If you interact with government officials in New York on a federal, state, or municipal level, you may be considered a “lobbyist.” Even if your title or primary job description does not include the words “lobbying,”...more
New York state law prohibits lobbyists and clients of lobbyists and other individuals or entities who have interests before the State from offering or giving a gift to any public official, unless under the circumstances it is...more
The increased public attention to cases involving the deaths of individuals in police custody and in police officer-related shootings has resulted in intense scrutiny and contributed to protests and violent uprisings in some...more
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (“JCOPE”) released proposed rulemaking to clarify its lobbying regulations, as published in the New York State Register on July 15, 2020. This comes a few months after releasing the...more
The COVID-19 crisis has spurred unprecedented government action on multiple fronts, including the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security legislation (the “CARES Act”). The legislation is...more
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March 31 update - Joan Sullivan rejoins the podcast to add perspective on how COVID-19 is impacting the New York state lobbying community. Joan touches on JCOPE filing extensions; loosening gift giving restrictions in the...more
Can businesses provide charitable donations to government agencies in support of COVID-19 emergency relief?
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many corporations, businesses, industry groups and not-for-profit...more
Last year, new lobbying regulations took effect in New York state that expanded the scope of lobbying and caused some confusion. This year, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has promised to provide...more
On January 1, 2019, new lobbying regulations go into effect in New York. Developed by the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), these regulations apply to organizations and individuals registered as lobbyists or clients...more