Election and Political Law
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Election and Political Law Articles
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The House Democratic Policy Committee held two days of public hearings this week focused on the Commonwealth's ling. -
Scores of corporations and individual executives have been accused, fined, or even imprisoned for knowingly violating the prohibition on corporate contributions and expenditures "in connection with" any federal election. Even minor alleged violations involving small sums of money can become frontpage stories and public relations nightmares. In view of the legal and public relations consequences of mistakes in this area, it is no wonder that prudent corporate counsel often steer their clients clear of any significant participation in campaign activity. -
This article reviews the Federal Election Commission's new rule relating to disclosure reporting for candidates and political committees. -
The purpose of this article is to provide a general explanation about Election Law. By that I mean the laws regulating the activities of those who participate in election campaigns, hold public office and/or lobby government. This subject matter is broken down into three categories: Campaign Finance Regulation, Ethics Regulation and Lobbying Regulation. -
This article reviews a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2000 in the Czech Republic that could complicate matters for foreign investors. -
Today's audit committees are under enormous pressure to expand their roles and assume greater responsibility in all aspects of financial reporting and disclosure. Audit committee members should expect continued action in this arena in the form of forthcoming legislation and rulemaking, as well as demands from stockholders and other constituents. -
This Law Alert discusses the hurdles that tax exempt religious organizations face engaging in the political process. -
This Alert examines the Federal Election Commission's [FEC] rule published on July 30, 1999 regarding the definition of "member" of a membership organization, including trade associations. -
Act 153 of 1996 (the "Act"), which amended the Pennsylvania Conservation and Land Development Act, provides certain. -
This alert discusses the FEC's agreement to open an inquiry into the extent to which the extraordinary growth of political activity on the Internet requires new regulation and/or modification of existing regulations.