Political and Legal Law

You don’t need a law degree to figure out that democracy requires disclosure of the moneybags behind political advertising. That’s the premise underlying the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

State, county and municipal laws and ordinances govern political signs. Campaign signs need to be properly placed to avoid having them removed from the public right of way. Political campaign signs may be placed on private property with the permission … Continue reading →

How has this former pizza company executive with no prior political experience … To a nation disgusted with Congress’ inability to reform the federal tax laws, he had offered his “9-9-9″ tax plan, which would replace the current federal …

His remarks at the University of Colorado’s Denver campus showcased his political message that only through shared … two years before the cap was due to take effect under federal law. The plan, which Obama will authorize through executive …

New York — Cabinet proposals to amend and implement Egypt’s 1952 “Law on Political Treachery” have negative implications for the country’s political freedoms and upcoming election, Human Rights Watch said today. In a televised interview on Dream TV on …

SALT LAKE CITY — As more states consider stronger immigration laws, political, business and religious leaders from throughout the West examined the economic impact of enforcement measures and guest-worker programs during a summit Wednesday in …

Political science junior Brittany Council said she wants as much information as possible about applying to law school. Council attended an information session Wednesday by Cynthia Hall Clements, Texas Tech University School of Law admissions and …

SALT LAKE CITY • Religious, political and business leaders from Idaho and other Rocky Mountain states are meeting to discuss the impact of immigration laws during a one-day summit in Salt Lake City. Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says the … Continue reading →

You don’t need a law degree to figure out that democracy requires disclosure of the moneybags behind political advertising. That’s the premise underlying the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

Many North Carolina Democrats also suggested political motivations for the indictment, Politico said. Edwards, 58, faces charges he violated campaign finance laws for using funds from his unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign from two wealthy …