The newly-enacted Public Integrity Reform Act of 2011 directs the NY State Board of Elections to issue regulations by January 1, 2012 setting forth and implementing the requirements under existing law for disclosure of independent expenditures (IE) for advertisements and … Continue reading →

Yesterday Governor Cuomo signed into law the Public Integrity Reform Act of 2011.   The new law requires members of the legislature to accurately disclose any outside income, as well as the names of clients.   It also creates a new Joint … Continue reading →

The American Bar Association’s House of Delegates passed a resolution last week supporting a broader definition of the term “lobbyist,” a number of increased disclosure requirements, and a ban on lobbyists fundraising for members of Congress who they also lobby.  … Continue reading →

After Citizens United v. FEC, the 2010 elections saw a marked increase in political spending by 501(c)(4) organizations. This development spurred calls for requiring public disclosure of donors financing this political spending.  Now this battle moves to another level, as … Continue reading →