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FEC to Reconsider Regulation of Free Online Political Advocacy

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Since the early days of the internet, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has kept its hands off of unpaid online political expression. Though federal campaign finance law generally treats paid online communications as...more

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In-Compliance Newsletter: March 2024 Round-up

On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Lindke v. Freed and a per curiam opinion in O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier addressing when a public official may prevent a person from commenting on the public...more

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Non-Federal Transfers to Federal Candidates and Reporting Implications

Recently, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) issued an advisory opinion that provided a valuable clarification about the prohibition against federal candidates raising or spending “soft money.”...more

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FEC Post-General Reports Due December 8

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All federally registered PACs and party committees and all federal campaign committees for candidates participating in the 2022 general election are required to file Post-General Reports with the FEC by midnight EST on...more

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Remaining 2022 Filing Deadlines for Federal PACs

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The FEC’s reporting deadlines for federal PACs are slightly different in election and non-election years. In 2022, federal PACs are required to file post-general reports and may be required to file pre-general reports....more

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Federal Electioneering Communications and Coordinated Communications Periods Begin for General Election

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The federal requirements surrounding certain election-related communications leading up to the general election are currently in effect through November 8, 2022. The 90-day coordinated communications period and 60-day...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 3, Issue 19

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The Senate Rules and Administration panel approved Dara Lindenbaum’s nomination to the Federal Election Commission, sending her nomination to the Senate floor. Lindenbaum would fill the seat of Commissioner Steven Walther....more

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Donors and Super PACs Beware: Reporting Sources of LLC Contributions Will Now Be Strictly Enforced

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A federal Super PAC has an affirmative duty to verify whether a contribution from an LLC is attributable to individuals behind the entity, according to a Federal Election Commission (FEC) statement in a recently closed...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

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$456,000 Fine for FECA Violation? Federal Court Says OK.

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Former Florida Congressman David Rivera’s legal troubles continued to mount last month after a federal judge approved a $456,000 fine for his “knowing and willful” campaign finance violations. This long-running case is a...more

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H.R. 1 Passes House; If Enacted, Would Significantly Change Campaign Finance and Lobbying Laws

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On March 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 by a 220-210 vote. As its designation indicates, the bill is a top priority for the Democratic majority in Congress and the Biden Administration. If enacted into...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 15

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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 Modifies Ethics Laws and Several Jurisdictions Update Reporting Requirements in Light of COVID-19 | Insights |...

As federal, state and local governments grapple with the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of jurisdictions have modified certain ethics, lobbying and campaign finance requirements in response to the crisis. Below, we describe...more

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Happy New Year: Tips for Federal PAC & Lobbying Compliance in the 2020 Election Year

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Although it may feel like the 2020 presidential election year has already been here for months (or years), the calendar finally reads 2020. Before you get too busy with 2020, we wanted to share a few useful tips for your PAC...more

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State and Federal Campaign Finance Reports Due – April 14 and April 15

While most of us are focused on getting our taxes finished, do not forget to file your campaign finance reports too! All Minnesota political committees, political funds, independent expenditure committees and independent...more

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Federal Campaign Finance PAC Reports – Due July 31, 2015

All Federal Political Action Committees (PACs) are required to submit a campaign finance report to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on or before Friday, July 31, 2015. Unless the PAC has elected a monthly filing...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - April 2015

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - GSA and HHS Issue a Notice Regarding Conducting a National Dialogue To Reduce Reporting Compliance Costs for Federal Contractors and Grantees - The General Services Administration (GSA)...more

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Don't Sweat the Details...Unless You're Filing at the FEC

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Few federal agencies have rules as picky, or as confusing, as the Federal Election Commission. But surely minor transgressions in reports won’t have any significant repercussions, right? Well, maybe....more

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