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08.22.2021Perkins Coie and its Political Law Group Announce the Formation of the Independent Firm Elias Law Group LLPPress ReleasesPerkins Coie and its Political Law Group announced today that 11 partners and 3 counsel will separate from the firm to form the independent firm Elias Law Group LLP. The new firm will represent candidates, party committees, political committees, nonprofit organizations, entities, and voters. Elias Law Group will be mission-driven, focusing on electing Democrats, supporting voting rights, and helping progressives make change.
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06.23.2018Brian Svoboda Quoted in Maryland Reporter.com - In Moco Exec Race, Comcast Refuses Blair Request to Take Down Attack AdGeneral NewsBrian Svoboda was quoted in an article on the Maryland Reporter.com, “In Moco Exec Race, Comcast Refuses Blair Request to Take Down Attack Ad,” regarding a political ad in Montgomery County.
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03.28.2018Partner Brian Svoboda Quoted by Bloomberg News - Bitcoin Campaign Donations Pose Potential Fraud RisksGeneral News
Bloomberg News
Brian Svoboda was quoted in the Bloomberg News article, “Bitcoin Campaign Donations Pose Potential Fraud Risks,” regarding virtual currency donations and the related gaps in campaign finance transparency regulations. -
11.06.2016Brian Svoboda Quoted in the National Journal - Trump Events Raise the Question: Is It Business or Is It Political?General News
Brian Svoboda was quoted in "Trump Events Raise the Question: Is It Business or Is It Political?," an article in National Journal, regarding Donald Trump's campaign events and how the Federal Election Commission may be involved.
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10.06.2016Partner Brian Svoboda Quoted in the National Journal - Members’ Campaign Cash Follows Them to the Afterlife … and So Do FEC RulesGeneral NewsPartner Brian Svoboda was quoted in the National Journal article, “Members’ Campaign Cash Follows Them to the Afterlife … and So Do FEC Rules” regarding campaign funds left behind by the late Rep. Alan Nunnelee.
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09.22.2016Partner Brian Svoboda Quoted in Bethesda Magazine - Delaney Files Complaint with FEC as TV Ad Wars Commence in District 6 Congressional RaceGeneral NewsPartner Brian Svoboda was quoted in the Bethesda Magazine article, “Delaney Files Complaint with FEC as TV Ad Wars Commence in District 6 Congressional Race” regarding the legality of a Super PAC involved in the District 6 Congressional Race.
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04.16.2016Brian Svoboda and David Lazarus Quoted in CNN - RNC Chair Points to Questionable 1860 Convention to Defend Delegate RulesGeneral News
Perkins Coie attorneys Brian Svoboda and David Lazarus wrote an analysis about the differences regarding convention rules during President Lincoln's run for office and present day in a CNN article titled, "RNC Chair Points to Questionable 1860 Convention to Defend Delegate Rules."
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04.04.2016Brian Svoboda and David Lazarus Quoted in WPTZ - Could RNC Delegates Be Bought? Legally, MaybeGeneral News
WPTZ
Brian Svoboda and David Lazarus were quoted in "Could RNC Delegates Be Bought? Legally, Maybe," a WPTZ article, regarding the March 16, 2016 blog post Bribery and the Brokered Convention? and pointing out that federal code prohibits candidates from promising appointments or employment "for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy."
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12.03.2015Partner Brian Svoboda Quoted in The National JournalGeneral News
The National Journal
Partner Brian Svoboda was quoted in an article in The National Journal titled, "Why It’s So Hard to Make a Campaign Donation With Bitcoin," regarding Bitcoin and a political campaign.