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Walz’s Addition to Democratic Ticket Raises Pay-to-Play Issues for Donors in the Financial Industry

Employees of investment advisers must consider whether their employer is managing or seeking to manage public funds in Minnesota before donating to the Harris-Walz campaign this election season. Vice President Harris’...more

Four Elections for One Seat: Compliance Tips for California’s 2024 US Senate Race

Elections - California will host four elections in 2024 to fill the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein and filled by Governor Newsom’s appointment of Senator Laphonza Butler. Sen. Butler has...more

Miami Mayor Suarez Jumps into Presidential Race—What Are the Pay-to-Play Considerations?

Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez is the latest candidate to enter the growing field for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. With Suarez’s June 15 announcement, he became the third state or local officeholder to enter...more

North Dakota Governor Seeks GOP Presidential Nomination: Pay-to-Play Considerations

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced his candidacy for the 2024 GOP Presidential nomination on June 7, 2023.  His announcement, on the heels of Florida Governor DeSantis’ May 24 announcement, highlights the urgent need...more

Pay-to-Play Laws May Hinder Governor DeSantis’ Presidential Fundraising

After recently signing legislation allowing state officeholders to run for president without resigning from office, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race. As a sitting governor, DeSantis...more

New Minnesota Law Aims to Curb Foreign Influence in State Elections, But May Have Biggest Impact on Domestic Businesses

Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Democracy for the People Act (DPA), a sweeping new law that substantially changes the state’s campaign finance and voting rules. The DPA establishes a new automatic voter...more

Compliance Tips: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing LDA Reports

With the first LD-2 reporting deadline of 2023 less than two weeks away (April 20), registrants should begin to compile their organization’s federal lobbying activity for disclosure on their quarterly reports. The U.S....more

What Next? Complying with Post-Election Contribution Rules

While attention will shift to the 2024 elections once the November 8 midterm election results are finalized, contributors may still receive solicitations related to the 2022 elections. Those interested in making post-election...more

SEC Fines Four Investment Advisers for Violating Federal Pay-To-Play Restrictions

The latest round of penalties assessed for violations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pay-to-play rule highlight the strict liability nature of Rule 206(4)-5.  This month, the SEC announced five-figure...more

Midterms Alert: Before Contributing to a Super PAC This Election Season, Confirm That Your Business Has No Federal Government...

If your business is considering making a contribution to an independent expenditure-only political action committee (“super PAC”) this election cycle, be sure to verify whether it is currently negotiating or performing a...more

What Midterms? With Convention Planning Underway, Prospective Donors Should Know Who’s Already Asking for Their Money in 2024

Although the 2022 midterm elections are still months away, planning and fundraising for the major parties’ 2024 conventions are already underway as cities compete to host the festivities. Last week, the Republican National...more

President Trump Rescinds Executive Order on Ethics as President Biden Issues Sweeping Ethics Requirements for Administration...

For those individuals leaving the Trump administration or interested in serving under the Biden administration, two important developments will impact those decisions. In one of his final acts as President, Donald Trump...more

Navigating Contributions for Recounts and Runoff Elections

With recounts and runoffs underway in multiple races, candidates and political party committees are actively soliciting contributions to fund the efforts. Individuals or political action committees (PACs) looking to...more

COVID-19 Causes 2020 Primary Season Disruptions, Changes to Filing Deadlines

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter the daily lives of Americans, several states have faced the difficult decisions of whether or not to reschedule their 2020 primary elections. With the recent Centers for Disease...more

New Federal Political Contribution Limits

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has released updated contribution limits for individuals, political action committees (PACs), and state and national party committees for the 2019-2020 election cycle...more

Federal Court Paves the Way for Public Disclosure of Contributions to 501(c)(4) Organizations and the Supreme Court Acquiesces,...

On August 3, 2018, Judge Beryl Howell, the Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, issued a ruling invalidating long-standing Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations because the FEC had...more

San Francisco and Montana Pass Campaign Finance Regulations Affecting Government Contractors

On June 8, 2018, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed an executive order requiring recipients of major government contracts to disclose certain political activities. All business entities seeking contracts valued at more than...more

Political Activity in the Omnibus

The $1.3 trillion spending bill to fund the government for the remainder of FY 2018 (September 30) contained several provisions affecting campaign finance laws and regulations. Two provisions specifically prohibit the...more

Former White House Senior Advisor Fined $90,000 for Violating Chicago Lobbying Rules

A former Senior Advisor to President Obama has been fined $90,000 for violating the City of Chicago’s lobbying ordinances by communicating with Mayor Rahm Emanuel on behalf of his client without registering as a lobbyist with...more

New Federal Political Contribution Limits

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has released updated contribution limits for individuals, political action committees (PACs), and state and national party committees for the 2017-2018 election cycle. The limit for...more

2017 Political Law Update

As we enter the new year, please note the following recent changes made to state and federal lobbying, gift and campaign finance laws...more

Obama Administration’s New Labor Rule May Impact Corporate Political Action Committees

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a new rule that modifies who is “exempt” from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Corporations with Political Action...more

California Changes Lobbying Disclosure Requirements and Registration Exception

If you only read one thing . . . - Beginning with the Q3 2016 lobbying report, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is requiring California lobbyist employers to itemize “other lobbying...more

2016 Political Law Update

As we enter the new year, please note the following changes to state lobbying and gift laws effective January 1, 2016...more

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