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FCC Chair Proposes AI Disclosure Requirements for Political Ads

On May 22, 2024, Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that she had circulated a draft notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to her colleagues on the use of artificial...more

7 Tips for Leveraging Artificial Intelligence While Managing Risks in Political Campaigns

While its full potential is still untapped, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to play a greater role during the 2024 elections and future grassroots advocacy efforts. Here are seven tips corporations and others should...more

[Webinar] Outsmarting Artificial Intelligence! Tips for Leveraging AI While Managing Risks - March 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

With the 2024 election in full swing, political actors are using artificial intelligence in unprecedented ways. Join us as we explore the transformative potential of AI in shaping electoral strategies while learning about how...more

2024 Election Campaign Finance by the Numbers: Coordination Bans and Electioneering Communication Windows

With the first Republican Presidential debate behind us, we know that we are approaching the 2024 election season. Yesterday (Sunday, September 17), the season really kicked off as far as federal campaign finance is...more

New Minnesota Law Targets Citizens United; Other States Planning Similar Move

On May 5, Minnesota became the first state to enact legislation prohibiting “foreign-influenced” corporations from making political contributions and expenditures. But while supporters heralded the measure, critics charged...more

Chicago Goes After Use of Government Property in Political Ads

The Chicago Board of Ethics took up an unprecedented number of enforcement matters at last month’s meeting addressing potential violations of the City’s prohibition on use of city property in campaign advertisements. The...more

FEC Imposes New Disclaimer Requirements for Small Digital Ads

On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) adopted new requirements for sponsor disclaimers on digital ads. FEC regulations have generally required full disclaimers (e.g., “Paid for by XYZ PAC and...more

Jury Awards $8.2 Million to Candidate Defamed by Super PAC’s Ad

Last month, a federal jury awarded former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore $8.2 million in damages after finding that a Democratic super PAC defamed him during a 2017 special election in Alabama. The jury’s conclusion is...more

FEC Emergency Rule Affirms Greater Donor Disclosure Requirements for Nonprofits, But Leaves Unanswered Questions

On June 8, 2022, the Federal Election Commission (FEC or Commission) approved an interim final rule affirming greater disclosure by nonprofits and others making independent expenditures in federal elections....more

Primary Elections and Campaign Finance: Ten Things to Know [Audio]

On this episode, Wiley Election Law & Government Ethics partners Mark Renaud and Andrew Woodson discuss how primary elections affect the campaign finance regime in election years. Andrew and Mark explain the top ten things...more

Re-Order in the Court: Illinois Restricts Some Judicial Contributions

Last November, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law making several changes and additions to the state’s election laws. While some portions of the law affect broader issues like voter registration and...more

Employee’s LinkedIn Profile Puts Company Under FEC Microscope

When Texas Republican Wesley Hunt updated his LinkedIn profile, it is unlikely that he – or his employer, Perry Homes Building Company – thought much of the changes. But when Hunt ran for Congress last year, the GOPer’s...more

Ninth Circuit Gets the Message, Strikes Down Contribution Limits in Key State

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which often upholds campaign finance laws enacted within its jurisdiction, reversed course this summer and invalidated Alaska’s limits on individual contributions to candidates...more

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