Covington & Burling LLP | USA | 2 Feb 2021
The Federal Election Commission has announced contribution limits for 2021-2022. The new “per election” limits are effective for the 2021-2022…
Covington & Burling LLP | USA | 2 Feb 2021
For many of us, the New Year brings new resolutions, both professionally and personally. For those of us that are involved with Corporate PAC’s, the…
Covington & Burling LLP | USA | 15 Jan 2021
With a full complement of six commissioners for the first time since early 2017, the FEC met in open session yesterday. Led by FEC Chair Shana M…
Nossaman LLP | USA | 12 Jan 2021
PACs and other politically active organizations have already seen a lot of activity in the first few weeks of 2021 - including an upcoming…
Covington & Burling LLP | USA | 21 Dec 2020
With the swearing in of Shana M. Broussard, Sean J. Cooksey, and Allen Dickerson, the Federal Election Commission now has a full roster of six…
Nossaman LLP | USA | 3 Nov 2020
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
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
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
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 (PACs) are a critical tool that business entities and associations rely on to assist in their political activities. With…