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2024 Post-Election Considerations for Inaugurations, Transitions, Special Elections and Personnel Entering or Leaving Government

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

Best Best & Krieger LLP

California Updates Levine Act “Pay to Play” Campaign Contribution Restrictions for 2025

Governor Newsom signed a bill on September 30 that will update the State’s “pay to play” campaign contribution law commonly known as the “Levine Act” starting on January 1, 2025. The Levine Act currently prohibits agency...more

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Pay-to-Play Alert: The Importance of Vetting the Specifics of a Political Contribution

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As explained in our prior client alert, the presence of a sitting state-level elected official—Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—on a presidential ticket should increase vigilance among investment advisers regarding the potential...more

Nossaman LLP

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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Selection of Gov. Walz as VP Harris's Running Mate Triggers Federal Pay-to-Play Restrictions on Investment Advisers and Other...

Vice President Kamala Harris's selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate imposes restrictions on campaign contributions to the Harris-Walz campaign by federally registered investment advisers (RIAs), exempt...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Securities Enforcement Update: Presidential Election Campaign Donations May Trigger Investment Adviser “Pay to Play” Rule

Overview: Investment advisers that seek to manage public money need to consider the SEC’s “pay to play” rule, which restricts election-related contributions by the firms or their “covered associates” to elected state...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2024 Presidential Election Alert: Harris-Walz Campaign Now in General Election Period

On August 6, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president and announced Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This marked the end of the primary election period for the Harris/Walz...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Walz’s Addition to Democratic Ticket Raises Pay-to-Play Issues for Donors in the Financial Industry

Employees of investment advisers must consider whether their employer is managing or seeking to manage public funds in Minnesota before donating to the Harris-Walz campaign this election season. Vice President Harris’...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Contributions to Harris/Walz Campaign Are Subject to Pay-to-Play Rules

Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate in her bid for president. Contributions to the Harris/Walz campaign are now subject to the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Pay-to-Play Rules Enter the 2024 Presidential Campaign

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On August 6, Vice President Kamala Harris selected Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her Vice-Presidential running mate for the 2024 general election. Since Governor Walz is a state official, his selection for the ticket...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A Guide for Directors to Political Law Issues in This Election Year

Key Points - - With the 2024 election season underway, corporations may want to support the presidential nominating conventions as well as transition efforts and inaugural activities for incoming federal, state and local...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Legal Considerations When Supporting and Participating in National Party Conventions

The 2024 presidential nominating conventions are only a few months away and both host cities — Milwaukee, where Republicans will gather in July, and Chicago, which welcomes Democrats in August — are hoping for returns to...more

Genova Burns LLC

Political-Law Calendar for 2024

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With the new year comes an opportunity to review and re-set the political-law compliance for campaigns, PACs, lobbyists, businesses, and individuals. The following checklist provides a brief overview of upcoming dates on the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Pay-to-Play Laws May Hinder Governor DeSantis’ Presidential Fundraising

After recently signing legislation allowing state officeholders to run for president without resigning from office, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race. As a sitting governor, DeSantis...more

Nossaman LLP

Compliance Notes - Vol. 4, Issue 22

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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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[Podcast] Top 5 Takeaways from New Jersey’s 2023 Pay-to-Play Reform

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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Political Contribution Disclosure Rules in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and the City of Philadelphia

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

Nossaman LLP

Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 1

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Here, we are expanding upon our eAlerts (where we provide substantive analysis on key issues), to deliver a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes, and court cases involving campaign finance,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Political Contribution Disclosure Rules in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island (UPDATED)

The following describes periodic pay-to-play reporting requirements under Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island laws. Certain corporate entities must file reports regarding their business relationships...more

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Private Fund Advisers Must Pay Close Attention to Nuances under Pay-to-Play Restrictions in Light of Upcoming Elections Nationwide

As the elections approach nationwide, advisers to private investment funds with current or prospective state or local government entity investors should be mindful of political activities by their personnel which could raise...more

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New Jersey’s 2016 Primary: Potential Pitfalls of Per Election & Pay-to-Play Limits

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New Jersey held its 2016 primary election on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. While most of the focus has been on the presidential primary, individuals and entities that contribute in connection with New Jersey state and local...more

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