On this episode, Rob Walker is joined by Tessa Capeloto to discuss recent developments as to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), including an ABA task force report on FARA and certain policy considerations for Congress in regard to proposed legislative changes. Beginning with a brief overview of FARA, the group then engages in an insightful discussion on the increased interest surrounding FARA, it’s enforcement, and its ongoing evolution.

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA): A Discussion on Reach, Impact, & Proposed Modifications

On this episode, Wiley Election Law & Government Ethics partners Mark Renaud and Andrew Woodson discuss how primary elections affect the campaign finance regime in election years. Andrew and Mark explain the top ten things that companies and associations need to be prepared for or know regarding primary elections in the Federal Election Commission's rules and regulations as well as in state and local campaign finance rules.

Primary Elections and Campaign Finance: Ten Things to Know

Listen to Robert L. Walker, of counsel in Wiley’s Election Law and Government Ethics Practice and Kara M. Sacilotto, a partner in Wiley’s Government Contracts Practice, discuss “Hiring Individuals from the Government: What Post-Employment Looks Like.” This episode provides an overview of key legal, ethical, and practical pitfalls encountered from individuals and some of the unique issues government contractors face when hiring former government employees.

Part 1: Hiring Individuals from the Government: What Post-Employment Looks Like

In this podcast, Wiley partner Carol Laham and of counsel Rob Walker discuss the ins and outs of the LD-203 Contribution Report. The LD-203 is due semi-annually with the next one due on August 1, 2022. The report requires all federally registered lobbyist firms, organizations, and self-employed individuals to disclose all details related to lobbying activity. With the deadline looming, Carol and Rob answer common questions about the report, break down the requirements, and dole out best practices for ensuring compliance.

The LD-203 Contribution Report: Content, Context, and Compliance

In this episode, Wiley Partner Mark Renaud discusses PAC audits. Mark covers the different types of audits a PAC may undergo and under what circumstances a PAC may elect to undergo an audit. Join Mark as he discusses what an audit will look like and how audits can bring value to your corporate or trade association PAC.

New Year, New PAC: Have a Successful PAC Audit in 2023

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 pay-to-play laws, political contributions, non-profit disclosures, and the organization of the Election Law Enforcement Commission. Mark discusses how these reforms may impact you or your business.

Top 5 Takeaways From New Jersey’s 2023 Pay - To - Play Reform

Congressman George Santos was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2022, representing New York’s Third Congressional District. On May 10, 2023 he was arraigned in Federal District Court in Long Island, NY on a 13-count criminal indictment for allegedly defrauding donors, illegally obtaining unemployment benefits, and lying about his income and his assets on public financial disclosure forms. Why does the indictment cover only a small portion of what has been reported about Congressman Santos’s alleged wrongdoings? Listen as Election Law & Government Ethics attorneys Rob Walker and Caleb Burns discuss why the indictment is narrowly focused, how the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will work to prove these charges, and more.

Charging George Santos: Analyzing the U.S. Department of Justice’s Indictment of the Congressman

As the tide turns toward another election cycle, the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) raises alarms in the campaign space. Wiley Election Law partner Caleb Burns moderates a discussion with fellow Election Law partner Andrew Woodson; Privacy, Cyber & Data Governance partners Duane Pozza and Kat Scott; and Intellectual Property partner David Weslow on how best to navigate this new “AI Wild West.” Hear about required disclosures related to chatbots, laws prohibiting deepfakes, clarifications on “fair use” in the copyright world, differences between for-profits and nonprofits in state privacy laws, and even potential upcoming rulemaking from the Federal Election Commission itself.

The “Wild West” of AI Use In Campaigns

Robert L. Walker, of counsel in Wiley Rein’s Election Law and Government Ethics Practice discusses U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s (R-IA) recent introduction of the S. 1762: Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act, which aims to improve compliance and enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

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