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Brett Kappel was quoted in a recent article with The News & Observer on the campaign funds of Sen. Tillis
The article titled “With Sen. Thom Tillis retiring, what happens to his $4 million campaign haul?” was written by Sophia Bailly and published by The News & Observer on July 2, 2025. On June 29,…
Brett Kappel speaks on Elon Musk’s recent claims to form a new political party in the U.S.
In a CBS News article titled “Elon Musk vows to start a new political party after Trump feud. Here’s why that’s harder than it sounds.” written by Joe Walsh and published on July 2, 2025,…
Brett Kappel was quoted in a recent Forbes article on the likelihood of a DOJ investigation of a large contribution to the Trump Inaugural Committee and a recent decision by the SEC
The article titled “Despite A History Of Bribery And Corruption Among Top Shareholders, The World’s Largest Meatpacker Prepares To Go Public” written by Chole Sorvino and published by Forbes on May 14, 2025, examines the…
Brett Kappel speaks on the conversion of a campaign account into a PAC by former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
In an article published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer titled “Sherrod Brown converts U.S. Senate campaign account into PAC amid 2026 speculation”, written by Sabrina Eaton and published on March 31, 2025, Brett Kappel spoke…
Brett Kappel speaks on recent campaign finance violations committed by former U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley of North Carolina
In an article published in The News & Observer titled “NC’s Cheri Beasley fined for campaign violations, agrees to close federal committee”, written by Danielle Battaglia and published on March 20, 2025, Brett Kappel “…said…
Brett Kappel speaks on the new Super PAC that misuses Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s name in a recent New York Times article
Brett Kappel was quoted in a recent New York Times article, titled “New ‘RBG PAC’ Spending $19 Million From Secret Donors to Aid Trump on Abortion”, published by Shane Goldmacher, Theodore Schleifer, and Maggie Haberman…
Brett Kappel was quoted in a recent Washington Post article speaking on Elon Musk’s latest venture supporting the Trump campaign that has raised numerous questions on its legality
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in a Washington Post article titled “Musk promises a daily $1 million lottery in questionable pro-Trump effort”, published by Mariana Alfaro on October 20, 2024. This past weekend, Elon Musk…
Brett Kappel speaks on the unconventional move by the Trump campaign to use GoFundMe to raise donations for emergency relief
Brett Kappel was quoted in a recent Associated Press article, titled “Trump’s campaign crowdfunded millions online in an untraditional approach to emergency relief”, written by James Pollard and published on October 14, 2024. In response…
Brett Kappel was quoted in a recent Washington Post article regarding the likelihood of the FEC responding to claims of illegal campaign contributions from Elon Musk and X, formerly known as Twitter
In an article titled “Democrats flip social media ‘censorship’ complaints on Musk, GOP” by Cristiano Lima-Strong, published by the Washington Post on August 13, 2024, Brett Kappel spoke to the possibility of the Federal Election…
Brett Kappel speaks on the evolving campaign finance issues involving Senator Ted Cruz and his podcast
Brett Kappel was quoted in a recent Washington Post article, titled “Pro-Ted Cruz group draws scrutiny for receiving money from his podcast’s company”, that was written by Patrick Svitek and published on June 22, 2024….
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in the AARP Bulletin for June 2024 regarding the increase in election scams for the upcoming voting cycle
In an article titled “Veto These Election Scams” by Sari Harrar, published in the June 2024 AARP Bulletin, Kappel speaks on the dangers of scam PACs. Kappel explains that these scams usually target a certain…
Brett Kappel speaks on the growing campaign finance issues surrounding Senator Ted Cruz in a recent Dallas Morning News article
The article titled “Ad Money from Sen. Ted Cruz Podcast Flows to Super PAC Focused on his Reelection” was published by The Dallas Morning News. After learning that the ad revenue generated from Cruz’s podcast…
Stephanie Robbins and Eve Borenstein to speak on panels at the upcoming TEGE Annual Exempt Organizations Council EO Update, held on March 7-8, 2024
The TEGE Annual Exempt Organizations Council EO Update, hosted by the D.C. Bar Association and located in Washington, D.C., aims to “Explore in detail the latest statutory, regulatory and judicial developments impacting tax exempt organizations”….
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The New York Times regarding the issue of political campaigns using L.L.C.s to circumvent campaign finance law
Brett was referenced and quoted in a recent New York Times article, titled “Inside the Troll Army Waging Trump’s Online Campaign”, by Ken Bensinger, published on December 13, 2023, stating “Brett Kappel, a campaign finance…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The New York Times regarding the Expulsion of George Santos and campaign regulation
The New York Times recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing the expulsion of Rep. George Santos from Congress, and the regulation of campaigns. Brett stated that “The regulation of campaigns and how they spend their money…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The New York Times regarding Sen. Bob Menendez’s Indictment
The New York Times recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing democratic Senator Bob Menendez’s recent federal indictment for bribery and failure of disclosing personal finances. Kappel explains that “knowingly and willfully filing a false personal financial…
Diane Curran files case urging California leadership to shut down reactor for safety reasons
ABC News recently wrote an article discussing a petition that two environmental groups, Friends of the Earth and Mothers of Peace, have filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It pertains to a two decade-long test…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Newsday regarding a representative’s 2022 financial disclosure
Newsday recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing the backlash Representative Nick LaLota and others have received due to failing to disclose important components of their income on their 2022 financial disclosure reports. Kappel explains “his 2022…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Cleveland.com regarding a U.S. senatorial candidate’s use of loans to finance his campaign
Cleveland.com recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing Matt Dolan taking out a line of credit worth between five to 25 million dollars to kickstart his Senate bid in 2021. He continued this practice for his 2022…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The New York Times regarding Democratic group’s new initiative to protect election workers
The New York Times recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing the formation of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State’s new organization Value the Vote, which focuses on protecting election workers in battleground states in the…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted on NBC News regarding the GOP’s unconventional fundraising methods to increase donors
NBC News recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing various unconventional tactics utilized by GOP candidates to garner more donors ahead of the upcoming primary debate. Kappel explains whilst the methods are novel, they do not conflict…