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Nossaman LLP | USA | 3 Nov 2020
Compliance Notes - Vol. 1, Issue 28
On October 30, 2020, President Trump nominated Sean Cooksey and Shana Broussard to serve as members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Cooksey…
Covington & Burling LLP | USA | 24 Aug 2020
The FEC Appears to be Exercising its Powers Without a Quorum
Over the past 10 days, the FEC has been quietly exercising authority reserved for when at least four Commissioners vote in favor of an action. Since…
Covington & Burling LLP | USA | 17 Jul 2020
Increased Enforcement Risk for Criminal Campaign Finance Violations
Every four years, prosecutors at the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) train their sights on money spent to influence the outcome of the presidential…
Covington & Burling LLP | USA | 19 May 2020
Reopening the FEC
In a 49-43 vote along party lines, the Senate confirmed Texas attorney James “Trey” Trainor to the Federal Election Commission today. This gives the…
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | USA | 5 Mar 2020
Political Action Committees and Election Year Reports
Political action committees (PACs) are a critical tool that business entities and associations rely on to assist in their political activities. With…
Dickinson Wright | USA | 3 Mar 2020
Client alert: FEC Releases Guidance on internet activity for political committees ahead of the 2020 election
On March 3, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) released updated guidance ahead of the 2020 election cycle on internet activity conducted by…
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP | USA | 16 Jul 2019
Reminder: PACs and Other Committees Must Comply With Updates to the FEC’s Password System
As discussed in our November 29, 2018 mailing, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) rolled out changes to its Electronic Filing Password Assignment…
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP | USA | 16 Jul 2019
Proposed Bill Would Expand Political Communications Ban for Foreign Nationals
On June 25, the Preventing Adversaries Internationally from Disbursing Advertising Dollars Act (the Bill) was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bill…
Nossaman LLP | USA | 20 Feb 2019
Federal Contribution Limits Increased
Increased federal contribution limits for the 2019-2020 election cycle were recently announced by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Certain…
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | USA | 13 Feb 2019
Federal Election Commission Announces New Contribution Limits for 2019-2020
For 2019-2020, individuals may contribute a maximum of $2,800 per candidate per election, increased from $2,700. Individuals may also contribute a…
