Alabama Ethics Commission sees increase in municipal FCPA appeals
The Alabama Ethics Commission saw an uptick in municipal FCPA as a result of the new filing process.
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See recent postsPower doesn’t hide in shadows—it hides in disclosure forms
Financial activity tied to Andrew Sorrell’s consulting firm and PAC raises questions about Alabama’s lax disclosure rules and enforcement.
Former prosecutor: Ethics commissioners should rein in investigators
Former prosecutor Matt Hart wrote to AEC commissioners that changes need to be made to rules to ensure basic rights are honored.
House Ethics Commission considers past legislation to craft new bill
The committee will begin actually crafting the new legislation in the new year, just before the start of the new legislative session.
Legislature passes bill opening ethics complaints to respondents
Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents.
Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton welcomes court review
After the AG filed suit against the Ethics Commission, its executive director said it welcomes the review.
Alabama AG vs. Alabama Ethics Commission
Alabama AG Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit Monday against the Alabama Ethics Commission, seeking to have an opinion invalidated.
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See recent postsEthics Commission declares itself above the law
In an advisory opinion, the commission determined it is not required to disclose exculpatory information to those subject to its investigations.
Lawsuit accuses Regions Bank, trustees of mismanaging trust
The lawsuit also claims that board members for the trust improperly used funds to send their kids to college.
Under ethics investigation, State Sen. David Burkette resigns
David Burkette has resigned his Alabama Senate seat as part of a deal with prosecutors in an ethics investigation. The Montgomery Democrat submitted a resignation letter to Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday afternoon, but he refused to reveal specifics to state media outlets. A source familiar with the investigation told APR that Burkette’s resignation is … Continued