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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Maybe You’re a Lobbyist After All: Strict New Federal Guidance Released

Major changes to key guidance from Canada’s Lobbying Commissioner will significantly increase the number of companies subject to registration requirements under Canadian lobbying law. The principal net effect of these...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The UK Foreign Influence Registration Scheme – What You Need to Know

On 1 April 2025, the UK government confirmed that the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) — which was established under the National Security Act 2023 — will come into force from 1 July 2025. The UK government has...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Senators Look to Close Prominent FARA Registration Exemptions by Introducing STRATEGIC Act

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On September 19, a group of Republican Senators led by Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the STRATEGIC Act of 2024 to combat Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence within the United...more

Perkins Coie

Proposed CA Legislation Would Impose FARA-like Requirements on Agents of Foreign Entities and Subsidiaries

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The California State Assembly is considering legislation to impose registration requirements on agents of foreign principals who advocate before California officials. The legislation comes while the U.S. Department of Justice...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Germany Reformed Its Lobbying Laws. Are the EU and UK Next?

Historically, multinational companies and those lobbying on their behalf mostly concerned themselves with the U.S. and Canadian legal frameworks for lobbying. But more and more jurisdictions are establishing increasingly...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

2024 Lobbyist Law Changes

Following last year’s significant changes to Minnesota’s lobbyist regulations, Governor Tim Walz has signed two bills that further amend these provisions. The Elections Omnibus bill, H.F. 4772 (MN Session Laws 2024, Chapter...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FARA: 2023 Review and 2024 Preview

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Aggressive enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) continued last year, and that trend shows no signs of receding in 2024. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2023 filed its first affirmative civil...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 5th National Forum on FARA - December 1st, National Harbor, MD

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 5th National Forum on FARA returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will feature the most complex, high stakes FARA issues at the forefront. This event is...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Attention Lobbyists and Registrants: A New Code of Conduct Has Come Into Effect in Canada

A new edition of the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct (the “Code”) came into effect on July 1, 2023 under Canada’s federal Lobbying Act and replaces the version that has been in force since 2015 (the “2015 Code”). Canadian federal...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Gouvernement fédéral : Consultation publique sur un registre visant la transparence en matière d’influence étrangère

Le 10 mars 2023, le ministre fédéral de la Sécurité publique, l’honorable Marco Mendicino, a annoncé le lancement par le gouvernement fédéral d’une consultation publique sur la création d’un registre visant la transparence en...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Registry

On March 10, 2023, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, announced the federal government’s launch of a public consultation on the creation of a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry in Canada...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FARA: 2022 Review and 2023 Preview

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The trend in aggressive enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) enforcement continued in 2022 with the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) first affirmative civil enforcement lawsuit in over 20 years and a number...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

FARA’s Big Finish

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At the beginning of the year, we predicted that 2022 would be the next big year for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). And 2022 delivered, though not always in ways...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Think Tanks May Need to Rethink FARA Registration

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When considering who must register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA” or “the Act”), one normally thinks of individuals, law firms, or marketing firms, the typical kinds of agents that must register for...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Transparency and Accessibility in Lobbying: Implementation of a New Registry, Carrefour Lobby Québec

In Quebec, lobbyists carrying out their activities with public office holders have been governed since 2002 by provisions of the Lobbying Transparency and Ethics Act (Act). Essentially, the purpose of the Act is to ensure the...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Transparence et accessibilité en matière de lobbyisme : un nouveau registre nommé Carrefour Lobby Québec

Depuis 2002, les lobbyistes qui exercent des activités auprès de titulaires d’une charge publique sont régis par les dispositions de la Loi sur la transparence et l’éthique en matière de lobbyisme (la « Loi »). Cette dernière...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Quebec Elections: Vigilance Is Essential in Interactions With Government Entities and Public Office Holders

In the run-up to the provincial election in Quebec, which is set to take place on October 3, 2022, businesses and organizations should be reminded of the importance of adhering to the framework governing political activity...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Élections au Québec : la vigilance est de mise lors des interactions avec les instances gouvernementales

À l’approche des prochaines élections provinciales québécoises, qui se tiendront le 3 octobre prochain, il est essentiel de rappeler aux entreprises et aux organisations l’importance de respecter le cadre rigoureux qui régit...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

FARA Enforcement Is Here to Stay

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On June 7, 2022, the media published a search warrant application seeking access to the electronic communications of a retired four-star Marine Corps general, General John R. Allen, in a criminal investigation into potential...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Considérations commerciales et juridiques : Élections provinciales de 2022 en Ontario

La campagne électorale provinciale a été déclenchée en Ontario. À l’approche du jour du scrutin, soit le 2 juin 2022, les entreprises et les organisations qui participent ou prévoient participer au processus politique doivent...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Business and Legal Considerations: 2022 Ontario Provincial Election

The Ontario provincial campaign has begun. As we approach Election Day, June 2, 2022, businesses and organizations who engage or are planning to engage in the political process should be mindful of the rigorous third party...more

Freeman Law

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)

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The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq., is a federal statute passed in 1938 that was originally intended to combat the dissemination of Nazi and Communist propaganda within the United States. FARA...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Communiquer avec le gouvernement fédéral : rappel à tous

Les Canadiens sont allés aux urnes le 20 septembre 2021; et le prochain gouvernement sera libéral, mais minoritaire. Toute entreprise ou organisation qui envisage de communiquer avec un titulaire d’une charge publique...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Communicating with the Federal Government: A Refresher

On September 20, 2021, Canadians cast their ballots. The Liberal Party of Canada won a plurality of seats and is expected to be invited to form a minority government. The new cabinet is anticipated to be announced in the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

New Lobbying Registration Requirement for the Puerto Rico House of Representatives

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Early in 2021, the Puerto Rico House of Representatives issued an Administrative Order requiring all natural and legal persons who receive compensation to lobby the House to register prior to engaging in any lobbying...more

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