In a March study, the Government Accountability Office found that only 63% of LD-2 filers were able to disclose the correct amounts they received and individuals were only able to provide full supporting documentation in 68% of their filings.  Do you know what is acceptable documentation for the GAO?  If not, it might cost $45,000, the amount agreed upon in a disclosure settlement last November.  And more filings will be underway as the U.S. Attorney’s office announced they have hired full time staff to work solely on lobbying efforts.  There has never been a better time to learn OR brush up on your HLOGA compliance knowledge.  Get the answers to all your questions when you register for HLOGA Compliance in the Enforcement Age: Rules, Records and Deadlines You Must Know.

With Washington increasingly moving at a snail’s pace, to be effective lobbyists have to know how to affect legislation at the state level and how to manage several legislative efforts in different states at once.  However, each state is it’s own minefield of laws and regulations, so how can you achieve your organization’s goals without running afoul of the law?  

For example, President Obama's new Executive Order virtually bans gifts, tightens reporting and pay-to-play, and imposes tough new employment restrictions. Meanwhile, familiar measures such as the Byrd amendment, federal conflict of interest rules, and Fair Claims Act will play new roles in any Executive-Branch contact where funds may ultimately be involved.
With so many all-new ways to inadvertently make mistakes, how can you protect yourself?

501(c)3 organizations MUST NOT engage in political activities, such as attempts to influence elections. But do you know exactly what that means? It could cost you big time if you don't fully comply with IRS rules to avoid direct advocacy.Get all the right answers to protect yourself and accomplish your political goals.

Groups continue to petition the SEC to “correct” Citizens United and impose harsher regulations on political contributions, contending that stricter SEC disclosure rules are necessary to make sure ties between money and reciprocal actions are receiving increased scrutiny

Every 10 minutes a lobbyists enters into a new relationship with a client... or has an existing relationship terminated. Make sure you are up-to-date on all the latest changes in this fast paced industry.

Get nearly impossible to find information on the government affairs programs  and executives of American corporations.

With HLOGA now in place and lobbying activities under intense scrutiny, compliance mistakes can now trigger catastrophic financial and criminal penalties. Now, one practical guide provides authoritative answers to all your questions about lobbying under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 as amended by HLOGA. The Lobbying Compliance Handbook covers everything from the lobbying activities that require disclosure to the specific steps lobbying firms and associations must take to maintain the required records and paperwork certifications.

In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the “Advocacy Guru,” takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can “get things done” from Washington, D.C. to their city council.

With a landslide of policy initiatives churning through Washington, the states and local governments, you can’t be everywhere at once.  Still, even one phrase in a bill can have a profound impact on your organization's policy goals.
 
If you’re starting fresh with advocacy or trying to catch up with organizations that already have highly motivated networks in place, the handbook helps you plan and implement a comprehensive program.  Or, simply zero in on specific aspects of your existing plan, like shoring up HLOGA compliance, creating multi-level networks, or dealing with opponents.

Every 10 minutes a lobbyist enters into a new relationship with a client ... or has an existing relationship terminated.

Now, the all-new Lobbying Terminations Report gives you quick access to the full list of recent lobbying terminations by issue. Choose the three legislative issues you'd like a terminations list for and we'll create it just for you! Each report includes a list terminations of firm and client lobbying relationships by issue and by date.

Each Legislative Impact Report is created specifically for your needs. Select the bills you are interested in and we'll tell you which lobbyists, firms and organizations are working on them.

Get nearly impossible to find information on the government affairs programs  and executives of American corporations.

In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the “Advocacy Guru,” takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can “get things done” from Washington, D.C. to their city council.