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Compliance Notes - Vol. 5, Issue 30

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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

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FEC Advisory Opinion Approves Federal Candidate Request to Add Super PAC to Joint Fundraising Committee

In Advisory Opinion 2024-07, the FEC approved a request made by Team Graham, the principal campaign committee of Senator Lindsey Graham, to add a Super PAC to an existing joint fundraising committee named Graham Majority...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 5, Issue 29

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Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has censured and fined a large, registered investment advisor, Obra Capital Management (Obra), $95,000 after learning an associate of the...more

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2024 UK General Election Rules for businesses on political engagement

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Now that we know the UK general election is set for 4 July 2024, businesses connected with the UK may look to increase their political efforts or support for a particular party over the coming weeks. While the UK’s campaign...more

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Assessing the New Jersey Elections Transparency Act Before the 2023 General Election

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We are now less than eight weeks out from Election Day 2023, and even less time to go before the start of vote-by-mail and early voting. This year is the first in a series of big elections: the entire New Jersey Legislature...more

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Let the Race Begin: A Refresher on Election Rules for Alberta’s 2023 General Election

Alberta’s 2023 general election campaign officially starts today, with election day being held on May 29. Albertans who plan to make financial contributions to parties, candidates or third-party advertisers should be mindful...more

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Who Can Make Political Contributions in New Jersey?

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​​​​​​​Now that Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, we are only two months out from important federal and state elections here in New Jersey. In this period will come a rush of dinners, cocktail parties, and breakfasts, all...more

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What Midterms? With Convention Planning Underway, Prospective Donors Should Know Who’s Already Asking for Their Money in 2024

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

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The IEs are Coming: Regulated-Industry Companies Now Free to Make Independent Expenditures in NJ

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Late yesterday, the United States District Court of the District of New Jersey held that a century-old statute “does not ban any entity from making independent expenditures” in New Jersey. The decision comes just in time for...more

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$456,000 Fine for FECA Violation? Federal Court Says OK.

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Former Florida Congressman David Rivera’s legal troubles continued to mount last month after a federal judge approved a $456,000 fine for his “knowing and willful” campaign finance violations. This long-running case is a...more

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Alaska Ballot Measure Targets the ‘True Sources’ of Dark Money

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As previously reported in Election Law News, Alaskans narrowly passed Ballot Measure 2 in the 2020 general election. This measure implements an open primary and ranked choice voting in the state, along with other electoral...more

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Navigating Contributions for Recounts and Runoff Elections

With recounts and runoffs underway in multiple races, candidates and political party committees are actively soliciting contributions to fund the efforts. Individuals or political action committees (PACs) looking to...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 25

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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

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Know Your (Pay-to-Play) Contribution Limits: Fundraising for New Jersey’s 2021 Gubernatorial Election Has Begun

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The 2020 Presidential Election is right around the corner and New Jersey’s 2021 gubernatorial election is not far behind! Not only are invitations for socially-distanced and zoom events in connection with the 2020 general...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 17

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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

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 14

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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

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COVID-19 Political Law Updates

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As the entire globe faces the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, the political world is working to adjust to the new normal. Campaign ads are already focusing on COVID-19 claims, and we are also seeing in-person events...more

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Notable Political Law Developments in New York, Texas and Los Angeles

Below, please find a summary of notable political law developments in New York, Texas and the city of Los Angeles. New York State Reduces Contribution Limits Beginning in November 2022 - Late last year, the New York...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Post-Election Issues (Inaugurations, Transitions, and Special Elections)

Now that the 2018 midterm elections are over, we must contend with legal issues that arise from activities related to federal, state and local inaugural and transition committees, as well as recounts and runoff elections. As...more

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Midterm Congressional Election Year Merits Extra Pay-to-Play Vigilance by Investment Advisers

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Midterm congressional elections are expected to see a historic number of candidates competing. The record number of candidates comes as individual races become increasingly expensive and trends portend record spending. All of...more

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B.C. Bans Corporate and Union Donations in Provincial and Municipal Election Campaigns

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On November 30, 2017, amendments to the Election Act (EA), and the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA), came into force, which prohibit unions and corporations from contributing to provincial and municipal...more

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Calling all New Jersey Government Contractors: What is your Plan for Political Activity Compliance in Anticipation of the 2017...

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With only 19 days until the presidential election and the final debate being held tonight, most of the country is focused on national politics. Although the presidential election may be taking center stage, now is the time...more

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What Do The Jersey Shore, The 2015 General Election & Understanding Applicable Contribution Limits Have in Common?

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No – this is not a bad joke (although it could have the makings of one) – rather, because this past weekend marked the “official” start to summer and also marked the start of New Jersey’s 2015 general election cycle, we...more

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