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Stop Woke Act Stopped by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals…For Now

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Florida District Court’s Preliminary Injunction Blocking The Stop Woke Act Affirmed By Appellate Court - On March 4, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court’s injunction, effectively blocking...more

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State Legislatures Appear Keen to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the legal profession through its ability to uncover information and insights hidden in large amounts of data. Already today we have: On the other hand, the potential for...more

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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

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Podcast - Earmarks: A Conversation with Quorum and PP&R Practice Leader Rich Gold

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In the first episode of "The Eyes on Washington Podcast" series, Public Policy & Regulation Group Leader Rich Gold spoke with Quorum about all things earmarks. He describes what earmarks are, how they've changed and how...more

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The End Of "Dark Money" In Federal Races?

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Late last week, U.S. District Court judge Beryl Howell struck down a Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulation that allowed certain non-profit organizations to engage in independent expenditure activities for the purpose...more

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Appellate Court Endorses FPPC’s “Reasonably Foreseeable” Test for PRA Conflicts Analysis

A recent appellate decision illustrates the far-reaching and powerful impact of the Political Reform Act’s conflicts provisions, and how that law can be employed as a sword in litigation to negate or undo decisions of...more

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The Ethics Advisor: The Details Matter — Recusing Yourself Due to Conflict of Interest

Once, when I had put a lot of time and attention into arranging the particulars of social engagement, an old acquaintance called me a “detallista.” At the time, I think she may have meant it more as a slight than a...more

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FPPC Initiates its Political Reform Act Revision Project

The Fair Political Practices Commission, charged with the implementation, interpretation and frontline enforcement of the Political Reform Act, launched its Political Reform Act Revision Project. The Commission is partnering...more

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The Ethics Advisor: It’s Getting Hot in Here

Ah, summertime. Beaches, BBQs, visits with familia, ethics developments, balmy nights … Wait – ethics? Yes, it’s true. The world of ethics and conflicts of interest es muy caliente this summer, with a couple of...more

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SC Public Policy Update - April 2016

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What's New - SENATE - The Senate took furlough this week and did not meet in statewide session. The Senate will reconvene Tuesday, April 5th, at noon....more

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The Ethics Advisor: The Proper Roles of Staff and Elected Officials

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Most cities in California (an overwhelming 97 percent) operate under the “Council-Manager form of government,” under which the elected councilmembers directly hire and oversee one top-level employee (the city manager) to...more

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The Ethics Advisor: The California Public Official’s Quick and Clean Guide to Gift Rules and Regulations

As a public official in California, whether elected or appointed, volunteer or employee, you need to be aware of the rules regarding your receipt and reporting of gifts, as well as the traps for the unwary that can lead to...more

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