Archive for May, 2009

Reflections on Sotomayor Nomination

In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly addressed the constitutional boundaries of campaign finance regulation. If confirmed, Judge Sonia Sotomayor would bring to the Court real world experience as a campaign finance regulator – likely a first for the Court. Because it is an experience she and I shared, I wanted [...]

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Conflicts of Interest for NYC Pension Funds

On May 21, the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board issued an advisory opinion confirming that employees, trustees, and trustee-designated representatives of the five New York City pension funds are public servants subject to the City’s conflicts of interest law (NYC Charter Chapter 68). These five funds are: the New York City Employees’ [...]

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