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The Cost of Convenience: charging for online contributions

by Tammera R. Diehm | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 5/6/2013

On May 7, 2013, the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (“Board”) will consider an advisory opinion request submitted on behalf of Democracy Ventures, Inc., d/b/a Democracy.com. The organization is seeking...more

House Bill 569 Changes Florida's Campaign Finance Law

by Erika Alba, Jonathan Kilman, Cleta Mitchell | Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/3/2013

On May 1, 2013, Governor Rick Scott signed into law House Bill 569 (HB569), which enacts sweeping changes to Florida’s campaign finance laws. The changes will affect every elected official as well as any person who makes...more

While Hamstrung By DOMA, Federal Election Commission Still Opens Door To Joint Political Contributions From Same-Sex Couples

by Tyler Hagenbuch | Perkins Coie on 5/1/2013

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) this week became the latest government agency to grapple with the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on the federal rights of legally married same-sex couples. At issue was...more

Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts

by Ronald M. Jacobs, Lawrence H. Norton, Janice M. Ryan, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 4/16/2013

In this presentation: - Growing Your PAC - Independent Expenditures - 501(c)(3) Election Issues - Lobbying Disclosure - Tax Issues - Hosting Events Please see full...more

Political Spending Disclosure Bill Set For First Committee Hearing Today

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/3/2013

In January, I wrote about Senator Noreen Evans bill, SB 121, that would require any corporation (as defined) that has shareholders located in California and that makes a contribution or expenditure (as defined)...more

Without An “Intelligible Principle” Can The SEC Adopt Political Spending Rules?

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/19/2013

In August 2011, Professor Lucian Bebchuk and nine other law professors submitted this petition asking that the Securities and Exchange Commission adopt rules requiring public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of...more

Contributions To Arbitrator’s Judicial Campaign Are Not Enough To Establish “Evident Partiality”

by Liz Kramer | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Arbitration... on 3/13/2013

The Third Circuit refused to vacate an arbitrator’s award, despite allegations that she failed to disclose contributions the defendant’s parent company had made to her judicial campaign and failed to disclose that she...more

Are Political Contributions Ultra Vires?

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/11/2013

It’s been three years, but the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Comm’n, 558 US 50 (2010) continues to foment a fierce debate about corporate political spending. In February, Representative Adam...more

Maine Municipal Association Wins Victory in Federal Court on Free-Speech Claims

by Eben M. Albert-Knopp | Bernstein Shur on 2/27/2013

Maine Municipal Association won an important victory in federal court in a lawsuit that challenged MMA’s right to participate in five statewide citizen-initiative campaigns between 2004 and 2009. On February 14, 2013, Chief...more

The National Labor Relations Board 2012 Year in Review

by Bruce Bagley, Adam Santucci | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 2/20/2013

Introduction - Wow, 2012 was quite the year for the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”)! Last year, we discussed the Board’s agenda, which at the time we described as aggressive, but with the benefit of hindsight,...more

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Planning for the 2013 Annual Meeting and Reporting Season

by Andrew Brady, Brian V. Breheny, Marc S. Gerber, Richard J. Grossman, Neil M. Leff, Regina Olshan, Michael Rogan, Erica Schohn, Joseph M. Yaffe | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/19/2013

As companies prepare for the 2013 annual meeting and reporting season, we have compiled an overview of the corporate governance and disclosure matters that companies should consider as they draft this season’s disclosure...more

The Transparency Agenda: Section 1504 and Beyond

by Amy Lehr | Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social... on 2/12/2013

A number of significant briefs were filed recently with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires oil, gas, and mining issuers to report on their payments...more

FEC Increases Political Contribution Limits

by Jim Kahl | Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC on 2/7/2013

On January 30, the Federal Election Commission increased the amounts that individuals and certain PACs can contribute in the 2013-14 election cycle. The most significant change is that individuals may now give $2600 per...more

New Cycle; New Contribution Limits? by Claudia A. Hrvatin

by King & Spalding on 2/5/2013

On December 17, the Federal Election Commission ("FEC") posted a new "Timely Tip" reminding PAC treasurers that certain limits on contributions, such as those for individuals to candidates, are adjusted every odd-numbered...more

Washington Insight: Corporate Lobbyist's Toolkit - January 2013

by King & Spalding on 2/4/2013

In This Issue: - Making Decisions on Corporate Campaign Expenditures - What’s in Store in Congresson Campaign Finance Reform? - DC Circuit Reversed Van Hollen. Players Changed Tactics to Avoid Disclosure. ...more

Can Feds Force Companies to Disclose Political Spending? [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 1/31/2013

Jan. 31 (Bloomberg Law) -- The SEC is considering a proposal by Robert Jackson, associate professor at Columbia Law School, that public companies be required to disclose their political spending. SEC staff members have said...more

Making Decisions on Corporate Campaign Expenditures by Thomas J. Spulak

by King & Spalding on 1/30/2013

The Nation has just witnessed one of the most expensive election campaigns - with over $6 billion spent by candidates, political parties and committees. Whether all of that money made a difference remains to be seen. One...more

"SEC Considering Disclosure of Political Activity Spending"

by Brian V. Breheny, Kenneth Gross, Ki Hong, Samuel Scrimshaw | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/24/2013

On December 21, 2012, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicated in its semiannual regulatory agenda that the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance is considering whether to recommend that the...more

Senator Seeks 24-Hour Advance Notice Of Corporate Political Contributions/Assemblymember Asks For Constitutional Convention

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/23/2013

Yesterday, Broc Romanek noted the continuing interest in mandating disclosure of political spending by corporations. See Battle Lines Being Drawn: Political Spending Disclosures. We are also seeing activity here in...more

Disclosure tips for 2013

by Bonnie J Roe | Cohen & Gresser LLP on 1/18/2013

The proxy and annual reporting season has begun, with relatively few changes in reporting requirements from last year. Here are some tips to take you through the season and prepare for changes to come. 1. Consider the...more

SEC Includes Disclosure Of Corporate Political Spending Rule In Unified Agenda – What Does It Mean?

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/10/2013

On August 3, 2011, a group of leading academics, including Harvard Law School Professor Lucian A. Bebchuk, submitted this petition for rulemaking to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The petitioners asked the SEC to...more

Business News Digest - January 2013

by David G. Adams, James Y. Boland, Jana del-Cerro, Todd A. Harrison, Ronald M. Jacobs, Claudia A. Lewis, Dismas Locaria, Alexandra Megaris, Lindsay B. Meyer, Lawrence H. Norton, more +Jonathan L. Pompan, Andrew D. Price, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Ralph S. Tyler, D. E. Wilson, Jr. | Venable LLP on 1/8/2013

In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to...more

Focus on Public Policy - January 2013: Quebec Political Financing Changes Come Into Force

by Cyrus Reporter | Dentons on 1/4/2013

This past Tuesday marked the coming into force of Quebec’s Bill N°2: An Act to amend the Election Act in order to reduce the elector contribution limit, lower the ceiling on election expenses and increase public financing of...more

Proposed Legislation Would Require Nonprofit Organizations Participating in California Political Campaigns to Disclose the...

by Kathleen E. Gerber | Proskauer - Not for Profit/Exempt... on 1/2/2013

Two new bills recently introduced in the California State Legislature would increase the disclosure requirements applicable to certain nonprofit organizations participating in California political campaigns and would...more

New York Attorney General Issues Proposed Regulations to Require Nonprofits to Publicly Disclose Their Political Expenditures and...

by Daniel J. Berger | Proskauer - Not for Profit/Exempt... on 12/24/2012

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has issued proposed regulations that would require many nonprofit organizations to annually disclose certain information about their political spending and their donors’...more

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The Cost of Convenience: charging for online contributions

House Bill 569 Changes Florida's Campaign Finance Law

While Hamstrung By DOMA, Federal Election Commission Still Opens Door To Joint Political Contributions From Same-Sex Couples

Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts

Political Spending Disclosure Bill Set For First Committee Hearing Today

Without An “Intelligible Principle” Can The SEC Adopt Political Spending Rules?

Contributions To Arbitrator’s Judicial Campaign Are Not Enough To Establish “Evident Partiality”

Are Political Contributions Ultra Vires?

Maine Municipal Association Wins Victory in Federal Court on Free-Speech Claims

The National Labor Relations Board 2012 Year in Review

Planning for the 2013 Annual Meeting and Reporting Season

The Transparency Agenda: Section 1504 and Beyond

FEC Increases Political Contribution Limits

New Cycle; New Contribution Limits? by Claudia A. Hrvatin

Washington Insight: Corporate Lobbyist's Toolkit - January 2013

Can Feds Force Companies to Disclose Political Spending? [Video]

Making Decisions on Corporate Campaign Expenditures by Thomas J. Spulak

"SEC Considering Disclosure of Political Activity Spending"

Senator Seeks 24-Hour Advance Notice Of Corporate Political Contributions/Assemblymember Asks For Constitutional Convention

Disclosure tips for 2013

SEC Includes Disclosure Of Corporate Political Spending Rule In Unified Agenda – What Does It Mean?

Business News Digest - January 2013

Focus on Public Policy - January 2013: Quebec Political Financing Changes Come Into Force

Proposed Legislation Would Require Nonprofit Organizations Participating in California Political Campaigns to Disclose the...

New York Attorney General Issues Proposed Regulations to Require Nonprofits to Publicly Disclose Their Political Expenditures and...

Can Feds Force Companies to Disclose Political Spending? [Video]

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