With the election season in full swing, there is increased interest in political contributions. It is important for financial institutions subject to SEC Rule 206(4)-5 for investment advisers, CFTC Rule 23.451 for swap...more
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
In this client alert, we summarize recent political law developments in California.
FPPC Votes To Issue Commission Opinion on New Pay-to-Play Bill -
At a meeting on November 17, 2022, the California Fair Political...more
Maryland Pay-to-Play Amendments - Maryland Senate Bill 15 has expanded reporting requirements in the state, requiring organizations that spend at least $500 in lobbyist compensation to file a semiannual report disclosing...more
The annual equity report for all Pennsylvania lobbyists and lobbying firms is due July 30, 2022, as required by Act 70 of 2021. The filing discloses either the total value or percentage of equity held by a lobbyist or...more
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
As required by Act 70 of 2021, Pennsylvania lobbyists and lobbying firms must file their initial equity reports by October 7, 2021. The reports disclose either the total value or percentage of equity held by a lobbyist or...more
The next quarterly update required under the Illinois pay-to-play law is due August 14, 2021. As described in earlier mailings, the Illinois pay-to-play law requires many companies with aggregate annual state bids, proposals...more
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
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