The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC“) plans to reconsider a rule it last considered in 1999 to curb political contributions by investment advisers seeking to manage the investment of state pension funds. The new proposal comes in the wake of … Continue reading →

Since April 2007, the New Jersey State Investment Council has subjected firms seeking investment of state pension funds, and associated persons, to a ban on political contributions. The New Jersey regulation makes compliance with the ban a condition of eligibility … Continue reading →

Businesses with government contracts in New Jersey are subject to an annual disclosure requirement, which is due one week from today.  Here are a few things to keep in mind: The form is available on the New Jersey Election Law … Continue reading →

Pursuant to Chapter 271, a business entity that has received $50,000 or more in government contracts in a calendar year must file an annual disclosure statement electronically with New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.  The disclosure form requires reporting contract … Continue reading →

Rebecca Moll Freed discusses Executive Order 117 and its changes to the NJ pay-to-play landscape in her article published in the winter volume of New Jersey Building Contractor Magazine.  

Yesterday, the NJ Supreme Court issued a decision in The Matter of the Appeal by Earl Asphalt Company which upheld the constitutionality of Chapter 51 of the Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Reporting Act.  The Court affirmed an Appellate Division decision … Continue reading →

The incoming Obama administration and members of Congress are reportedly close to an agreement on the principles of an economic stimulus package.  The costs of the plan have been reported to be anywhere from $800 billion to $1.2 trillion.  So … Continue reading →

An article written by counsel Rebecca Moll Freed on the executive order regulating redeveloper contributions was featured in the latest issue of the NAIOP Government Affairs Digest (at page 5).

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →