Wisdom without power: the Department of Justice's attempt to exempt federal prosecutors from state no-contact rules

Article Abstract:

The US Department of Justice's "Reno Rule" preempting federal prosecutors from state no-contact rules is based on sound policy, but Congress will have to grant the Department addition rule-making authority for the Reno Rule to withstand judicial scrutiny. Federal prosecutors argue that their ability to investigate has been limited by the patchwork of state laws that limit ex parte communications. The Reno Rule would exempt them from state ethical standards regarding such communications. Under present law, the Department would violate the Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council test.

United States. Department of Justice, Ethical aspects, Powers and duties, Public prosecutors, Delegated legislation, states

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Campaign finance reform - issue advocacy organization -Congress mandates contribution and expenditure requirements for section 527 organizations

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Year 2000 amendments to Federal Election Campaign Act that require issue advocacy organizations to disclose their contributions and expenditures to the IRS are analyzed. The new law's failure to prevent such groups from reorganizing to evade regulation is criticized and suggestions for reforming the law are provided.

Taxation, Campaign funds, Campaign finance reform

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Gideon's promise unfulfilled: the need for litigated reform of indigent defense

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The author suggests a short-term strategy of litigated reform for institutionalizing the Gideon v. Wainwright and Argersinger v. Hamlin mandates to ensure fair trials by requiring effective assistance of counsel for indigent defendants.

Standards, Models, Organizational change, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Right to fair and impartial trial, Court-appointed counsel, Fair trial, Court appointed counsel

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