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FEC Announces New Federal Campaign Contribution Limits - January 2025

New federal campaign contribution limits have been announced by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Per the requirements of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, the FEC must adjust certain federal contribution...more

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

Update: Sixth Circuit Stays Preliminary Injunction Against Ohio Foreign National Ban Pending Appeal

On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted the state of Ohio’s motion to stay a preliminary injunction, previously issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, against...more

2024 Presidential Election Alert: Harris-Walz Campaign Now in General Election Period

On August 6, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president and announced Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This marked the end of the primary election period for the Harris/Walz...more

Contributions to Harris/Walz Campaign Are Subject to Pay-to-Play Rules

Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate in her bid for president. Contributions to the Harris/Walz campaign are now subject to the...more

Presidential Election Alert: Campaign Finance Implications for Harris for President

On July 21, 2024, President Joseph Biden announced that he was ending his bid for reelection and instead endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. A presumptive nominee withdrawing so close to the party convention...more

SEC Penalizes Adviser in New Rule 206(4)-5 Proceeding

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) censured and imposed a $60,000 civil penalty on Wayzata Investment Partners LLC (Wayzata) for violating SEC Rule 206(4)-5 (the Pay-to-Play Rule). Under the...more

Chicago’s New Lobbyist Registration Thresholds Take Effect July 1

On July 1, 2024, registration thresholds under the city of Chicago’s lobbying law take effect. Under the law, individuals will need to register for city lobbying communications if they: - are compensated or spend $1,250...more

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

Legal Considerations When Supporting and Participating in National Party Conventions

The 2024 presidential nominating conventions are only a few months away and both host cities — Milwaukee, where Republicans will gather in July, and Chicago, which welcomes Democrats in August — are hoping for returns to...more

Contributions to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Presidential Campaign Are Subject to Federal Pay-to-Play Rules

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis filed paperwork on May 24, 2023, to run for president in the 2024 election. In light of his announcement, it is important to keep in mind that contributions made to or solicited on behalf of Gov....more

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