contribution ban

Earlier today a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its opinion in Wagner v. FEC, sending the legal challenge brought by three federal contractors back to the start.

The contractors had sued the Federal Election Commission back in October 2011, arguing that…
Continue Reading D.C. Circuit Vacates Federal Contractor Ban Decision on Way to En Banc Review

Earlier this week, activist investors attempted to push through a shareholder resolution barring Chevron from using corporate funds for political activities.  The resolution called for the board of directors to “adopt a policy to refrain from using corporate funds to influence any political election.”  If passed, it would have prohibited…
Continue Reading Chevron Shareholder Resolution Attempting to Bar Corporate Political Activity Resoundingly Defeated

On Thursday,  the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit wrapped up its 2012–2013 Term by hearing argument in Wagner v. FEC, a case that challenges the Federal Election Campaign Act provision prohibiting federal contractors from making political contributions in connection with federal elections.  The court typically issues…
Continue Reading Challenge to Federal Contractor Contribution Ban Awaits D.C. Circuit Decision