Sittenfeld v. United States – Campaign Contributions as Crimes?
The VA Primary – A Bellwether For the Country?
What Every Law Firm Leader Can Learn from Law Day and the Perkins Coie Ruling: On Record PR
Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Brody Mullins: Goldilocks and the Wolves of K Street, A Historical Account of Lobbying in the U.S.
A Look Ahead to the 2024 State AG Elections From DAGA President Sean Rankin — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
(Podcast) The Briefing: Trump Train Derailed In “Electric Avenue” Copyright Lawsuit
The Briefing: Trump Train Derailed In “Electric Avenue” Copyright Lawsuit
(Podcast) The Briefing: “Hold On” – You Can’t Use That Music in Your Presidential Campaign
The Briefing: “Hold On” – You Can’t Use That Music in Your Presidential Campaign
Crypto & Politics: Insights from Former Congressman David McIntosh
Raising Money for Federal Candidates
State AG Pulse | Everybody Comes From Somewhere
Ambassador Jim Gilmore: From the Popular Virginia Car Tax Reimbursements to Current Foreign Affairs
State AG Pulse | Swinging Through the Rust Belt, the Sun Belt and the South
State AG Pulse | High Profile Candidates, Big Issues Dominate in the NC Race
State AG Pulse | The Election of the Double Haters
Election Year Compliance Tips for Nonprofit Organizations
2024 Elections: The Race for the White House and Congress
Video: Things to Remember in Q1 when Preparing 2024 Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) Reports
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