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Florida Joins California in Adopting Ethical Guidelines for Attorney’s Use of Generative AI

The Florida State Bar recently adopted an advisory opinion meant to provide attorneys with guidance on how to use generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) without running afoul of ethics rules. In doing so, Florida...more

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Ohio Ethics Commission Releases 2023 Opinions and Investigations Data

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During the Ohio Ethics Commission's first meeting of 2024, the Commission reviewed staff reports on its activity in 2023. Ohio Ethics Commission staff issued 163 written opinions to provide guidance on complying with Ohio...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 5, Issue 4

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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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New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government Declared Unconstitutional

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The New York State Supreme Court has held the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “commission”) is unconstitutional in violation of the separation of powers. The ruling comes in Cuomo v. New...more

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Ohio Ethics Commission annual report highlights top five categories for investigations in 2022

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In its 2022 Annual Report, the Ohio Ethics Commission provides statistics and lists on several of the Commission’s activities for the year including a breakdown of the top five categories for investigations last year....more

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General Assembly of Georgia Legislative Changes Impacting Development Authorities – 2022

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During the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, the Legislature enacted several pieces of legislation that impact development authorities in our state. The following is a summary: PER DIEM CAP - ...more

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General Assembly of Georgia Legislative Changes Impacting Elections – 2022

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SPECIAL ELECTIONS - Act 310 (H.B. 907) provides that in even-numbered years a special election to present a question to the voters may be held on the third Tuesday in March provided that the special election occurs prior...more

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Ohio Ethics Commission announces the top five categories for investigations in 2021

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In its 2021 Annual Report, the Ohio Ethics Commission provides statistics and lists on several of the Commission’s activities for the year including a breakdown of the top five categories for investigations last year....more

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Ohio Ethics Commission Issues Advisory Opinion Allowing Voluntary Contributions from Solar Developer to Local Government

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Opinion Contains Several Important Caveats - On May 20, 2022, the Ohio Ethics Commission issued an advisory opinion, Inf. Adv. Op. No. 2022-INF-0520 (Lecklider), in response to a local government’s questions about...more

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Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Advises Judges May Provide Letters of Recommendation Under Certain Circumstances

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Ohio judges may provide letters of recommendation for individuals so long as the letters are based on the judges’ personal, firsthand knowledge of the individuals and the letters are not an abuse of the prestige of their...more

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Broad Street Brief: Major Changes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Approved by Council Committee

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Major Changes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Approved by Council Committee- On Tuesday, the Committee on Law and Government unanimously approved a measure that would allow Philadelphia voters to decide if the Zoning...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 2, Issue 28

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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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Summary of HB1125: Deceptive Lead Generation

Lawsuit advertisements—specifically ones that target prescription drugs and medical devices—can be dangerous. Nationwide, dramatized and exaggerated legal ads have flooded both televisions and the internet, often masquerading...more

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Know Your Local Lobbying Laws – Failure Can Be Costly

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Corporations, especially those engaged in procurement lobbying, must be mindful of not just state, but also local, lobbying laws. Failure to comply with local lobbyist registration and reporting requirements can be costly....more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 1, Issue 34

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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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Illinois 2021 Legislative Preview

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The Illinois legislature hoped to build on its blockbuster 2019 with a comprehensive energy bill, changes to the tax structure for a Chicago casino to ensure the project’s viability, a worker classification bill for the gig...more

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The Ethics of Social Media “Friendship”

Social media information that reflects a person’s physical condition, activity level, and emotional state is a particularly valuable source of discovery in product liability and personal injury cases. See, e.g., Forman v....more

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JLEC gives guidance that "all invited" does not mean "will not kick you out"

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The Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC) recently gave guidance that lobbyists and employers must “affirmatively invite” all members of the General Assembly or all members of the House or Senate to qualify as an “all...more

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Governor Murphy, in State of the State Address, Focuses on Ethics and Pay-to-Play Reform

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In Governor Murphy’s January 14, 2020 State of the State address, the first-term governor promised to propose, in the coming weeks, reforms to the State’s ethics laws, financial disclosures, and pay-to-play laws. The Governor...more

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Statements of Financial Interest Cannot be Redacted (Section 306; Ethics Act)

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In Guydish v. Crestwood School District, AP 2019-0643, the requester sought copies of the statements of financial interests filed by the school district’s current school board members pursuant to the Public Official and...more

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New York State Comprehensive Lobbying Regulations Overview

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New York State’s first-ever Comprehensive Lobbying Regulations were approved by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) and will take full effect on January 1, 2019. The new regulations incorporate and...more

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Voters in Three States Approve Ballot Measures Involving Campaign Contribution Limits and Ethics Reforms

On Election Day in 2018, voters in three states approved amendments to rules involving a variety of ethics reforms involving lobbying, contributions and gifts....more

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New York's First Comprehensive Lobbying Regulations Take Effect January 1, 2019

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On January 1, 2019, new lobbying regulations go into effect in New York. Developed by the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), these regulations apply to organizations and individuals registered as lobbyists or clients...more

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Recent Political Law Developments in Missouri and Maine

This mailing summarizes Missouri's new requirements for certain federal PACs and Maine's new requirement that lobbyists attend in-person anti-harassment training....more

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JCOPE Promulgates New Lobbying Regulations; Kansas Expands Scope of Lobbying Law

Below, we have summarized recent developments regarding New York and Kansas lobbying requirements. New York Lobbying Regulations - On April 24, 2018, the New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) voted to...more

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