Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) reports covering lobbying activities and political contributions are both due in July. If you’re registered under the LDA, or if you think you might need to be, here is what you need to know: What is the LDA? The LDA requires lobbying firms and companies or associations who employ in-house […]
By: David M. Mason, JD Sr. VP, Compliance Services The case for sound policies in lieu of ‘gaming’ the system The Washington Post recently reported that Florida Democrats are attempting to qualify a ballot initiative to undo an electoral calendar change that Florida Democrats imposed several decades ago in an effort to change the election system to […]
By: Dave Mason Sr. VP, Compliance Services Post-election Contribution Rules vary by state Elections don’t always turn out as expected. When the unexpected happens, our PAC clients sometimes want to get back on the winning side by making post-election contributions. Whether such contributions count against limits for the election that just occurred, or for the […]
Arkansas voters approved Issue 3, a constitutional amendment to ban corporate and union contributions to Arkansas candidates, on Tuesday, November 4. The amendment is effective immediately. Companies that have been making corporate contributions in Arkansas may wish to consider using their Federal PACs to remain politically active in the state. Federal PACs contributing more than […]
