Author Archive

Kathleen Clark

Kathleen Clark is Professor of Law at the Washington University in St. Louis and a leading expert on government ethics.
Kathleen Clark is Professor of Law at the Washington University in St. Louis and a leading expert on government ethics.
Oversight

Viewpoint: We Need an Investigation of Hatch Act Crimes at the Republican National Convention

It is not enough for the Office of Special Counsel to investigate civil violations of the law.

Management

Viewpoint: Suspend The Trump Organization From Doing Business With Government

It’s difficult to imagine a contractor not already on the federal government’s blacklist that presents a stronger case for exclusion.

Oversight

Analysis: The President’s Hotel Donation Ruse

The Trump Organization’s response to the problem of foreign governments trying to curry favor with the president by spending money at Trump hotels is an empty gesture.

Management

Exploiting Public Office for Private Gain

A primer on government corruption.