Election & Politics Law – May 23, 2012

by Venable LLP on 5/22/2012

Advocacy groups and trade associations that fund political advertisements may be compelled to make heightened donor disclosures as a result of recent litigation. The expanded disclosure requirements apply to “electioneering...more

by Venable LLP on 5/11/2012

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight announced yesterday that it will hold a series of hearings on the tax-exempt sector and IRS oversight of tax-exempt activities. The first hearing...more

by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 4/25/2012

On April 17, 2012, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released new General License 14-C, which authorizes financial transactions under specified circumstances in support of humanitarian,...more

by K&L Gates LLP on 4/13/2012

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law SHB 2239, a bill amending the Washington Business Corporation Act (“WBCA”) to authorize the use of social purpose corporations, effective June 7, 2012. Washington follows...more

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 2/29/2012

Tea Party chapters in various parts of the country are irate with the IRS for demanding information from them about their politics, contributors and even family members. Certain Tea Party chapters including the one in...more

by K&L Gates LLP on 2/14/2012

A SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES TO A GUIDE TO POLITICAL AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Our latest edition significantly updates the Guide to Political and Lobbying Activities to include a new Chapter V highlighting the limits...more

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 1/3/2012

In This Issue: - The Student-Teacher Bond: How Close Is Too Close? By Dianna Bowen (Dallas) A recent court ruling in Texas shines a spotlight on the student-teacher boundary issues in schools. Recent headlines...more

by Venable LLP on 12/15/2011

In this Discussion; - Tax Rules for Lobbying Rules for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6)s Lobbying v. political activities “No substantial part” test 501(h) election Reporting ...more