Topic
Lobbying
353 published works
Regulatory Oversight
Political Law Quarterly – Q3 2026
By Warren F. "Jay" Myers, Sydney Goldberg, Timothy Shyu
Political activities sit at the intersection of law, policy, and reputation. Companies operating in highly regulated industries cannot avoid political law issues, and it is frequently more complex than expected.…
Global Policy Watch
DOJ Signals it will Move Forward with Significant Revisions to FARA Regulations
By Robert Kelner, Zachary G. Parks, Brian D. Smith, Derek Lawlor, Andrew Garrahan, Alex Langton, Elizabeth Upton Duncan
In an August 2026 Unified Agenda entry, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) stated that it intends to complete its long-running effort to revise the regulations implementing the Foreign Agents Registration Act…
Inside Political Law
DOJ Signals it will Move Forward with Significant Revisions to FARA Regulations
By Robert Kelner, Zachary G. Parks, Brian D. Smith, Derek Lawlor, Andrew Garrahan, Alex Langton, Elizabeth Upton Duncan
In an August 2026 Unified Agenda entry, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) stated that it intends to complete its long-running effort to revise the regulations implementing the Foreign Agents Registration Act…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Lobby in Washington increasing because of Chip Crunch caused by AI demand!
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “The artificial intelligence boom has created a shortage of a critical commodity called memory chips, and a new front for corporate lobbying in Washington.” The August…
Global Policy Watch
Defense Department Publishes Guidance Page Concerning Restrictions on Defense Contractors Retaining Outside Consultants
By Robert Kelner, Scott A. Freling, Zachary G. Parks, Derek Lawlor, Stephanie Barna, Channing Ruff, Catherine Wettach
Over the last month, we have issued multiple client alerts outlining developments related to the Chinese military company covered lobbyist prohibition enacted by Section 851 of the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for…
Inside Political Law
Regulations Issued for New Restrictions on Defense Contractors Retaining Outside Consultants
By Robert Kelner, Scott A. Freling, Zachary G. Parks, Derek Lawlor, Stephanie Barna, Channing Ruff, Catherine Wettach
The Chinese military company covered lobbyist prohibition enacted by Section 851 of the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025, codified at 10 U.S.C. § 4663, took effect on…
The Constitution Unit Blog
Time to make lobbying more transparent
The Ethics and Integrity Commission has published a report on how to reform how lobbying of government is regulated, reported and monitored. Peter Riddell welcomes many of the findings and recommendations, and urges Andy Burnham to legislate…
Journal of The Missouri Bar
Meet #MOLawyers: Sharon Geuea Jones
Sharon Geuea Jones is the sole owner of the Jones Advocacy Group, where she serves clients and trains professional lobbyists. She works to connect organization leaders to key legislative decision-makers…
delaJusticia.com
Geopolítica del lobby, o las atendibles razones de los grupos de influencia
By JR Chaves
Los juristas solemos mirar la norma con los ojos de un entomólogo hacia una mariposa. La examinamos en lo que es, su tamaño, apariencia, color y función. Queda fuera la…
Global Policy Watch
Senate Advances Bills To Broaden Foreign Agent Disclosures in Lobbying Reports
By Robert Kelner, Zachary G. Parks, Alex Langton, Samuel Klein
Shortly before adjourning for 2025, the Senate passed two bills to broaden disclosure and registration requirements related to the regulation of foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”)…