Political and Legal Law 
Politics behind city’s lawsuit against firefighters’ pension – Houston Chronicle
has no legal basis. Mayor Annise Parker should not be permitted to use a lawsuit to circumvent the clear language and intent of the Texas Legislature. This lawsuit is nothing more than a power maneuver for the mayor’s political purposes. … Continue reading
Group’s suit challenges campaign contribution caps in Illinois – Chicago Tribune
A new state law lifts the caps in contests where those super PACs spend heavily. The Illinois Coalition for Political Reform said it has long believed that party contributions to candidates should be limited. But it said the Illinois Liberty … Continue reading
Corporations should disclose political spending – Guam Pacific Daily News
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is an assistant professor at Stetson University College of Law. She is co-author of “Shareholder-Authorized Corporate Political Spending in the United Kingdom.”
Wrong: Mayors, other elected officials need to set an example, follow laws – Guam Pacific Daily News
The decision by Umatac Mayor Dean Sanchez to flout Guam law by erecting a political sign atop his office — a public building — makes it clear that he’s out of touch about how public officials are supposed to act. … Continue reading
Romania political fight spotlights democracy woes – CBS News
As Romania holds a referendum Sunday on impeaching Basescu, the ugly political battle has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling EU member. It comes against the background of similar concerns about shaky democracy across Eastern …
Romania political fight spotlights democracy woes – YAHOO!
As Romania holds a referendum Sunday on impeaching Basescu, the ugly political battle has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling EU member. It comes against the background of similar concerns about shaky democracy across Eastern …
Romania political fight spotlights democracy woes – Miami Herald
As Romania holds a referendum Sunday on impeaching Basescu, the ugly political battle has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling EU member. It comes against the background of similar concerns about shaky democracy across Eastern …
Romania political fight spotlights democracy woes – Huffington Post
As Romania holds a referendum Sunday on impeaching Basescu, the ugly political battle has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling EU member. It comes against the background of similar concerns about shaky democracy across Eastern …
Romania political fight spotlights democracy woes – CNBC
As Romania holds a referendum Sunday on impeaching Basescu, the ugly political battle has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling EU member. It comes against the background of similar concerns about shaky democracy across Eastern Europe … Continue reading
Political Action Committee sues over Illinois campaign contribution limits – Legal News Line
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A political action committee led by a former Republican candidate for governor has filed a lawsuit over Illinois’ Election Code, claiming that certain campaign contribution limits violate its constitutional rights to equal …
