ADR 850
The Loose GroupSummary
REFERRING OFFICE: FEC Reports Analysis Division
RESPONDENTS: Baker, James; The Loose Group
ELECTION CYCLE: 2016
OPENING DATE: 10/27/2017
CLOSING DATE: 04/03/2018
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in ADR 850: 1. Approve the negotiated settlement of The Loose Group and John E. Whelchel, Treasurer, as recommended in the Memorandum from the Chief Compliance Officer and the Director, ADR Office dated March 16, 2018. 2. Approve the appropriate letters. 3. Close the file on this matter.
Disposition
| Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Agreement | $3,800.00 | The Loose Group | |
| Settlement Agreement | Baker, James |
Documents
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2018 | ADR Settlement Agreements | The Loose Group and John Whelchel, Treasurer 152 KB |
| 03/16/2018 | ADR Memoranda, Notifications and Responses | Recommendation to Approve Negotiated Settlement 50 KB |
| 11/29/2017 | Commitment to Submit Matter to ADR Program and Statement of Designation of Representative/Counsel 52 KB | |
| 11/14/2017 | Notification to The Loose Group and James Baker, Treasurer 87 KB | |
| 11/06/2017 | Informational Memo on Assignment 35 KB | |
| 10/27/2017 | Reports Analysis Division Referral to Alternative Dispute Resolution Office 228 KB | |
| 04/03/2018 | Certifications | The Loose Group and John E. Whelchel, Treasurer (RAD 17L-41) (Recommendation to Approve Negotiated Settlement) 27 KB |
| 04/11/2018 | Civil Penalties, Disgorgements, Other Payments and Letters of Compliance | Civil Penalty Payment 64 KB |
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Respondent | Baker, James |
| The Loose Group | |
| Treasurer | Whelchel, John E. |
| Representative | Mitchell, Cleta |