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Point of Order on LNC Suits — Now With Chair Rulings

The Chair has now ruled on Mr. Chadderdon’s point of order.  The key issue was htat, according to Mr. Chadderdon, the ExComm had committed more money than was allowed.  In the end, one of the three items was in order and the other two were out of order.  See below. From: Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila@lp.org> Mr. Chadderdon, The Chair has considered…

LNC Motion to Sue McArdle Faces Parliamentary Challenge

On Monday the LNC had an Executive Committee meeting. It seems that one of the motions that they passed reads: Move to authorize Chair Nekhaila to execute a retainer agreement with Bernebei & Kabat, a DC law firm, to take immediate civil action against former LNC Chair Angela McArdle with a $10,000 retainer and a $650/hour rate.ions that they passed…

LNC ExComm to Meet to Spend Money on Litigation

The request is in large part for $32,500 for retainers. LNC Executive Committee Meeting for Monday, March 16th at 7 PM ET. Motion: Move to approve of 2026 Convention Speakers Motion: Move to authorize Chair Nekhaila to execute a retainer agreement with Bernebei & Kabat, a DC law firm, to take immediate civil action against former LNC Chair Angela McArdle with a $10,000…

Michigan Litigation Response — Party Wins

The Michigan Party won their litigation, or so we are advised. We have the response on the Michigan litigation continuation. It proposes that their side is right.

What happens under New LNC Rules on Publishing Minutes

The minutes are now to be approved at the next regular meeting, which in this case is at the National Convention.  Until then, there are not even visible draft minutes, and no one can be sure what was passed, leading to exchanges like the following: Mr. McMahon, Members in my region have asked about Voter Gravity as we get closer…

Michigan Litigation Continues

There is a new filing in a case involving the Libertarian Party of Michigan’s money.

Opinion: Harlos on Financial Interests

‘FINANCIAL INTEREST’? NEVER HEARD OF HER—SAYS THE WOMAN WHOSE PARTNER GOT THE MONEY D.C. Code Section 29-406.70 Magic Trick: How to Make Your Domestic Partner’s $49,600 Disappear from Conflict Rules Opinion by CARYN ANN HARLOS Reprinted by permission from https://substack.com/@carynannharlos   DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, and nothing in this article constitutes legal advice, a legal opinion, or the…

Live Blog, March 1, 2026 LNC Meeting

The meeting has come to order. There was a motion to adopt. Chadderdon requests that the Treasurer be asked to report, and that the Dallas minutes be approved.  The Secretary objects, because under the rules the minutes are to be presented at the next regular meeting, which is in Dallas in some months. Chair rules that a 2/3 vote is…

LNC Treasurer Issues January Financial Report

The extended staff report may be seen here. Redpath wrote: Attached please find the Libertarian National Committee, Inc. financial statements, as of January 31, 2026. Due to Joint Fundraising Committee (JFC) impacts on the financial statements on Pages 5, 9 & 10 (because of Cash that is included that could be expended on liabilities of the Kennedy Victory Fund), it…