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Walz’s Addition to Democratic Ticket Raises Pay-to-Play Issues for Donors in the Financial Industry

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

Four Elections for One Seat: Compliance Tips for California’s 2024 US Senate Race

Elections - 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 Suarez Jumps into Presidential Race—What Are the Pay-to-Play Considerations?

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 Seeks GOP Presidential Nomination: Pay-to-Play Considerations

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

Pay-to-Play Laws May Hinder Governor DeSantis’ Presidential Fundraising

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

New Minnesota Law Aims to Curb Foreign Influence in State Elections, But May Have Biggest Impact on Domestic Businesses

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

Compliance Tips: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing LDA Reports

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

What Next? Complying with Post-Election Contribution Rules

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

SEC Fines Four Investment Advisers for Violating Federal Pay-To-Play Restrictions

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

Midterms Alert: Before Contributing to a Super PAC This Election Season, Confirm That Your Business Has No Federal Government...

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

What Midterms? With Convention Planning Underway, Prospective Donors Should Know Who’s Already Asking for Their Money in 2024

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

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