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NRA Marches Ex-Leader to Court on ‘Failed Coup’

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 ADAM KLASFELD

Attorneys, Extortion, Guns, lobbying, Pol2, scandal, subpoena, U.S. Senate

Long before he stepped down as president of the National Rifle Association, Oliver North cemented his reputation for overthrowing governments and financial improprieties in the Iran-Contra scandal. The NRA has taken the retired U.S. marine to court now over another “failed coup attempt,” saying North conspired with Ackerman McQueen, a public relations firms that has been representing the NRA since the 1980s, to topple the gun group’s leadership.

Appeals Government Health International

Ex-EU Commissioner Loses Suit Over Scandal-Driven Ouster

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 BARBARA LEONARD

corruption, European Commission, European General Court, lobbying, Tobacco

The European General Court threw out a lawsuit Thursday by a former EU health commissioner who resigned when he was implicated in a bribery scheme with tobacco lobbyists.

Government National Politics

Cruz, AOC Team Up to Stop Ex-Lawmakers From Lobbying

May 31, 2019June 3, 2019 BRANDI BUCHMAN

bills, Democrats, legislators, lobbying, Republicans

Compromise is often seen as a four-letter word on Capitol Hill but in a rare show of bipartisanship, Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said they will join forces to draft legislation banning former members of Congress from becoming corporate lobbyists.

Appeals Government Law Politics

Sixth Circuit Upholds Kentucky Campaign-Finance Limits

May 30, 2019May 31, 2019 KEVIN KOENINGER

campaign finance, Kentucky, legislators, lobbying, Sixth Circuit

A Sixth Circuit panel on Thursday unanimously upheld several of Kentucky’s campaign-finance restrictions and ethics laws, reversing a decision that found the limits placed an unconstitutional burden on politicians.

Business Consumers Entertainment Government Law Politics

Worries of Online Gambling Crackdown Spur States to Action

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 NICK RUMMELL

gambling, Justice Department, lobbying, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Trump administration

TRENTON, N.J. (CN) – One year after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports betting, the Trump administration is digging in

Appeals Criminal International Politics

Butina Appeals 18-Month Stint on Conspiracy Plea

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 BRITAIN EAKIN

conspiracy, D.C. Circuit, lobbying, Russia, sentencing, Spying

Sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiring to act as an agent of Russia, Maria Butina filed an appeal Wednesday with the D.C. Circuit.

Government Health

Women Veterans Seek to Create Congressional Caucus

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS

Congress, Elections, lobbying, military, politician, veterans

Congresswomen who have performed military service, some of them in post-Sept. 11 wars, are hoping to create their own caucus to drive an agenda to support the nation’s growing ranks of female service members.

Government

NRA Damages

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 BRIEF

banking, Brief1, Guns, Insurance, lobbying, New York

A federal judge refused to let the NRA seek money damages from New York in a case alleging the governor retaliated against it by having banks and insurers discontinue arrangements with the organization.

Criminal Government International

Butina Saw Her Work With NRA as ‘Valuable’ to Russia

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS

conspiracy, espionage, lobbying, Russia, Spying

A Russian gun rights activist who admitted she was a secret agent for the Kremlin and tried to infiltrate conservative U.S. political groups while Donald Trump rose to power says she believed her notes and analysis would be “valuable” for Russian officials.

Courts Government Law

Newsom Increases Court Funding to Address Judge Shortage

May 9, 2019May 10, 2019 MARIA DINZEO

Budget, California, governors, Judicial, lobbying

Years of lobbying for new judgeships have yielded results with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose revised May budget released Thursday offers $30 million for 25 new judges.

Business Entertainment Government Law Politics Sports

US Policy Reversal on Online Betting Spurs Suit by New Jersey

May 7, 2019May 30, 2019 NICK RUMMELL

eldSports, gambling, Justice Department, lobbying, regulation, Trump administration

Earlier this year, the Justice Department reversed course on a nearly decade-old policy that had ushered in non-sports online gaming. New Jersey brought a federal complaint Tuesday to learn why.

Politics

NRA Re-Elects Wayne LaPierre as CEO Amid Turmoil

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guns, lobbying, regulation

The National Rifle Association, facing internal turmoil over its financial management, increasingly partisan tone, and legal threats from government regulators, beat back efforts to overhaul its operations Monday. Wayne LaPierre, the public face of the gun lobbying group for decades, fended off a backlash and was re-appointed CEO.

Civil Rights National Politics

Oliver North Says He Won’t Serve 2nd Term as NRA President

April 27, 2019April 29, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS

Conservatives, Guns, lobbying, Second Amendment

Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North said Saturday that he will not serve a second term as the president of the National Rifle Association amid inner turmoil in the gun-rights group.

Civil Rights Politics

Mass Murders at Schools Complicate Things for the NRA

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS

convention, Guns, lobbying, Mass Shooting, schools

The nation’s largest gun rights organization played a pivotal role in President Trump’s victory in 2016. Three years later, the National Rifle Association is limping toward the next election divided and diminished.

Politics

NRA’s Annual Meeting Comes Amid Infighting Over Money

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guns, lobbying, rally, Second Amendment

The National Rifle Association is used to battling forces that criticize its fiery and unbending efforts to protect gun rights. But as the group gathers for its annual convention this week, the NRA may be facing its toughest foe in decades: its own members.

Government Regional

NRA Sues City of LA Over Contract-Disclosure Law

April 24, 2019April 25, 2019 MARTIN MACIAS JR

First Amendment, Free Speech, Guns, lobbying, Los Angeles, ordinance

The National Rifle Association sued Los Angeles in federal court Wednesday, claiming the city overstepped its constitutional authority by passing a law requiring contractors to disclose ties to the organization.

Criminal Government Politics

Lawyer Blasts Charges on Tymoshenko Report as Flawed

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 BRITAIN EAKIN

Attorneys, lobbying, Robert Mueller, Russia, Ukraine

Arguing that his indictment on false statements is flawed, ex-Obama counsel Greg Craig pushed Monday for a speedy trial.

International Politics

NRA Promotes Guns in Foreign Nations

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 ASSOCIATED PRESS

Australia, Guns, lobbying, Mass Shooting

The recent revelation that National Rifle Association representatives had met with Australian politicians to discuss talking points after a mass shooting generated outrage from many politicians.

Criminal Government International

Lobbyist Gets Probation in Case Tied to Mueller Probe

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 TIM RYAN

lobbying, Paul Manafort, probation, Robert Mueller, Russia, sentencing, Ukraine

A federal judge on Friday sentenced a political consultant to three years of probation after he pleaded guilty to lobbying for a pro-Russian Ukrainian political party without registering with the U.S. government.

Government

Senators Confirm Ex-Lobbyist Bernhardt as Interior Secretary

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 TIM RYAN

Interior Department, lobbying, Trump administration, U.S. Senate

The Senate on Thursday confirmed a former lobbyist who represented oil, gas and other energy companies to lead the Department of the Interior.

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