Political and Legal Law 
Kenner City Council overrides Mayor Mike Yenni’s veto of politicking ban – New Orleans Times-Picayune
Setting up a battle that will ultimately be settled by the state attorney general, the Kenner City Council Thursday overrode Mayor Mike Yenni’s veto of a new law barring political appointees from politicking. Immediately after the veto …
New Online Experts List Provides Access to Political Expertise – YAHOO!
Among other experts on the list is Carol Swain, professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University. Author of “Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress” and coeditor of “Contemporary Voices of …
Janklow closes old political account – Argus Leader
“Those funds are going to do that, including my dad’s historic legacy.” South Dakota law allows political candidates to convert any surplus campaign donations for personal use. The candidates declare the money as personal income and pay …
UN envoy calls for Myanmar regime to maintain "positive momentum" – Monsters and Critics
… prisoners as part of the recent amnesty process and the enactment of the proposed amendments to the political party registration law are steps that can and should be taken as a matter of priority,’ Nambiar said in a statement. … Continue reading
Law license disciplinary hearing for ex-Ohio attorney general – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
The court’s Disciplinary Counsel has proposed a six-month suspension of his law license that would allow him to keep … then pleaded guilty in 2010 to improperly paying two aides from political and office accounts and failing to disclose …
Competing Infrastructure Spending Measures Fail In Senate – Denver Channel
WASHINGTON (CNN) — In a pair of votes aimed more at making political points than law, the Senate rejected competing Democratic and Republican proposals to boost construction of roadways and other infrastructure projects. Republicans blocked the …
Greece: EU’s legal, political headache – Hindustan Times
The prospects of Greece abandoning the euro sent EU legal experts scrambling for the law books Thursday as it became clear … seen as Europe’s ancient cradle of democracy would spell political disaster. “On balance, I think Greece is likely … Continue reading
First Amendment vs. N.C. abortion law – Delaware Wave
In her decision to suspend this one requirement, while upholding other provisions in the law pending resolution of the lawsuit … Judge Eagles’ decision, and the rationale behind it, is unabashedly political. How can more speech containing …
Political Concern – The Batavian
I am writing this letter with a concern that I have regarding candidate for County Legislator in LeRoy, Jackie Whiting. Ms. Whiting currently serves on the school board and is seeking election to the legislature. It is my understanding that … Continue reading
Crossing the Line: From Enforcing the Law to Targeting People – Huffingtonpost.com
Many of the provisions in the Arizona and Alabama laws have been enjoined. While these laws have garnered political and popular support, it would serve us well to think harder about how they actually work and what they embody. Targeted, … Continue reading
