AO 2010-08
Citizens UnitedSummary
Application of the media exemption and the commercial transaction exemption to documentary films discussing federal candidates.
Documents
Final opinion June 11, 2010
| Date | Name | Document type |
|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2010 | 2010-08 | Final Opinion |
| 06/11/2010 | Commissioner Statement (Commissioner Walther) | Commissioner Statements |
| 06/10/2010 | Vote | Votes |
| 06/09/2010 | Comment on Agenda Document No. 10-34 by Citizens United | Comments and Ex parte Communications |
| 06/09/2010 | Comment on Agenda Document No. 10-34 by Democracy 21 and the Campaign Legal Center | Comments and Ex parte Communications |
| 06/08/2010 | Draft AO, Agenda Document No. 10-34 | Draft Documents |
| 04/27/2010 | Request by Citizens United | AO Request, Supplemental Material, and Extensions of Time |
Entities
| Role | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Requestor | Citizens United | Corporation (including LLCs electing corporate status) |
| Counsel/Representative | Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Law Firm |
| Counsel/Representative | Mr. Theodore Olson | Individual |
| Commenter | Democracy 21 | Research/Public Interest/Educational Institution |
| Commenter | Campaign Legal Center | Research/Public Interest/Educational Institution |
| Commenter | Mr. Paul S. Ryan Esq. | Individual |
| Commenter | Mr. J. Gerald Hebert Esq. | Individual |
| Commenter | Mr. Fred Wertheimer | Individual |
| Commenter | Mr. Theodore Olson | Individual |
| Commenter | Citizens United | Corporation (including LLCs electing corporate status) |
| Commenter | Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Law Firm |
| Commenter | Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry LLP | Law Firm |
| Commenter | Mr. Amir Tayrani | Individual |
| Commenter | Mr. Donald J. Simon Esq. | Individual |