:38 am by Edith Roberts
” In The New York Times, Eric Lipton and Jeremy Peters report on the role of Leonard Leo, the executive vice president of the Federalist Society, and other conservative activists in “reshaping the judiciary” by recommending like-minded judges, including Gorsuch, for appointments to the federal bench, noting that although “Gorsuch, 49, is their first test case,” the “conservative activists say more is at stake than just the Supreme Court. [read post]
18 Mar 2017, 1:00 pm
"In Gorsuch, Conservative Activist Sees Test Case for Reshaping the Judiciary": Eric Lipton and Jeremy W. [read post]
15 Mar 2017, 6:18 am by Jim Sedor
Lobbying “Icahn’s Ethanol Push Fuels Ethics Storm” by Eric Wolf for Politico “N.J. [read post]
10 Mar 2017, 6:24 am by Jim Sedor
Ethics Questions Dogged Agriculture Nominee as Georgia GovernorNew York Times – Eric Lipton and Steve Eder | Published: 3/7/2017 Sonny Perdue, who is awaiting confirmation to serve as President Trump’s agriculture secretary, became a target of frequent criticism that he was failing to honor his ethics pledge to reform state government during his eight years as Georgia governor. [read post]
9 Mar 2017, 6:24 am by Jim Sedor
” by Amy Brittain and Jonathan O’Connell for Washington Post Campaign Finance “GOP Commissioner: Trump poised to revamp election agency” by Rudy Takala for The Hill Maryland: “Baltimore County Bill to Ban Developer Donations Fails” by Pamela Wood for Baltimore Sun Tennessee: “Exclusive: Jeremy Durham may face $7 million in state penalties” by Dave Boucher and Joel Ebert for The Tennessean Ethics “Ethics Questions Dogged Agriculture Nominee as… [read post]
23 Feb 2017, 6:15 am by Jim Sedor
Lobbying California: “Penalty for Lobbyist – But Not Politicians – After $51,000 Birthday Party” by Emily Alpert Reyes for Los Angeles Times Utah: “Utah Lobbyists Treat Lawmakers with No Scrutiny” by Michelle Price (Associated Press) for Deseret News Campaign Finance “FEC Member: I have the right to demand Trump prove voter fraud claims” by Eli Watkins for CNN Kansas: “Kansas Rejects Higher Limits on Donations to Candidates” by John Hanna… [read post]
14 Feb 2017, 6:37 am by Jim Sedor
Charges” by Liz Moyer for New York Times “Saudis Foot Tab at Trump Hotel” by Isaac Arnsdorf for Politico “Trump Sons Forge Ahead Without Father, Expanding and Navigating Conflicts” by Eric Lipton and Susanne Craig for New York Times Florida: “At Miami’s Airport, There’s Economy, First Class and … Politician” by Douglas Hanks for Miami Herald Pennsylvania: “Philly DA Seth Williams: Brought ‘shame’ to… [read post]
7 Feb 2017, 6:01 am by Jim Sedor
Robert Bentley Used Campaign Funds to Pay Rebekah Mason’s Lawyer” by Mike Cason for AL.com Mississippi: “Campaign Finance Reports Go Digital” by Zachary Oren Smith for The Daily Journal Ethics “Trump May Be Skirting Transparency Law on Advisory Boards” by Josh Gerstein for Politico “Vincent Viola, Nominee for Army Secretary, Drops Out” by Susanne Craig for New York Times “Eric Trump’s Trip to Uruguay Cost Taxpayers $97,830 in Hotel… [read post]
22 Jan 2017, 6:52 pm
"Foreign Payments to Trump Firms Violate Constitution, Suit Will Claim": Eric Lipton and Adam Liptak of The New York Times have this report. [read post]
20 Jan 2017, 6:13 am
Griffith, Fordham Law School, on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Tags: Charter & bylaws, Delaware articles, Delaware cases, Delaware law, DGCL, Fee-Shifting, Forum selection, In re Trulia, Incentives, Jurisdiction, Merger litigation, Mergers & acquisitions, Private ordering, Securities regulation, Settlements, State law, Taxation Acquisition Financing: the Year Behind and the Year Ahead Posted by Eric M. [read post]
17 Jan 2017, 7:28 am
Rosof, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Editor's Note: Eric M. [read post]
13 Jan 2017, 6:11 am
Halper, Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft LLP, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Tags: Appraisal rights, Boards of Directors, Conflicts of interest, Delaware cases, Delaware law, Fair values, Fairness review, Fiduciary duties, Go-shop, Market efficiency, Merger litigation, Mergers & acquisitions, Shareholder suits Corporate Governance: The New Paradigm Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Tags: Board composition, Boards of… [read post]