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An Overview of Federal Tax Filing Obligations for Political Action Committees

As those in the U.S. enter tax season, now is a good time to review and ensure company PACs are in compliance with federal tax law. As organizations that primarily engage in political activities, PACs are generally tax-exempt...more

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Political Contribution Disclosure Rules in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island - Update

The following summarizes periodic pay-to-play reporting requirements under laws in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island. Certain companies must file reports regarding their business...more

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Federal Election Contribution Limits Increase for 2025-2026

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On January 30, 2025, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) released new, inflation-adjusted contribution limits for the 2025-2026 election cycle. Federal law limits the amounts and sources of campaign contributions from...more

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In-Compliance: December 2024 Round-Up

A Lookback at the Federal Election Commission in 2024 by: Matt Petersen - Now that the presidential election has concluded and 2024 is drawing to a close, it is worth looking back at one of the most consequential years for...more

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Federal PAC Post-General Election Reports Due December 5

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All federally registered PACs are required to file post-general election reports with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) by midnight EST on Thursday, December 5, regardless of their activity. This includes both monthly and...more

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FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Reports Due Before the End of the Year

Under new rules that went into effect in 2024, certain business entities are now required to file Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) Reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S....more

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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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2024 Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines Update

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Ohio’s campaign finance reporting deadlines were updated for 2024, please find the latest deadlines and other campaign finance compliance information on the chart here....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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Political Contribution Disclosure Rules in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island

The following summarizes periodic pay-to-play reporting requirements under laws in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island. Certain companies must file reports regarding their business...more

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Political-Law Calendar for 2024

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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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Important Changes to ELEC Pre-Election Reporting

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With just over a week remaining until election day, now is the time for reporting committees, individuals and corporations, and organizations to prepare for and understand their ELEC reporting obligations. Under the Elections...more

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Political Law With The Simpsons - A Four Part Series

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As far back as 1995, The Simpsons established that you don't win friends with salad. Even though you may not make any friends with salad, it still has a monetary value. This dichotomy can actually teach us something...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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How to Ensure Political Compliance Before Election Day

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With only days to go before the momentous 2022 midterm elections, the time is right to review last-minute political-compliance tips. Do Your Homework Before Making a Political Contribution - While many of the...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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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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Companies Face New Pressure From Shareholders and Regulators To Disclose Political Policies and Contributions

Takeaways - Activist shareholders are increasing the pressure on companies to disclose their political spending and their lobbying and trade association activity. In 2021, a record 40% of shareholders’ proposals...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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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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Political Contribution Disclosure Rules in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and the City of Philadelphia

The following summarizes the periodic reporting requirements under Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island laws for certain corporate entities to file reports regarding their business...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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Political Contribution Disclosure Rules in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island (UPDATED)

The following describes periodic pay-to-play reporting requirements under Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island laws. Certain corporate entities must file reports regarding their business relationships...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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NJ ELEC Introduces Electronic Filing System for New Jersey PACs

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After years of filing paper reports, New Jersey PACs now have the option to file their regular campaign-finance reports using ELEC’s new electronic system. The new e-filing system is available now for New Jersey PACs and...more

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