Politics Law 
Nelson calls for inquiry into voter law changes – Orlando Sentinel (blog)
“Which is really a tragic situation in our state.” Nelson has railed against the new law for months, in part because voter restrictions could hurt his bid for a third term during the 2012 election. Supporters of the measure, including … Continue reading
Reveal Prince Charles’s input on planning law, government urged – The Guardian
The government is facing growing pressure to reveal how the Prince of Wales has used his power of consent over draft legislation after it emerged ministers asked him to approve planning and construction laws because they might directly affect …
Libya’s Central Bank Plans Law to Allow Islamic Bond Sales: Arab Credit – Bloomberg
The committee preparing the sukuk law “has been encouraged to finish its work quickly … The fighting prompted Fitch to withdraw Libya’s credit rating on April 13, citing “extreme political instability” and the loss of oil production.
David Williams’ father-in-law gives another $1.5 mil – Cincinnati.com
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The father-in-law of Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams has contributed $1.5 million more to a political committee that is paying for most of the broadcast advertising advocating Williams’ election.
Top Ten Political Law Compliance Issues for the 2012 Election – Law.com
The first in a series of columns from attorneys in the Public Policy & Political Strategy practice at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, examining the intersections of the political and legal worlds in the run-up to Election Day 2012. With hundreds … Continue reading
Law on political advertising – Times of Malta
Maltese law regulating political advertising poses a conflicting situation because the same norm is not applied across the board in a uniform, standardised and coherent manner to all media. …Malta – …which retain(s) the absolute broadcasting ban on …
Fate of Draft Electoral Law Hinges on Solution to Sharp Differences – Naharnet
The cabinet is scheduled on Tuesday to start a long journey of discussions on the draft electoral law as ministerial sources expected the government to face obstacles that would hinder major political agreements on the bill. Premier Najib Miqati’s …
Proof That the Police Attack on Occupy Oakland Violated the Law – Atlantic Online (blog)
In 2004 the Oakland PD reached a court-ordered settlement meant to prevent protestors from being brutalized. They’ve broken it. You’ve probably heard about the Iraq War veteran who suffered a fractured skull at the Occupy Oakland protest when police …
Education pushed on Tennessee voter ID law – Chattanooga Times Free Press
In Hamilton County, officials will hold a town hall meeting to field voters’ questions about the new law requiring government-issued photo ID to vote. The meeting is today from 10-11 a.m. at the county Election Commission’s headquarters at 700 …
SC proposes review of oil deregulation law – TMCnet
Nov 01, 2011 (The Manila Times – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — THE Supreme Court (SC) is pitching to Malacanang, the Senate and the House of Representatives a review of the Oil Deregulation Law since the government no …
