DOJ Declines to Defend Party Coordinated Expenditure Limits Before Supreme Court, Urges Court to Invalidate Limits -
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) responded to the petition for writ of certiorari...more
6/2/2025
/ Certiorari ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Federal Election Campaign Act ,
First Amendment ,
Government Agencies ,
Political Campaigns ,
Political Contributions ,
Political Parties ,
SCOTUS
On March 28, 2025, the New York State Senate Elections Committee met and voted to approve seven bills...more
In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's Monthly Round-Up In this March 2025 issue of In Compliance, we cover the following topics:
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Election Integrity -
Treasury Department Eliminates...more
4/1/2025
/ Beneficial Owner ,
Campaign Finance Reform ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Executive Orders ,
Lobbying ,
New Legislation ,
Political Campaigns ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State Legislatures ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Voting Rights
The New York State Board of Elections (NYSBOE) approved and released its 2025 list of legislative proposals...more
In a letter dated January 31, 2025, President Trump informed FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub that she is "hereby removed as a Member of the Federal Election Commission, effective immediately.” Weintraub made the letter public in...more
2/27/2025
/ Beneficial Owner ,
Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
Election Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
FinCEN ,
Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Political Campaigns ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
State Elections ,
Trump Administration
In a 4-3 decision, the New York State Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of New York State’s Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG). The commission’s constitutionality had been challenged by...more
On January 30, 2025, the Appellate Division Second Department handed down a decision regarding the constitutionality of the New York State Voting Rights Act. The case, Clarke v. Town of Newburgh, concerned a challenge under...more
Supreme Court Lifts Fifth Circuit’s Corporate Transparency Act Injunction; Second District Court Enjoins Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule and Requirements Remain Fluid -
On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court...more
1/31/2025
/ Appeals ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Embezzlement ,
Ethics ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) ,
Fraud ,
Injunctions ,
Political Contributions ,
Reporting Requirements ,
SCOTUS ,
Stays
With the transfer of power to a new presidential administration, much of America is turning against the controversial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda. In Albany, however, the New York State Senate this week is...more
1/20/2025
/ Bias ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employee Training ,
Employment Policies ,
Law Enforcement ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Labor Laws ,
State Legislatures
The New York State Senate once again began the year’s legislative session by passing a number of election-related bills....more
1/15/2025
/ Disclosure Requirements ,
Government Agencies ,
Mail-In Ballots ,
New Legislation ,
Political Campaigns ,
Proposed Legislation ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures ,
Training Requirements ,
Voter Registration ,
Voting Rights Act
A Lookback at the Federal Election Commission in 2024 by: Matt Petersen -
Now that the presidential election has concluded and 2024 is drawing to a close, it is worth looking back at one of the most consequential years for...more
12/19/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Campaign Finance Reform ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Enforcement ,
Ethics ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
Fundraisers ,
Lobbying ,
New Guidance ,
Notice Requirements ,
PACs ,
Payroll Deductions ,
Petition for Writ of Certiorari ,
Political Campaigns ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Presidential Elections ,
Reporting Requirements ,
SCOTUS ,
Unions
In the November 2024 In-Compliance Round-Up, we cover the following: William J. McGinley, Partner at Holtzman Vogel, to Serve as Next White House Counsel -
Jessica Furst Johnson: Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey wants to...more
11/27/2024
/ Ballots ,
Biden Administration ,
Compliance ,
Corruption ,
Disciplinary Proceedings ,
Donations ,
Equal Protection ,
FCC ,
General Elections ,
Hatch Act ,
Kamala Harris ,
Notice of Appeal ,
PA Supreme Court ,
PACs ,
Political Contributions ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Recount Committees ,
Redistricting ,
Saturday Night Live (SNL) ,
Social Media ,
Trump Administration ,
Voting Rights Act
FEC UPDATE -
FEC Declines to Impose New Restriction on Joint Fundraising Committee Television Solicitations -
On October 10, the FEC considered whether joint fundraising committees may distribute television...more
10/31/2024
/ Ballot Measures ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
FinCEN ,
Political Advertising ,
Political Campaigns ,
Political Contributions ,
Presidential Elections ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Solicitation ,
State Elections
A State Supreme Court Justice in Syracuse found that the new state law moving town and county elections to even years violated the New York State Constitution. The constitutionality of this law, which was enacted last year...more
FEC Advisory Opinion Approves Federal Candidate Request to Add Super PAC to Joint Fundraising Committee -
In Advisory Opinion 2024-07, the FEC approved a request made by Team Graham, the principal campaign committee of...more
9/30/2024
/ 501(c)(3) ,
Advisory Opinions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Campaign Contributions ,
Campaign Spending Limits ,
Compliance ,
Deep Fake ,
False Statements ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
Forgery ,
Fundraisers ,
IRS ,
Misrepresentation ,
Nonprofits ,
PACs ,
Political Advertising ,
Religious Institutions ,
Rulemaking Process ,
SCOTUS
Eighth Circuit Invalidates Missouri's Two-Year Lobbying Ban for Former Legislators and Staffers -
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated a Missouri state constitutional amendment that imposed a two-year lobbying...more
8/28/2024
/ Administrative Proceedings ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cease and Desist Orders ,
Compliance ,
Constitutional Amendment ,
Ethics ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
Free Speech ,
FTC Act ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Lobbying ,
New Regulations ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Pay-To-Play ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Presidential Elections ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Bans ,
Texas ,
UAW ,
Unfair Labor Practices ,
Voting Rights