In one of the first actions of his second term, President Trump rescinded the Biden ethics executive order for political appointees in the presidential administration. Unlike in 2017, President Trump has not yet issued his...more
This week, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) released updated limits on contributions to candidate and national party committees for the 2025-2026 election cycle. These contribution limits are indexed to inflation and...more
In one of his last major acts in office, former President Biden signed into law a massive defense spending bill that could have significant implications both for companies that contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)...more
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Although election day has come and gone, contributors may still receive solicitations related to the 2024 elections. Those interested in making post-election campaign contributions may do so under certain circumstances....more
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law that amends key provisions of the state’s pay-to-play statute which limits political contributions by state and local contractors and their agents....more
Employees of investment advisers must consider whether their employer is managing or seeking to manage public funds in Minnesota before donating to the Harris-Walz campaign this election season. Vice President Harris’...more
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California will host four elections in 2024 to fill the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein and filled by Governor Newsom’s appointment of Senator Laphonza Butler. Sen. Butler has...more
Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez is the latest candidate to enter the growing field for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. With Suarez’s June 15 announcement, he became the third state or local officeholder to enter...more
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced his candidacy for the 2024 GOP Presidential nomination on June 7, 2023. His announcement, on the heels of Florida Governor DeSantis’ May 24 announcement, highlights the urgent need...more
After recently signing legislation allowing state officeholders to run for president without resigning from office, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race. As a sitting governor, DeSantis...more
Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Democracy for the People Act (DPA), a sweeping new law that substantially changes the state’s campaign finance and voting rules. The DPA establishes a new automatic voter...more
With the first LD-2 reporting deadline of 2023 less than two weeks away (April 20), registrants should begin to compile their organization’s federal lobbying activity for disclosure on their quarterly reports. The U.S....more
While attention will shift to the 2024 elections once the November 8 midterm election results are finalized, contributors may still receive solicitations related to the 2022 elections. Those interested in making post-election...more
The latest round of penalties assessed for violations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pay-to-play rule highlight the strict liability nature of Rule 206(4)-5. This month, the SEC announced five-figure...more
If your business is considering making a contribution to an independent expenditure-only political action committee (“super PAC”) this election cycle, be sure to verify whether it is currently negotiating or performing a...more
Although the 2022 midterm elections are still months away, planning and fundraising for the major parties’ 2024 conventions are already underway as cities compete to host the festivities. Last week, the Republican National...more