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Campaign cash shows Cagle is favorite with Georgia Capitol lobbyists

Written by James Salzer - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jun 27, 2018 | News

As soon as a seemingly annual bill that used-car dealers worried would raise taxes on their customers began to stall again in the Georgia Senate in March, their lobbyists knew who to thank. As far as they were concerned, it was Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, the front-runner in the Republican […]

Big concrete makers mix it up in federal court

Written by David Allison - Atlanta Business Chronicle | Jun 15, 2018 | News

Two of the Southeast’s biggest concrete companies are accusing each other in federal lawsuits of illegal or improper business practices. On June 7, Alpharetta-based Argos USA LLC filed a complaint in federal court in Atlanta alleging that one of its former sales managers, Christopher Young, stole Argos’ trade secrets and […]

Who’s Repping Chris Carr and Charlie Bailey, Georgia’s AG Candidates?

Written by Daily Report - Kristen Rasmussen | Jun 12, 2018 | News

Over the past 18 months or so, Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has turned to a couple of high-powered political law firms for campaign-related legal work. In contrast, Democratic opponent Charlie Bailey has eschewed outside legal help, relying instead on his campaign general consultant and counsel, the Daily Report learned […]

Russo Named to SAFE Commission

Written by Firm | May 15, 2018 | Updates

Vincent Russo has been named to the Secure Accessible Fair Elections Commission by Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp.  Russo will represent the Georgia Republican Party on the bipartisan commission.  He currently serves as the Party’s Deputy General Counsel.  The Commission was established in April to study technologies for Georgia’s […]

FEC Permits Use of Campaign Funds for Childcare Expenses

Written by Firm | May 15, 2018 | News

On May 10, 2018, in an unprecedented move, the Federal Election Commission issued Advisory Opinion 2018-06, permitting the use of campaign funds to offset the cost of candidates’ childcare expenses.  The opinion was in response to a request by Liuba Grechen Shirley, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District of […]