Fwd: Violation of use of name rights
LNC members, Please see the link that Jared Hall, the LPIN Political Director has sent. This group isn't tied to , nor authorized by, the national Libertarian Party. Yet, are using the name "Libertarian Party" in their fundraiser attempts. I think a proper 'take-down' action needs to be implemented asap. Also, Jared Hall wrote, and I think it's worth quoting here: "Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears no weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support, and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate, regardless of the level of office being sought." --- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY) -------- Original Message -------- SUBJECT: Violation of use of name rights DATE: 2020-05-07 03:00 FROM: LPIN Political Director <politicaldirector@lpin.org> TO: Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn@lp.org> I believe our bylaws state who is and isn't allowed to use the name "Libertarian Party." Article 5, Section 1 states the following: "No person, group or organization may use the name "Libertarian Party" or any confusingly similar designation except the Party or an organization to which the Party grants affiliate party status or as otherwise provided in these bylaws." As such, I believe the following to be fraudulent at worse, and an oversight at minimum by this individual: https://donorbox.org/libertarian-party-for-amash-id-c00745463 https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00745463/ I also request that this be sent to the business list if need be. Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears no weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support, and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate, regardless of the level of office being sought. -- Sincerely, Jared Hall Political Director Libertarian Party of Indiana 402-580-0941
I normally am not in favour of such policing (as with caucuses) but this is different as it gives the impression that we are promoting one candidate over another which we are not allowed to do. That group should have chosen Libertarians for Amash or something similar. I would favour a take down notice. *In Liberty,* * Personal Note: I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum). This can affect inter-personal communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas. If anyone found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux pas), please contact me privately and let me know. * On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 1:21 AM Elizabeth Van Horn via Lnc-business < lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:
LNC members,
Please see the link that Jared Hall, the LPIN Political Director has sent. This group isn't tied to , nor authorized by, the national Libertarian Party. Yet, are using the name "Libertarian Party" in their fundraiser attempts. I think a proper 'take-down' action needs to be implemented asap.
Also, Jared Hall wrote, and I think it's worth quoting here:
"Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears no weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support, and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate, regardless of the level of office being sought."
--- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
-------- Original Message --------
SUBJECT: Violation of use of name rights
DATE: 2020-05-07 03:00
FROM: LPIN Political Director <politicaldirector@lpin.org>
TO: Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn@lp.org>
I believe our bylaws state who is and isn't allowed to use the name "Libertarian Party." Article 5, Section 1 states the following:
"No person, group or organization may use the name "Libertarian Party" or any confusingly similar designation except the Party or an organization to which the Party grants affiliate party status or as otherwise provided in these bylaws."
As such, I believe the following to be fraudulent at worse, and an oversight at minimum by this individual:
https://donorbox.org/libertarian-party-for-amash-id-c00745463
https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00745463/
I also request that this be sent to the business list if need be.
Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears no weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support, and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate, regardless of the level of office being sought.
--
Sincerely,
Jared Hall Political Director Libertarian Party of Indiana 402-580-0941
Dear Elizabeth, The Executive Director already brought it to my attention, as well as to the attention of Congressman Amash's Chief of Staff, and we have directed our counsel Oliver Hall to request that this committee fraudulently using the Libertarian Party's name without permission be taken down. With ballot access litigation and other pressing legal matters, it is not the most immediate priority, but it will be done. It would have been my hope to handle this quickly and quietly without drawing attention to it, but I do appreciate the spirit of concern and transparency in bringing it to the public discussion list. Yours in liberty, Nick On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 3:21 AM Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn@lp.org> wrote:
LNC members,
Please see the link that Jared Hall, the LPIN Political Director has sent. This group isn't tied to , nor authorized by, the national Libertarian Party. Yet, are using the name "Libertarian Party" in their fundraiser attempts. I think a proper 'take-down' action needs to be implemented asap.
Also, Jared Hall wrote, and I think it's worth quoting here:
"Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears no weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support, and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate, regardless of the level of office being sought."
--- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Violation of use of name rights Date: 2020-05-07 03:00 From: LPIN Political Director <politicaldirector@lpin.org> To: Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn@lp.org>
I believe our bylaws state who is and isn't allowed to use the name "Libertarian Party." Article 5, Section 1 states the following:
"No person, group or organization may use the name "Libertarian Party" or any confusingly similar designation except the Party or an organization to which the Party grants affiliate party status or as otherwise provided in these bylaws."
As such, I believe the following to be fraudulent at worse, and an oversight at minimum by this individual:
https://donorbox.org/libertarian-party-for-amash-id-c00745463 https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00745463/
I also request that this be sent to the business list if need be.
Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears no weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support, and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate, regardless of the level of office being sought.
-- Sincerely,
Jared Hall Political Director Libertarian Party of Indiana 402-580-0941
Thank you. --- Elizabeth Van Horn LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY) On 2020-05-07 05:56, Nicholas Sarwark wrote:
Dear Elizabeth,
The Executive Director already brought it to my attention, as well as to the attention of Congressman Amash's Chief of Staff, and we have directed our counsel Oliver Hall to request that this committee fraudulently using the Libertarian Party's name without permission be taken down. With ballot access litigation and other pressing legal matters, it is not the most immediate priority, but it will be done.
It would have been my hope to handle this quickly and quietly without drawing attention to it, but I do appreciate the spirit of concern and transparency in bringing it to the public discussion list.
Yours in liberty, Nick
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