"One in a Million." By Matthew Murray, Roll Call, June 30, 2008. Neil Reiff of Sandler, Reiff & Young said the "Millionaires' Amendment" decision leaves a handful of questions unanswered for House and Senate candidates.

"Big Day Looms for a Rookie." By Matthew Murray, Roll Call, June 19, 2008. This article highlights the career of associate Elizabeth Getman of Sandler, Reiff & Young. The 27-year-old election lawyer assisted on the successful Supreme Court case challenging the "Millionaires’Amendment" of campaign finance law, Davis v. Federal Election Commission.

“Florida Voter's Lawsuit Dismissed.” The DNC, represented by Joseph Sandler of Sandler, Reiff & Young, prevails in an historic appellate case over the party’s decision to unseat Florida’s delegates. The Washington Post, 5/28/2008. Mr. Sandler also appeared on CNN to discuss the ruling.

HBO Film on Florida Recount Portrays SR&Y Attorney. John Hardin Young, who led the recount effort for the Gore campaign in 2000, is played by Steve DuMouchel in HBO’s feature film Recount, which debuted on May 25, 2008. ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper comments on Young’s role in the affair on the network’s blog “Political Punch.”

“Republicans Want CNN, MSNBC to Pull New Anti-McCain Ad.” TV Week (4/28/08) quotes Joseph Sandler on a dispute over an advertisement funded by the Democratic National Committee.

“Democrat Sues FEC over McCain Finances." NPR’s Peter Overby talks to Joseph Sandler in report on a DNC suit against the FEC. Morning Edition, 4/15/08. 

“Florida Voter Lawsuit Gets Hearing in Atlanta.” In a closely watched case before the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Joseph Sandler defends the Democratic National Committee’s decision on Florida's delegates to the party’s national convention. Atlanta Journal Constitution, 3/18/08.

"McCain Faces Democrats' Complaint," Associated Press (February 25, 2008): Joseph E. Sandler, general counsel to the Democratic National Committee, cited in report on a lawsuit brought by the DNC against Sen. John McCain. 

Associate Elizabeth Getman files brief in Jack Davis v. Federal Election Commission, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The appeal challenges the constitutionality of Section 319 of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. The provision, known as "the Millionaire's Amendment," seeks to regulate federal candidates' personal campaign expenditures. Getman serves as co-counsel with the Brand Law Group in representing the appellant, Jack Davis, a past Democratic Party nominee for New York's 26th Congressional District seat to the U.S. House of Representatives. (February 20, 2008)

The December 2007 issue of Washingtonian Magazine names Joseph E. Sandler and Neil P. Reiff in a list of the city's "Top Lawyers." In the political law category, Sandler, Reiff & Young was one of only five firms to have a multiple attorneys selected.

John Hardin Young named new member of the American Bar Association Board of Governors (August 14, 2007): Mr. Young began a three year term on the Board, which oversees the administration and management of the Association. He holds the Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Member-at-Large seat.

Neil P. Reiff testifies before the Federal Election Commission on the regulation of "hybrid" ads. A recording of the hearing, which took place on July 11, 2007, can be accessed here.   

Chambers USA legal guide cites Sandler, Reiff & Young as one of the top nine firms in the country for political law. The listing in the 2007 edition of this exclusive guide to U.S. law firms describes Sandler, Reiff & Young as "a rare example of a firm dedicated expressly to political law" and credits Joseph E. Sandler for making "successful inroads in the corporate advice sphere, representing the former chief executive of Freddie Mac in a dispute with the FEC." Quoting sources consulted in researching the guide, the Chambers authors write of Sandler: " 'Very knowledgeable' with 'sharp political instincts,' he 'knows not just how to win, but how to manage press coverage to minimize damage.' "    

"Two Farmers Suing DEA Over Right to Grow Hemp," USA Today (June 18, 2007): Joseph E. Sandler, who represents the farmers, is quoted regarding the the case.

"DoJ: Foreign Lobbyist Database to Go Online," The Hill (April 20, 2007): A report on the Foreign Agents Registration Act database, administered by the Department of Justice, quotes Joseph E. Sandler, an author of chapters on the Act for the ABA's Lobbying Manual.  

John Hardin Young and Joseph E. Sandler named in Washington DC Super Lawyers 2007.  A new annual magazine listing top lawyers in the Washington D.C. area has selected John Hardin Young in the Administrative Law practice area and Joseph E. Sandler in the Political Law practice area.  

"FEC Takes Up Key GOTV Case," Roll Call (May 25, 2006): Roll Call reports on an upcoming FEC ruling that is expected to have major consequences for the use of soft money by state and local parties and their get-out-the-vote activities. "Neil Reiff, a partner at the law firm Sandler Reiff & Young who represents more than 30 state Democratic party committees, also filed comments with the FEC arguing against the staff draft," the article reads. "'The implications are huge,' Reiff said. 'This not only affects this party committee, but state and local parties, legislative caucus committees, state PACs. The scope of the opinion is potentially very large. It's of great concern.'"

Washingtonian Magazine named Joseph E. Sandler and Neil P. Reiff in its "Top Lawyers" feature, in the category of Campaigns and Elections. December 2004 issue.
"Backs Up: GCs for the Democrats and Republicans spar over a new source of funding for political advocacy groups", Corporate Counsel Magazine (July, 2004):  An article on the campaign finance dispute over '527' groups, the piece focuses in part on Joseph E. Sandler in his role as Democratic National Committee general counsel.

"Power Punch", Legal Times (April 26, 2004): A feature on the feature on the Republican National Committee’s FEC complaint charging the Kerry campaign of conspiring with ‘527’ political groups. Joseph Sandler is quoted regarding the complaint: “We regard this as an effort to misuse the law to muzzle criticism of the Bush administration and to intimidate the groups and their donors.”

“Western Democrats Eye Revival”, Roll Call (April 20, 2004): An article about a new 527 group, Democrats for the West, and its campaign finance strategy. The piece quotes the group’s attorney Neil Reiff of Sandler, Reiff & Young.

“Soft Money Ban Unlikely, FEC Head Says”, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer (April 16, 2004): A news report reveals that Bradley Smith, Federal Election Commission chairman, predicts the FEC will permit certain political groups known as ‘527s’ to continue collecting unregulated money. The piece quotes Joseph Sandler, counsel for MoveOn.org Voter Fund, regarding the group’s donors and their motivations in contributing: “ ‘They know exactly what they're buying. They're buying a chance to meaningfully communicate their views about the policies of the Bush administration,’ said lawyer Joseph Sandler. He said the government cannot regulate people who are expressing what is in their hearts and minds.”

“Pro-Kerry groups argue against new FEC limits on ‘soft money spending’, The Associated Press (April 15, 2004): A news report on the hearings before the Federal Election Commission concerning potential regulation of ‘527’ groups quotes Joseph Sandler, who represents MoveOn.org Voter Fund.

“The Fight over 527s and Campaign Finance”, The Daily Record (March 12, 2004): This news analysis of the debate concerning ‘527’ political groups and campaign finance regulation quotes Joseph Sandler, as well as Larry S. Gibson of Sandler, Reiff & Young's correspondent firm Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler.

“RNC tells TV stations not to run anti-Bush ads”, CNN.com (March 7, 2004): “The Republican National Committee is warning television stations across the country not to run ads from the MoveOn.org Voter Fund that criticize President Bush, charging that the left-leaning political group is paying for them with money raised in violation of the new campaign-finance law. … But MoveOn.org's lawyer, Joseph Sandler, said in a statement that the ads were funded legally, calling the RNC's letter ‘a complete misrepresentation of the law.’ ”

“Girding for Another Bush v. Gore”, Legal Times (March 1, 2004): A report on the Democratic and Republican Parties’ legal preparations for the 2004 election. “In a program they call Protect and Promote the Vote, or P2TV, the Democrats are tapping thousands of volunteer lawyers in hotly contested states. They will watch polling places and be prepared to go to court. Even before Election Day, these lawyers will look out for attempts by voting officials to purge voter rolls or make it more difficult to register. … ‘We will have trial lawyers in every target state,’ says Democratic lawyer John Hardin Young, counsel at D.C.'s Sandler, Reiff & Young. ‘We are now talking with all the lawyers who were involved in the 2000 election battle and to all those who were energized by Florida.’…”

“Block the Vote: 50 Floridas in ‘04”, Washington Monthly (March 1, 2004): The article discusses the Democratic and Republican Parties’ efforts to prepare for potential legal disputes surrounding the 2004 election and quotes John Hardin Young: “Young is the Democrats' king of the recount--a post-election fixer who is called upon by the DNC when the outcome of an election is too close to call. Think of Harvey Keitel's character in Pulp Fiction, the Wolf, but in the context of electoral systems rather than organized crime. Young, who's got a rough, likable, fast-talking wit, was at the center of the Democrats' recount efforts in Florida in 2000. … On election day, ‘lawyers and trained field staff need to be integrated into the campaign,’ Young said, ‘so that they can identify problems, determine a remedy, and solve the voters' problems in the precinct within five minutes so that the voters can go about their business.’ ”

“Hemp Ban Rejected By 9th Circuit”, The National Law Journal (February 16, 2004): The article focuses on the Hemp Industries Association’s victory against the Drug Enforcement Administration in a protracted legal battle over hemp-based food products. The association brought its lawsuit against the DEA to challenge the government’s rules on cannabis products, which effectively banned the sale of hemp-based products. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found in favor of the association, which was represented by Joseph Sandler, who is quoted in the story.