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State AG Pulse | Everybody Comes From Somewhere
Ambassador Jim Gilmore: From the Popular Virginia Car Tax Reimbursements to Current Foreign Affairs
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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
Hochul Raises $11 Million in First Half of 2025 for Reelection and Party Support - Governor Kathy Hochul raised $4 million for her 2026 reelection campaign and another $7 million for the state Democratic Party between...more
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon faces potential $9.8 million fine for improperly accepting campaign cash - “State election officials have informed Senate President Don Harmon that he will face more than $9.8 million in...more
Individuals and business or nonprofit entities–such as corporations, partnerships and LLCs– that do not receive political contributions (i.e., do not have a PAC), but only make such contributions to California state and...more
Under SB 1243, attorneys, architects, engineers, planners, political consultants, and other “agents” are absolutely barred from making political contributions to elected and appointed officials while a decision is pending and...more
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
Now that the 2024 election has passed, individuals and organizations must be mindful of special legal issues that arise from contributions made to, and expenses incurred for, federal, state or local inaugural or transition...more
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
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 January 11, the FEC approved an advisory opinion allowing a federal candidate or officeholder to establish a state leadership PAC (S-LPACs) that will engage solely in state and local (i.e., nonfederal) elections and ballot...more
In this episode, partner Mark Renaud discusses what corporations and government contractors need to know following New Jersey's April 2023 campaign finance reform bill, which includes significant revisions to state and local...more
In this episode, Wiley Partner Mark Renaud discusses PAC audits. Mark covers the different types of audits a PAC may undergo and under what circumstances a PAC may elect to undergo an audit. Join Mark as he discusses what an...more
Commonwealth Court Sides With Philadelphia DA Krasner Regarding Impeachment; Next Steps Remain Unclear- Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court concluded last Friday that none of the seven articles of impeachment filed by state...more
President Biden, Vice President Harris Visit Philadelphia to Support Pennsylvania Democrats; Presidents Biden, Obama to Visit (Again) This Saturday....more
Although the 2022 midterm elections are still months away, planning and fundraising for the major parties’ 2024 conventions are already underway as cities compete to host the festivities. Last week, the Republican National...more
Alabama’s current state and local elections have brought renewed attention to campaign finance laws as many races see increased spending and donations. During this election cycle, the Alabama House of Representatives has been...more
2022 is an election year for the majority of Congress and most states across the U.S. This current campaign cycle is bringing renewed attention to campaign issues, including many candidates missing filing deadlines in...more
Last November, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law making several changes and additions to the state’s election laws. While some portions of the law affect broader issues like voter registration and...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
FPPC Will Enforce Limits - In an effort to combat corruption — or the appearance of corruption — at all levels of government, Assembly Bill 571 creates identical campaign contribution limits to those imposed on certain...more
With the November 2020, U.S. presidential election quickly approaching, and its outcome possibly having a far-reaching impact on American business, many U.S. firms are beginning to consider their engagement strategies for the...more
On June 8, 2018, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed an executive order requiring recipients of major government contracts to disclose certain political activities. All business entities seeking contracts valued at more than...more
The recent major revisions to Arizona’s campaign finance laws (passed in bills S.B. 1516, H.B. 2296 and H.B. 2297), which took effect late last year, modified the previous restrictions on corporate contributions to political...more