New Jersey local government officials are required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement (“FDS”) by April 30th of each year.   Forms are filed at the local level of government and are subsequently forwarded to the New Jersey Department of Community … Continue reading →

The New York State Board of Elections has posted new contribution limits to be effective in July 2011 for the 2014 gubernatorial cycle.   As is well known, New York’s contribution limits are distinctively high and that tradition continues.  For example, … Continue reading →

The White House is circulating a draft executive order to require federal government contractors to disclose contributions or expenditures made within the two years prior to submission of their offer by the bidding entity, its directors or officers, and affiliates … Continue reading →

The NY Commission on Public Integrity (CPI) recently announced that it had revised proposed two sets of regulations regarding gifts, including those made by lobbyists and those received by State officers and employees.  The CPI initially proposed the regulations last … Continue reading →

Pay-to-play laws are generally designed to curb the risk that a political contribution would be made as a quid pro quo for a government contract. Thus, limits and prohibitions are generally made applicable both to business entities that seek and … Continue reading →

Most New Jersey school districts will be holding their annual school board elections on Wednesday, April 27th. The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission reports in White Paper #21 that overall spending on school board elections has doubled during the … Continue reading →