News Article
Larry Norton Quoted in LA Times about Flaw in Campaign Finance Law
October 9, 2008
Larry Norton, a member of the firm's Washington, DC office and a leader of the firm's Political Law practice, was quoted in today's Los Angeles Times about the effectiveness of 1970s election laws in the age of modern political fundraising. The article discusses how FEC reporting rules permit millions of small contributions to the Obama campaign to go unreported.
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About Larry Norton
Larry counsels clients on government regulation of political activity, including federal and state campaign finance, government ethics, and lobbying laws. He helps clients identify opportunities to achieve electoral and public policy goals, guides them through complex regulatory schemes, and represents them in interactions with government agencies. From 2001 through 2007, Larry served as General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission.
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