Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for greater transparency in his state, specifically for LLCs.
Continue reading‘Aren’t there limits on campaign contributions?’ and other questions you’re too embarrassed to ask
I thought there were limits on campaign contributions? You're right — sort of.
Continue readingWhy are there so many anonymous companies in Delaware?
Americans don’t need offshore companies in tiny island nations to hide their money. America has Delaware.
Continue readingHow super PAC donors hide behind shady LLCs
Not all big donors want the public to know who they're giving to. One of the favored vehicles for these secretive donations is corporations — especially shady LLCs.
Continue readingHastert case points to a much bigger source of scandal
The biggest scandal involving former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has little to do with the one he faced in a U.S. courthouse in Chicago this week.
Continue readingThe Lone Star State, a loner in corporate registry access
Weighing down LLC disclosure is a state like Texas, whose corporate records are not freely accessible – alarming for a state about to enter a contentious gubernatorial race.
Continue readingWashington: A “better practices” state for LLC transparency
Although the U.S. lags in LLC transparency overall, the state of Washington stands out for its corporate disclosure. This "better practices" state, however, can still make strides in transparency before becoming a "best practices" state for others to emulate.
Continue readingLimited Liability Donations: Corporate dark money remains a glaring problem in the US
As the 2014 midterm elections approach, watching out for anonymous political donations via LLCs will only become more critical.
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