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California Refines Political Giving Rules to Limit “Pay to Play” Concerns

Under SB 1243, attorneys, architects, engineers, planners, political consultants, and other “agents” are absolutely barred from making political contributions to elected and appointed officials while a decision is pending and...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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Important Updates to California’s “Pay to Play” Contribution Bans Go into Effect in 2025

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More Action By the FPPC Expected - Introduction to the Levine Act - In 2022, California lawmakers expanded the Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) to apply to local elected officials....more

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2024 Post-Election Considerations for Inaugurations, Transitions, Special Elections and Personnel Entering or Leaving Government

Now that the 2024 election has passed, individuals and organizations must be mindful of special legal issues that arise from contributions made to, and expenses incurred for, federal, state or local inaugural or transition...more

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Changes to Maryland Pay-to-Play Law Will Expand Reporting Obligations, Boost Public Scrutiny of State Public Contractors

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Starting this July, Maryland’s “pay-to-play” law, which requires public contractors to file campaign contribution disclosure reports with the State Board of Elections, will require for the first time that local government...more

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Important Changes to the New Jersey ELEC Pay-to-Play Annual Disclosure

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New Jersey has long had a requirement for business entities that hold government contracts to file a Business Entity Annual Statement (“Form BE”). The Form BE, normally due on March 30 of each year, will be due on April 1,...more

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Reminder: New Jersey Pay-to-Play Form BE Due April 1, 2024

The annual filing for state and local contractors required under New Jersey Chapter 271 (Form BE) is due April 1, 2024. As we have described in previous mailings, this report must be filed by a business entity if it received...more

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[Podcast] Top 5 Takeaways from New Jersey’s 2023 Pay-to-Play Reform

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In this episode, partner Mark Renaud discusses what corporations and government contractors need to know following New Jersey's April 2023 campaign finance reform bill, which includes significant revisions to state and local...more

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Compliance Corner: Calling all NJ Government Contractors - The ELEC Pay-to-Play Annual Disclosure March 30th Filing Deadline is...

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New Jersey’s annual pay-to-play filing deadline will be here at the end of March. If your business entity received payments of $50,000 or more (in the aggregate) as a result of New Jersey government contracts during the 2022...more

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Pennsylvania Government Contractor Pay-to-Play Disclosure Deadline - February 15, 2023

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Under Pennsylvania's pay-to-play disclosure law, any business entity that has been awarded any no-bid contract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any of its political subdivisions must file a disclosure with the...more

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Maryland Pay-to-Play Report Due November 30 UPDATED

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Please note that Maryland’s semiannual pay-to-play report is due on November 30 from certain state and local government contractors, even if no reportable contributions have been made....more

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[Webinar] What Companies and Others Need to Know about DC’s New Pay-to-Play Law - November 15th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

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The District of Columbia’s new pay-to-pay law becomes operational the day after the election, November 9, 2022. During this 30-minute webinar, you will learn about the nuances of the new law and how companies, trade...more

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Remember Local Pay-to-Play Laws: Delaware County, Pennsylvania Imposes New Disclosure Requirements

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Pay-to-play laws present a minefield for compliance because they can be found not only at the state level, but also the local level. As one of the most recent examples, beginning on April 1, 2022, Delaware County...more

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Reminder: New Jersey Pay-to-Play Form BE Due March 30, 2022

The annual filing for state and local contractors required under New Jersey Chapter 271 (Form BE) is due March 30, 2022. As we have described in previous mailings, this report must be filed if a business entity received...more

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Pennsylvania Government Contractor Pay-to-Play Disclosure Deadline - February 15, 2022

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Under Pennsylvania's pay-to-play disclosure law, any business entity that has been awarded any no-bid contract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any of its political subdivisions must file a disclosure with the...more

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Political Law Update for Banks, Utilities, Insurance Companies and Regulated Industries

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As summer winds down, we are entering the home stretch for the 2021 gubernatorial election in New Jersey. Because of the importance of this election, businesses and individuals who normally sit out politics may find...more

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Pay to Play Risk is High due to New Jersey 2021 Elections: Reduce your risk now!

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In this episode, partner Mark Renaud discusses Pay-to-Play laws as they apply in light of the 2021 gubernatorial and other elections in New Jersey. He covers what a Pay-to-Play law is and its function within the government...more

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Reminder: New Jersey Pay-to-Play Form BE Due March 30, 2021

The annual filing for state and local contractors required under New Jersey Chapter 271 (Form BE) is due March 30, 2021. As we have described in previous mailings, this report must be filed if a business entity received...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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Notable Political Law Developments in New York, Texas and Los Angeles

Below, please find a summary of notable political law developments in New York, Texas and the city of Los Angeles. New York State Reduces Contribution Limits Beginning in November 2022 - Late last year, the New York...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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Reminder: New Jersey Pay-to-Play Form BE Due April 1, 2019

The annual filing for state and local contractors required under New Jersey Chapter 271, known as Form BE, is due April 1, 2019....more

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

The following describes the periodic reporting requirements under five state laws for certain corporate entities to file reports regarding their business relationships with these states, as well as their political...more

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Skadden's 2019 Insights: Political Law: What to Consider When Providing Investment Fund Services to US State and Local Government...

With heightened attention to investment and depository rules as well as increased enforcement of federal and state pay-to-play rules, registered investment advisers (RIAs) and broker-dealers should address the unique legal...more

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Post-Election Issues (Inaugurations, Transitions, and Special Elections)

Now that the 2018 midterm elections are over, we must contend with legal issues that arise from activities related to federal, state and local inaugural and transition committees, as well as recounts and runoff elections. As...more

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