Campaign Finance

National: “Former Congressman Claims Vindication after Miami Judge Dismisses Ringer Lawsuit” by David Smiley for Miami Herald

Canada: “B.C. to Review Campaign Finance Laws After Civic Elections” by Ian Bailey and Wendy Steuk for The Globe and Mail

California: “Governor Brown Signs Social Media DISCLOSE Act” by Richard Newman for National Law Review

Oregon: “Oregon Ballot Measure Campaigns Face Nearly $24,000 In Fines for Late Finance Reporting” by Kirk VanderHart for Oregon Public Broadcasting

Ethics

Alabama: “Oliver Robinson Sentenced to Less Than Three Years in Prison” by Ivana Hrynkiw for AL.com

Massachusetts: “Former State Senator Brian Joyce Found Dead at His Home” by Matt Stout and Danny McDonald for Boston Globe

Lobbying

National: “Washington’s FARA Frenzy Fomenting New Legal Business” by Ryan Lovelace for Law.com

Kentucky: “Ethics Bill Seeks to Close Reporting Loophole on Groups Paying for Legislators’ Travel” by Joe Sonka for Insider Louisville