CLC v. GSA
Apr 27, 2018In Campaign Legal Center v. General Services Administration, Campaign Legal Center (“CLC”) is suing the General Services Administration (“GSA”) over its refusal to provide travel records responsive to CLC’s Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request.
Schickel v. Dilger
Jan 25, 2018Schickel v. Dilger is a challenge to several pillars of Kentucky’s legislative ethics laws that prevent lobbyists from corrupting state legislators with gifts and campaign contributions.
McDonnell v. United States
Apr 8, 2016Former Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell was convicted on public corruption charges for accepting $175,000 in gifts and loans—including a Rolex watch, a custom golf bag, and expensive vacations and shopping sprees—from multi-millionaire Jonnie Williams, and then using his official position to promote the interests of Williams and his company, Star Scientific.
Recent Cases
VA Ethics Letter
Jun 20, 2018Walter Shaub, CLC's Senior Director of Ethics, signed onto a letter to the ethics official at the Department of Veterans Affairs expressing concern regarding the agency's proposal to issue a blanket waiver to all its employees related to for-profit education benefits.
Complaint to EPA IG on Scott Pruitt
Jun 19, 2018CLC filed a complaint against EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt asking for an investigation into his ethics conduct when he used his official position and government resources to try and secure a franchise opportunity for his wife at Chick-fil-A. CLC sent this to the EPA's Inspector General and the Office of Government Ethics.
Complaint before EPA Inspector General on Scott Pruitt
Jun 8, 2018CLC filed an ethics complaint before the EPA's Inspector General, asking for an investigation into conduct by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt for misuse of government position by trying to secure a business opportunity for his wife.
U.S. Office of Special Counsel Letter in Response to CLC
Jun 6, 2018The Department of the Interior's Office of Special Counsel responded to CLC's legal complaint about the activity of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke for violation of the Hatch Act. The issue stems from a fundraiser Zinke appeared at in the Virgin Islands. This letter signifies the closing of the matter.
