Bullock v IRS - Montana federal district court reverses IRS decision to keep "dark money" donors hidden

Montana Federal District Court ruling sets aside IRS Revenue Procedure 2018-38 exempting “dark money” 501(c) nonprofits from filing donor disclosure forms with their federal tax returns (Form 990).

Michael WeiselJuly 31, 2019

North Carolina Ballot Security

Michael WeiselJuly 28, 2019

Two North Carolina Constitutional Amendments Struck Down

Election LawMichael WeiselFebruary 22, 2019

Supreme Court Signals Potential Major Shift of Earthquake Proportions in Dark Money Disclosure

“The Supreme Court's decision means groups making independent expenditures to support or oppose candidates running for Congress this fall may have a legal obligation to disclose their donors, even if they could have remained anonymous in past cycles.”

Michael WeiselSeptember 18, 2018dark money

Judge's ruling invalidates FEC regulation allowing anonymous donations to 'dark money' groups

Election LawMichael WeiselAugust 4, 2018dark money

Citizens for Protecting North Carolina Schools, Fair Courts NC, NC Common Ground and Aim Higher Now are all advocacy groups tied to the same Democratic lawyer.

Election LawMichael WeiselJune 30, 2018Capital Law Groupcampaign finance, dark money, 501(c)(4)

Russian Digital Ads and Advertising Disclosure

In the aftermath of allegations surrounding Russian digital electoral activity and explosion of digital political advertising, North Carolina seems poised to enact disclosure of digital advertising by including electronic advertisements in an updated definition of “electioneering communications.”

Things That Go Bump in the Night:Dark Money Politics

Things That Go Bump in the Night:
Dark Money Politics