We’ve previously covered whether you need to register with the State of Ohio as a lobbyist, but, like many of the topics our team discusses, there is a municipal component as well. Many cities, especially larger ones, have their own lobbying registration and reporting requirements.
Lobbying reports are quickly coming due. January 31, 2018, is the deadline for the September through December 2017 time period. Failure to file, or inaccuracies, can result in placement on the delinquent employer or delinquent agent lists.
With 2018 legislative sessions now underway in both Columbus and Washington, D.C., state and federal lobbying and campaign finance regulators have issued new reporting calendars and contribution limits for the current biennium. Staying up to date on these limits and deadlines is important for anyone participating in the political process.
This year has seen an uptick in grassroots activity surrounding politics and public policy. If you have placed phone calls to state or federal legislators, participated in an industry lobbying day or accompanied a paid lobbyist in directly advocating on an issue, you have been a participant.
As the holidays quickly approach, ‘tis the season for companies to shower their clients, colleagues and partners with tokens of their appreciation. While the spirit of giving is a welcome tradition in the private sector, gifts can lead to unnecessary stress for public employees and officials.
On November 16, President-elect Trump’s transition team revealed two important lobbying-related announcements.
Who qualifies as a lobbyist? Is a political consultant a lobbyist? What about someone with a public relations firm?
Understanding the definition of a lobbyist under state law and, additionally, who must register and complete lobbyist filings is an important consideration for both lobbyists and their employers and clients. In January 2016, the ...
As 2016 legislative sessions get underway in both Columbus and Washington, D.C., the Ohio Secretary of State and the Federal Elections Commission have issued updated campaign finance filing deadlines and revised campaign contribution limits for the year. Staying current on campaign contribution limits and knowing federal and state filing ...