Bill Olson was asked to testify before the House Rules Committee’s Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process. The topic of the hearing was “The Impact of Executive Orders on the Legislative Process: Executive Lawmaking?” Bill Olson also submitted answers to questions before the House Rules Committee’s Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process.
Memorandum for the President:
Presidential Powers To Use the U.S. Armed Forces To Control Potential Civilian Disturbances
This memorandum is fictional but accurately depicts the broad powers enjoyed by presidents to utilize U.S. military forces to address domestic disturbances.
Free Speech Coalition Comments to FEC on Membership
On behalf of the Free Speech Coalition, we filed comments with the Federal Election Commission supporting the proposed changes to revise the definition of a “member” of a membership organization, so long as the changes set forth in FSC’s comments are incorporated into the adopted regulations. The first change is that membership organizations be permitted to waive the dues criterion
American Target Advertising, Inc. v. Giani Amicus Brief
Our firm filed an amicus brief for the Free Speech Defense and Education Fund, et al. in the case of American Target Advertising, Inc.v. Francine A. Giani in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in support of appellant.
Census Case, U.S. Supreme Court
Our firm filed an amicus brief for the National Citizens Legal Network, U.S. Border Control, Lincoln Institute for Research and Education, English First Foundation, and Policy Analysis Center in the case of Clinton v. Glavin in the United States Supreme Court in support of appellees.
Comments of the Free Speech Coalition, Inc., Excise Taxes On Excess Benefit Transactions, Internal Revenue Service
On behalf of the Free Speech Coalition, Inc. we filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations relating to the excise taxes on excess benefit transactions.
IRS Considerations For Nonprofit Organizations
This outline on “IRS Considerations For Nonprofit Organizations” is from the continuing legal education course taught by Bill Olson in November 1998.
Payment of Virginia Taxes and Available Exceptions
This outline on “Payment of Virginia Taxes and Available Exceptions” is from the continuing legal education course taught by Bill Olson in November 1998.
Comments of the Free Speech Coalition, Inc., Excise Taxes On Excess Benefit Transactions, Department of Treasury
On behalf of the Free Speech Coalition, Inc. we filed comments with the Department of Treasury regarding the proposed regulations relating to the excise taxes on excess benefit transactions.
Michael New Case U.S. Supreme Court
Our firm filed an amicus brief for the National Citizens Legal Network in the case of New v. Cohen in the United States Supreme Court in support of petitioner Michael New.
Citizens United v. US — Clinton Deposition Video — Petition for Writ of Certiorari
On behalf of Citizens United, our firm filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the case of Citizens United v. United States of America, et al. in the United States Supreme Court.
Philanthropy Monthly Conference on Nonprofit Regulation
Bill Olson was the opening speaker at today’s Philanthropy Monthly’s 1994 Annual Conference in New York City, addressing: “The Odds for Philanthropy on Capitol Hill: Which Players will count in the new Congress?”
Free Speech Coalition Second Annual Conference on First Amendment Rights and Nonprofit Organizations
Bill Olson moderated a Panel Discussion on Federal Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations and the First Amendment.
Joyce Woodall & Concerned Women for America v. Janet Reno
Today our firm filed a Brief for Appellants explaining how the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act violates the First Amendment.
U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton
Our firm filed an amicus brief for Citizens United Foundation in the case of U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton in the United States Supreme Court.
Herb Titus’ Law Review Article on God and the Common Law
Herb Titus wrote an article for the Regent University Law Review entitled “God’s Revelation: Foundation for the Common Law.”
Testimony of William J. Olson Before House Subcommittee
Hearings on the FY 1995 Budget Authorization of the Federal Election Commission Before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on House Administration, Subcommittee on Elections.