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New Jersey Overhauls Pay-to-Play and Other Campaign Finance Laws

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New Jersey has overhauled its pay-to-play and campaign finance laws, dramatically changing the rules for government contractors, nonprofits, and individual donors. The passage of the Elections Transparency Act has been...more

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How to Ensure Political Compliance Before Election Day

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With only days to go before the momentous 2022 midterm elections, the time is right to review last-minute political-compliance tips. Do Your Homework Before Making a Political Contribution - While many of the...more

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H.R. 1 – Disclosures, Disclaimers, and FEC Certifications: What Corporations, Non-Profits, and Trade Associations Need to Know

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This episode is the first in a series of podcasts on H.R. 1, a bill that has been introduced in Congress that will affect campaign finance, lobbying, ethics, and voting laws. In this episode, Partner Mark Renaud and Special...more

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Supreme Court Decision Foretells Increased Donor Scrutiny in 2020 Federal Elections

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More than seven years after the 2012 election, the identity of a $1.7 million donor may be publicly disclosed in the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) records following the Supreme Court’s decision in Doe vs. FEC. ...more

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Happy New Year: Tips for Federal PAC & Lobbying Compliance in the 2020 Election Year

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Although it may feel like the 2020 presidential election year has already been here for months (or years), the calendar finally reads 2020. Before you get too busy with 2020, we wanted to share a few useful tips for your PAC...more

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The Future of New Jersey’s “Dark Money” Bill Remains Uncertain Amid Constitutional Challenges

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On October 2, 2019 a federal judge issued a stay on the implementation of what has become known as New Jersey’s “Dark Money” Bill. The law was scheduled to take effect on October 15, 2019 and would require 501(c)(4) and 527...more

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Know Your Limits: California and Federal Campaign Contributions for 2019-2020 Elections

It’s a good time to brush up on the various laws affecting election season giving. In general, campaign contributions are regulated by federal, state or local laws, depending on the jurisdiction of the recipient. ...more

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Federal Lobby Reporting Changes: You Need to Know JACK

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Lobbyists registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) are now required to disclose federal and state convictions of certain crimes. ...more

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Expansion of 501(c)(4) Donor Disclosure Becomes One Step Closer to Law in New Jersey

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S1500, frequently labeled the “dark money” bill, passed yesterday in the New Jersey Senate by a vote of 31-0. The bill has yet to be considered by the New Jersey Assembly....more

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Proposed Legislation Would Expand New Jersey Disclosure Obligations for 501(c)(4)s and Increase Contribution Limits

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New Jersey Senate Bill S1500 would, if passed and signed into law, represent the greatest change to New Jersey's campaign-finance law in many years. The proposed legislation unanimously passed the Senate Budget and...more

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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

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Pending campaigns and elections legislation

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As with every General Assembly, the Ohio Legislature introduces countless measures related to Ohio’s elections and campaign finance laws. These proposals range from amending Ohio’s laws for voter registration to allocating...more

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New York Passes Ethics Package Impacting Lobbying and Disclosure

On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law an ethics package (the Bill) including campaign finance, lobbying and disclosure amendments. Below, we briefly summarize key provisions that (i) expand...more

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Corporate Lobbyist’s Toolkit: Federal Election Commission Announces New Contribution Limits

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Federal Election Commission Announces New Contribution Limits - Each year, as mandated by the Federal Election Campaign Act (“the Act”), the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) must adjust both expenditure limitations...more

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DC Circuit Upholds FEC’s Limited Disclosure Rule for Corporations and Labor Unions

On January 21, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) rule requiring corporations and labor organizations to disclose on an electioneering...more

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. July State Revenue Over Projection - Due to higher than anticipated revenues generated by...more

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44 Senators Ask SEC to Require Disclosure of Political Contributions

In this letter 44 senators called on SEC Chair Mary Jo White to act on a rulemaking petition that would require companies to disclose their political spending. The letter was referring to Petition for Rulemaking, File No....more

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DC Circuit Tosses Republican’s Challenge to Adviser Pay-to-Play Rule

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The District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday rejected a challenge to the SEC’s investment-adviser pay-to-play rule, holding that two state Republican Party organizations filed it almost four years too late....more

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes SEC Chair Mary Jo White for “Extremely Disappointing” Leadership

In a letter dated June 2, 2015, Senator Elizabeth Warren described several “promises” that Mary Jo White, chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, had allegedly broken. Senator Warren focused on (1) the SEC’s failure...more

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Ban on Contributions by Government Contractors and Other Disclosure Requirements in Hawaii

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently upheld a number of Hawaii’s contribution and disclosure requirements, thus cementing the legacy of Citizens United’s defense of transparency in campaign...more

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Campaign Contribution Limits Raised Again

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In every odd-numbered year the Federal Election Commission (FEC) is required to adjust certain contribution limits, expenditure limits, and the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold by indexing them to inflation. ...more

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