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Publications
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01.21.2021Biden Executive Order Significantly Broadens Ethics Requirements for AppointeesUpdatesIn one of his first official acts, President Biden signed an executive order that sets stringent ethics rules for incoming executive branch appointees. The Executive Order on Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel reinstates and further expands ethics standards from previous administrations.
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2020Political Participation in 2020: Top Legal Concerns for Your CompanyLawyer PublicationsChange has come to Washington, D.C. and state legislatures around the country. The fast pace of political changes can create both challenges and opportunities when it comes to complying with the rules governing corporate participation in the political process. Review our list of key areas to focus on when reviewing company practices and ways to navigate the most common issues that can arise.
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04.02.2019Changes to Lobbying Disclosure Act Registration and Reporting FormsUpdatesAs of March 29, 2019, the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) online reporting forms comply with the disclosure requirements of the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 (JACK Act).
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01.17.2019Reminder for Lobbying Disclosure Act RegistrantsUpdatesThe fourth quarter federal lobbying activity reports, covering the period from October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, are due on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
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03.23.2018FEC Releases NPRM for Disclaimers on Internet CommunicationsUpdatesThe Federal Election Commission took a step last week toward clarifying the “paid for by” and other disclaimer requirements that apply to political advertisements that appear on digital media.
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11.06.2017Proposed Legislation Boosts Enforcement of Foreign Agents Registration ActUpdatesU.S. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley introduced the “Disclosing Foreign Influence Act” last week, a Senate bill which would amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, to remove an exemption from registration and boost enforcement by the DOJ.
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09.05.2017CEOs, Politics and the Law: Guidelines for a New Era in Corporate Social SpeechUpdatesIn recent weeks, America’s CEOs have spoken out on social issues like never before, placing the business community firmly within the national debate.
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07.12.2017U.S. House Considering Change to Enforcement of Trade Association PAC RulesUpdates
A bill currently being considered by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations could significantly alter the way trade associations may solicit contributions for their political action committees (PACs) in fiscal year 2018.
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03.2017New Ethics and Campaign Contribution Rules Enacted in San FranciscoUpdatesSan Francisco voters enacted Proposition T by an overwhelming majority in the November 2016 election; the measure was placed on the ballot by a unanimous vote of the San Francisco Ethics Commission.
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03.10.2017Department of Justice Posts Foreign Agent Informational Materials OnlineUpdatesThe Foreign Agents Registration Unit of the U.S. Department of Justice has updated its website to make available to the public searchable and downloadable informational materials filed by foreign agents. Informational materials are documents or other communications distributed on behalf of a foreign principal to two or more people.
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02.02.2017A Guide to Executive Branch Gift Rules for 2017UpdatesIn this update, we summarize the current rules on providing gifts to federal executive branch officials and employees, including amendments to those rules effective January 1, 2017.
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01.30.2017Executive Order Adds Ethics Commitments for Executive Branch AppointeesUpdatesOn January 28, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order setting new ethics commitments for incoming executive branch appointees.
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05.2016The Lobbying Manual: A Complete Guide to Federal Lobbying Law and PracticeLawyer PublicationsThis updated fifth edition provides detailed guidance for compliance with the suite of laws that impact federal government relations professionals. It provides practical examples of how to be compliant, and covers all of the major federal statutes and regulations that govern the practice of federal government relations work.
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01.28.2010Supreme Court Makes Landmark Decision on Political Advertising FundingUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Citizens United v. FEC, a case examining the legality of a documentary film released in 2008 about Hillary Clinton’s candidacy for president. In a 5-4 ruling, the court struck down laws banning independent electoral and issue advocacy sponsored by nonprofit and for-profit corporations.
Presentations
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10.22.2018Building a Government Affairs Compliance ProgramSpeaking EngagementsAssociation of Corporate Council (ACC) Annual Meeting / Austin, TX
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09.07.2017Complying with Campaign Finance, Lobbying and Ethics Laws: Foreign Nationals; Independent Expenditure FinancingSpeaking Engagements
PLI’s Corporate Political Activities 2017 / Washington, D.C.
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05.18.2017Lobbying Compliance Basics/Boot CampSpeaking EngagementsPanelist
2017 Lobbying Institute / Washington, D.C. -
05.18.2017Lobbying Ethics And The Revolving DoorSpeaking Engagements
Moderator
2017 Lobbying Institute / Washington, D.C. -
05.18.2017
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03.11.2016Election Law Compliance in This Critical Year: Avoiding the PitfallsSpeaking Engagements
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Corporate Counsel Institute / Washington, D.C. -
02.06.2016Lobbying Ethics and the LawSpeaking EngagementsPresenter
The Bryce Harlow Workshop on Ethics and Lobbying / American University, Washington, D.C.
