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Executive Fundraising for Federal Candidates
July 7, 2016, Covington Alert
As the amount of money raised in federal elections surges and changes to fundraising rules increasingly favor large individual donors, there is rising pressure on—as well as opportunities for—senior executives to help raise funds for federal candidates. However, this is an area of law rich in counterintuitive rules. Familiarity with those rules can help avoid making mistakes that could have legal and reputational consequences.
Ethics Watchdogs Make a Career of It
March 10, 2017, Congressional Quarterly
Robert Kelner is quoted in a Congressional Quarterly article regarding the impact of President Trump on government ethics law and the increased demand for experts. Commenting on the argument made by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics (CREW) in its lawsuit against Trump alleging that the president’s business ties violate the Emoluments Clause in the ...
Lawsuit: Trump businesses violate Constitution
January 23, 2017, Associated Press
Robert Kelner is quoted in an Associated Press article regarding a lawsuit alleging that President Trump is violating the emoluments clause in the Constitution by allowing his business to accept payments from foreign governments. According to Kelner, "CREW's argument for how it has standing to bring this lawsuit barely passes the laugh test." He adds, "The ...
House GOP Rolls Back Ethics Change Amid Sharp Rebukes
January 3, 2017, Congressional Quarterly News
Robert Kelner is quoted in a Congressional Quarterly News article regarding the decision by House Republicans to reverse a vote to roll back the authority of the Office of Congressional Ethics. According to Kelner, "Changes are definitely needed at OCE, but I question the politics of how this was handled.” The office does not have subpoena power and so has ...