A Guide to Political and Lobbying Activities
Public Policy and Law Guide
by
Tim L. Peckinpaugh,
Michael J. O'Neil,
Christopher J. Hopfensperger,
Stephen P. Roberts
. June 2010
This is an update to the February 2009 Guide to Political and Lobbying Activities. Since that version of the Guide, the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United and related cases in lower courts have caused many to rethink strategies regarding campaign finance and question the fundamental principles related to their political activities, whether in regards to their corporate political action committees ("PACs"), personal giving or independent expenditure campaigns. While the Citizens United decision and others have created an opportunity for new entities to become more active in the political process, many potential new actors have thus far, for the most part, held their fire, partially in anticipation of rules to be published by the Federal Election Commission ("FEC") that might illustrate the permissible implementations of that ruling. This Guide provides an overview of existing law along with how the Citizens United decision fits into that existing framework.
To download a copy of this 161 page guide (6 MB), click here (updated June 25, 2010).
Note: This edition of the Guide is only available in electronic form.
This publication/newsletter is for informational purposes and does not contain or convey legal advice. The information herein should not be used or relied upon in regard to any particular facts or circumstances without first consulting a lawyer.
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