Revolving Door Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hiring from (or Heading to) Government
Choosing Your LDA Reporting Path for 2025
Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Brody Mullins: Goldilocks and the Wolves of K Street, A Historical Account of Lobbying in the U.S.
NYS Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State – Legislative Recap
Raising Money for Federal Candidates
Election Year Compliance Tips for Nonprofit Organizations
Video: Things to Remember in Q1 when Preparing 2024 Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) Reports
Early Returns Law & Politics Podcast with Jan Baran - Wes Bizzell: The Role of Corporate America and Associations in Politics
Nonprofit Basics: Election Year Issues for Private Foundations and Public Charities Part 3: Private Foundation Approaches to Policy Advocacy Allowed by the Internal Revenue Code
Nonprofit Basics: Election Year Issues for Private Foundations and Public Charities Part 2: Legislative Lobbying Activities by Public Charities
[Podcast] The LD-203 Contribution Report: Content, Context, and Compliance
A Different Kind of Advocacy | Amy & Steve Bresnen | Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Staying Compliant: Ensure that your Company is Prepared to Comply with the Lobbying Disclosure Act
The Federal Gift Rules Assistant: What You Need to Know and Why
H.R. 1 – The Impact on the FEC
H.R. 1 – How will the Lobbying Disclosure Act be Affected?
H.R. 1 – Disclosures, Disclaimers, and FEC Certifications: What Corporations, Non-Profits, and Trade Associations Need to Know
A Breakdown of the Biden-Harris Transition Ethics Plan
Lifting the Fog Over Lobbying Compliance - updated with impact of COVID-19 on NYS lobbying community
Lifting the Fog Over Lobbying Compliance
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance The Federal Election Commission (FEC) concluded in Advisory Opinion 2025-07 that the Libertarian Party organizations in Idaho,...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance The Federal Election Commission (FEC) will soon lose its ability to enforce and regulate campaign finance laws, NOTUS reported...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance The Federal Election Commission (FEC) approved two advisory opinions at its March 27, 2025, open meeting....more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - National Democrats filed suit Friday, February 28, 2025, to stave off what they say could be President Donald Trump’s...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - On February 13, 2025, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) made public an advisory opinion request from the Democratic Party...more
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
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - The Federal Election Commission (FEC) made public an advisory opinion request from Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a member of the U.S....more
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced increased federal contribution limits for the 2025-2026 election cycle. Certain adjustments, indexed for inflation, are made in odd-numbered years only....more
Today, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) released increased contribution limits for the 2025-2026 election cycle. The increased limits apply to contributions from individuals and non-multicandidate PACs to federal...more
A Lookback at the Federal Election Commission in 2024 by: Matt Petersen - Now that the presidential election has concluded and 2024 is drawing to a close, it is worth looking back at one of the most consequential years for...more
Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - The Federal Election Commission (FEC) elected Vice Chair Ellen L. Weintraub as Chair and Commissioner James E. “Trey” Trainor, III as Vice Chairman for 2025 at its open meeting on...more
Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - On November 26, 2024, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) published in the Federal Register a Notification of Availability of a Petition for Rulemaking in response to a Petition...more
Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance At its open meeting on October 10, 2024, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) approved an advisory opinion concluding that Congresswoman Nanette Barragán may use campaign funds to pay...more
Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - At its open meeting the week of September 15, 2024, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) approved a Notice of Disposition of a rulemaking and a draft interpretive rule regarding...more
The federal rules for electioneering communications kick in on September 6, 2024, and run through Election Day. These rules could affect your grassroots lobbying during this 60-day period if your ads are on radio or...more
Eighth Circuit Invalidates Missouri's Two-Year Lobbying Ban for Former Legislators and Staffers - The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated a Missouri state constitutional amendment that imposed a two-year lobbying...more
Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to adopt a final rule banning noncompete agreements. The FTC defines a "non-compete clause" broadly as a term or condition of employment that prohibits a worker from, or...more
With the 2024 election cycle underway, it is important for exempt organizations to understand and comply with relevant restrictions on political campaign activities to safeguard their tax-exempt status and avoid triggering...more
2024 promises to be busy for campaign finance and lobbying compliance reporters. This calendar includes each of the reporting dates for filings at the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (CFB) and the...more