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Proposed CA Legislation Would Impose FARA-like Requirements on Agents of Foreign Entities and Subsidiaries

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The California State Assembly is considering legislation to impose registration requirements on agents of foreign principals who advocate before California officials. The legislation comes while the U.S. Department of Justice...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 4, Issue 50

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Changes to Lobbying Disclosure in Minnesota

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Effective January 1, 2024, Minnesota’s lobbying and public disclosure law will vastly increase the number of political jurisdictions that trigger disclosure requirements in a manner that will increase the number of persons...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 4, Issue 47

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 5th National Forum on FARA - December 1st, National Harbor, MD

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 5th National Forum on FARA returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will feature the most complex, high stakes FARA issues at the forefront. This event is...more

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States Update Donor Disclosure Laws

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West Virginia, Indiana, Kansas, and Kentucky are some of the latest states to update their laws related to donor disclosure. The updates follow a recently passed Arizona ballot measure, reported in Election Law News last...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 4, Issue 16

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act Reintroduced in 118th Congress

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On January 24, 2023, a bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act in the 118th Congress. The group is led by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), a longtime proponent of the Foreign...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Think Tanks May Need to Rethink FARA Registration

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When considering who must register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA” or “the Act”), one normally thinks of individuals, law firms, or marketing firms, the typical kinds of agents that must register for...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 3, Issue 29

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Reminder: Equity Reports for Pennsylvania Lobbyists and Lobbying Firms Due July 30

The annual equity report for all Pennsylvania lobbyists and lobbying firms is due July 30, 2022, as required by Act 70 of 2021. The filing discloses either the total value or percentage of equity held by a lobbyist or...more

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[Podcast] The LD-203 Contribution Report: Content, Context, and Compliance

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In this podcast, Wiley partners Carol Laham and Rob Walker discuss the ins and outs of the LD-203 Contribution Report. The LD-203 is due semi-annually with the next one due on August 1, 2022. The report requires all federally...more

Freeman Law

Can a Church or Other Public Charity Endorse a Candidate? Tax Treatment of Political Campaign and Lobbying of Tax-Exempt...

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Joint Committee on Taxation Report on Tax Treatment of Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities of Tax-Exempt Organizations - On April 29, 2022, the Joint Committee on Taxation published its 35-page report (the “Report”)...more

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Webinar in Review: Election Year Considerations for Nonprofits - What Your Organization Needs to Know

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Many nonprofit organizations will look to engage in various forms of political activity during the upcoming 2022 midterm elections. Understanding how to participate while complying with federal and state laws and regulations...more

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Political Compliance Calendar for 2022

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With the new year comes an opportunity to review and re-set the political-law compliance for campaigns, PACs, lobbyists, businesses, and individuals. The following checklist provides a brief overview of upcoming dates on the...more

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No Lobbying Exception for In-House Employees in New Hampshire

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On September 21, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office issued a letter confirming that there is no registration exception for in-house employees whose lobbying activity is incidental to their primary job duties. New...more

K&L Gates LLP

Pennsylvania's New Lobbying Equity Report: Short Legislation Leads to Long List of Questions

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Tucked into an obscure corner of Pennsylvania’s Administrative Code by Act 70 of 2021 is a brief paragraph that is now causing significant confusion for Pennsylvania’s lobbying community. Beginning 7 October 2021 and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Communiquer avec le gouvernement fédéral : rappel à tous

Les Canadiens sont allés aux urnes le 20 septembre 2021; et le prochain gouvernement sera libéral, mais minoritaire. Toute entreprise ou organisation qui envisage de communiquer avec un titulaire d’une charge publique...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Communicating with the Federal Government: A Refresher

On September 20, 2021, Canadians cast their ballots. The Liberal Party of Canada won a plurality of seats and is expected to be invited to form a minority government. The new cabinet is anticipated to be announced in the...more

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New Equity Report Required of Lobbyists & Lobbying Firms in Pennsylvania

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Starting this year, Pennsylvania is requiring all registered lobbyists and lobbying firms to file an Annual Equity Report. The report must disclose: (1) how much equity, as a percentage, the lobbyist/lobbying firm holds or...more

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New Pennsylvania Report on Lobbyists and Lobbying Firms Disclosing Ownership Interests Due October 7

As required by Act 70 of 2021, Pennsylvania lobbyists and lobbying firms must file their initial equity reports by October 7, 2021. The reports disclose either the total value or percentage of equity held by a lobbyist or...more

King & Spalding

Political Activity Disclosures: A Hidden ESG Requirement

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One ESG topic gaining substantial traction in the United States is stakeholder attention to corporate political involvement, which the SEC’s Acting Chair as of the date of this publication said was “key to any discussion of...more

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Hefty Fines for Municipal Lobbying Violations

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In February 2021, the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission issued substantial fines, totaling $162,500, for the failure of two entities and affiliated individuals to register as lobbyists and file disclosure reports in...more

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H.R. 1 – Disclosures, Disclaimers, and FEC Certifications: What Corporations, Non-Profits, and Trade Associations Need to Know

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This episode is the first in a series of podcasts on H.R. 1, a bill that has been introduced in Congress that will affect campaign finance, lobbying, ethics, and voting laws. In this episode, Partner Mark Renaud and Special...more

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11th Hour Campaign and Lobbying Activities: Top Compliance Concerns for Businesses and Their Employees

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With the 2020 campaign in its homestretch and the 2021 inauguration on the horizon, an unprecedented rush of political and policy activity is expected no matter which party wins control of the White House or Congress....more

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