The U.S. Senate voted to confirm three new nominees to serve as Commissioners of the Federal Election Commission (FEC or Commission). The nominees are Shana Broussard, Sean Cooksey, and Allen Dickerson. They are expected to...more
Please note that Maryland’s semiannual pay-to-play report is due on November 30 from certain state and local government contractors, even if no reportable contributions have been made....more
In late September, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) issued a rather broad advisory opinion underscoring the need for due diligence when making charitable donations at the behest of public...more
The day after this year’s general election – November 4 – the pay-to-play law for the District of Columbia became operational. The District now joins a list of states and localities that includes New Jersey, Maryland,...more
I. Biden-Harris Transition Team Ethics Plan and Code of Ethical Conduct - During his candidacy, President-elect Joe Biden was the first presidential candidate to be statutorily obligated to file a transition team ethics plan...more