Check this out: Another current (pertinent) case of Arnebeck's

[VTGold]

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041228/NEWS02/412280382

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COLUMBUS - The Ohio Chamber of Commerce again faces potential fines of $25,000 for each day it refuses to reveal who bankrolled its television ads targeting a state Supreme Court justice during the 2000 election.
The high court yesterday unanimously refused to hear the appeal of Citizens for a Strong Ohio, a nonprofit arm of the chamber that the Ohio Elections Commission has determined was fueled by corporate cash.

The chamber could appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on the constitutional question of whether the elections commission is violating the First Amendment right to free speech.

The chamber has maintained it did not cross the line between issue advocacy and election advocacy because its ads didn't expressly ask voters to elect or defeat a candidate.

"They're in contempt as of right now. They'll have to seek a stay before the U.S. Supreme Court," said Cliff Arnebeck, attorney for the Alliance for Democracy in Massachusetts, which brought the elections complaint.

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Another article (might need subscription:
http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1104237060313870.xml

Court: Campaign group must reveal donors
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The court's decision is important because "it was a very large amount of money, some $4 million, and it was all secret, and it was plainly illegal," Cliff Arnebeck, an attorney who sued to disclose the names, said Monday.

"It's important for the public to know who put up this money and what were their interests. What did they have at stake?" said Arnebeck, who represented the Alliance for Democracy.

The nonprofit Waltham, Mass.-based group opposes what it calls the influence of corporations on elections and other public policy areas.

[IndyOp]

1. Wow - Arnebeck & Moyer are established foes! (n/t)

[zann725]

2. And that's why I think Arnebeck's "the man" to take on the OSC in this cas

He truly knows their history, and literally where all the proverbial 'bodies are buried.'

[Straight Shooter]

3. Cliff Arnebeck is a citizen avenger. No wonder he's so busy.

So much muckraking, so little time.


edit: "muckrake: explore and expose misconduct and scandals concerning public figures"

[read the law first]

8. He's about to get busier

He just got a 12(b)(6) rule nisi (motion to dismiss) from the Judge in the Moyer Ohio Supreme Court case.

This is serious.

[LiberalHeart]

9. Law First: What does that mean? N/T

[read the law first]

10. The Judge has STAYED the action while Arnebeck explains

The Judge has stayed the action while Arnebeck explains why it shouldn't be tossed.

This is a "not good" development.

[merh]

4. This is a great victory for Arnebeck and dems.

The chambers have been spending millions of dollars to pay for "public service ads" that show the "conservative" judges of their chosing as the best candidates. Conservative, repug candidates for judge have been able to get around the election finance laws by letting the chamber pay for their ads. Contributors didn't have to be identified until Arenbeck brought this suit. Way to go Arenbeck :yourock: Congratulations.

[wendypan]

5. Good news and bad news

It is great news that the suit is moving forward and there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that this may expose some very nasty and criminal deeds. The bad news is that it happened in 2000 and its 2005. So much for expedited justice.

[newyawker99]

7. Hi wendypan!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Pithy Cherub]

6. Arnebeck is tireless in his pursuit of justice.

Just what we want on our side. His inside knowledge of Ohio will be most helpful during this lawsuit!

[McCamy Taylor]

11. This is what is getting Delay in trouble in Texas, too

[GetTheRightVote]

12. Repubs still at work stealing elections, spinning their lies away

:kick: