ADR 858
Independence USA PACSummary
REFERRING OFFICE: FEC Reports Analysis Division
RESPONDENT: Independence USA PAC
ELECTION CYCLE: 2016
OPENING DATE: 12/11/2017
CLOSING DATE: 02/07/2019
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in ADR 858/RAD 17L-47: 1. Approve the negotiated settlement of Independence USA PAC and Howard Wolfson, Treasurer, as recommended in the Memorandum from the Chief Compliance Officer and the Director, ADR Office dated December 20, 2018. 2. Approve the appropriate letters. 3. Close the file on this matter.
Disposition
| Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Agreement | $4,000.00 | Wolfson, Howard |
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U.S.C.
§52 U.S.C. §§
52 U.S.C. §30104(a)(1) 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)(2) 11 CFR 11 C.F.R. §§ 11 CFR 104.1 11 CFR 104.3(a) |
| Independence USA PAC |
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U.S.C.
§52 U.S.C. §§
52 U.S.C. §30104(a)(1) 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)(2) 11 CFR 11 C.F.R. §§ 11 CFR 104.1 11 CFR 104.3(a) |
Documents
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2019 | ADR Settlement Agreements | Independence USA PAC and Howard Wolfson, Treasurer 183 KB |
| 12/20/2018 | ADR Memoranda, Notifications and Responses | Recommendation to Approve Negotiated Settlement 160 KB |
| 01/25/2018 | Commitment to Submit Matter to ADR Program and Statement of Designation of Representative/Counsel 55 KB | |
| 12/15/2017 | Informational Memo on Assignment 44 KB | |
| 12/11/2017 | Reports Analysis Division Referral to Alternative Dispute Resolution Office 525 KB | |
| 02/07/2019 | Certifications | Independence USA PAC and Howard Wolfson, Treasurer (Recommendation to Approve Negotiated Settlement) (RAD 17L-47) 27 KB |
| 02/25/2019 | Civil Penalties, Disgorgements, Other Payments and Letters of Compliance | Civil Penalty Payment 96 KB |
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Respondent | Independence USA PAC |
| Treasurer | Wolfson, Howard |
| Respondent's counsel | MCCOY, MEREDITH |
| Representative | Norton, Lawrence H. |