http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com A weblog about Corporate Political Activity Law by the lawyers of Genova, Burns & Vernoia Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:41:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In less than two days, New Jersey's state pay-to-play laws will change again. Effective November 15, 2008, persons and entities doing business with the State of New Jersey will be subject to Governor Corzine's Executive Orders 117 and 118. We previously discussed these changes here. And here, ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/11/13/new-pay-to-play-rules-take-effect-on-november-15-2008-is-your-company-ready-to-comply/ The proposed extension of New York City’s term limits (Int. No. 845-a) from two (8 years) to three terms (12 years) applies to five offices: mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president and City Council.  On the question of whether a referendum is legally required, not all of these offices are ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/10/15/legal-complications-in-changing-term-limits-without-a-referendum/ The talk in New York today is all about Mayor Bloomberg’s decision to seek a third term, which would require an amendment to the two-term limits law to open the way.  If the proposal to permit current office holders to run for third terms in 2009 is adopted, there ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/10/01/the-bloomberg-third-term-proposal-without-limits/ In today's New York Times, partner Laurence Laufer discusses legal issues in enacting Mayor Bloomberg's proposed change in New York City's term limits. http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/10/01/laurence-laufer-quoted-in-ny-times/ Yesterday, Governor Jon Corzine signed four executive orders.  Click here for Genova Burns & Vernoia's thumbnail summary of the new contribution restrictions in relation to New Jersey State procurement contracts and redevelopment agreements (Executive Orders 117 and 118).  The new restrictions will apply to contributions made on and after November ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/09/25/new-pay-to-play-restrictions-on-the-way/ Governor Jon Corzine issued three executive orders and a legislative reform package today that addresses pay-to-play, "wheeling," campaign finance, financial disclosures and other reforms. Currently, the following laws regulate pay-to-play restrictions and reporting: 1) Chapter 51; 2) Chapter 19; 3) Chapter 271; and 4) Local ordinances enacted by various county and ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/09/24/governor-corzine-signs-executive-orders-and-proposes-comprehensive-ethics-reform-package/ Talk of changing term limits in New York City continues. The New York Sun reported today that the City’s Campaign Finance Board has begun to draft a plan for dealing with term limits changes. A month ago, we discussed some of the ramifications a term limits change or repeal would ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/09/22/more-term-limits-uncertainty-in-new-york-city/ A key issue under any campaign finance reform is whether the ground rules enable credible candidates to run competitive campaigns. At times the direction a reform will take is shown in the legislation. But more often there are twists and turns that are revealed only in the ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/09/15/lenders-and-vendors-beware/ In the last decade, competitiveness in New York City elections has increased substantially. The “chicken and egg” question has always been: was term limits or enhanced public campaign financing the key reform? Now comes talk of legislative change or repeal to the two-term limit for NYC officeholders. Should the ... http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/08/22/as-goes-term-limits-so-does-campaign-finance/ The New York City Campaign Finance Board recently published proposed amendments to its rules pursuant to changes contained in Local Laws 34 and 67 of 2007. The public is invited to submit comments by September 22, 2008 - the date of the public hearing on the proposed amendments. http://www.corporatepoliticalactivitylaw.com/2008/08/20/new-york-city-campaign-finance-board-proposes-rule-changes/