If you interact with government officials in New York on a federal, state, or municipal level, you may be considered a “lobbyist.” Even if your title or primary job description does not include the words “lobbying,”...more
New York state law prohibits lobbyists and clients of lobbyists and other individuals or entities who have interests before the State from offering or giving a gift to any public official, unless under the circumstances it is...more
The increased public attention to cases involving the deaths of individuals in police custody and in police officer-related shootings has resulted in intense scrutiny and contributed to protests and violent uprisings in some...more
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (“JCOPE”) released proposed rulemaking to clarify its lobbying regulations, as published in the New York State Register on July 15, 2020. This comes a few months after releasing the...more