Under the Influence? Probably, if you are involved with lobbying and campaign finance. A new election law journal highlights the current issues. The March edition of The Election Law Journal: Rules, Politics and Policy , published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc., provides eleven articles and perspectives on lobbying and campaign finance issues. They are available online for free for a short time. Articles and perspectives include: -The Anxiety of Influence: The Evolving Regulation of Lobbying. -Money, Priorities, and Stalemate: How Lobbying Affects Public Policy. -The Seven Deadly Virtues of Lobbyists: What Lawyer Lobbyists Really do. -Business Lobbying as an Information Public Good: Can Tax Deductions for Lobbying Expenses Promote Transparency. -Congressional Staff and the Revolving Door: The Impact of Regulatory Change. (more…)
