Can a former New Jersey State Senator use campaign funds to pay his legal bills? The New Jersey Supreme Court will let you know in a few months, according to this report. An appeals court in December upheld an opinion by the state’s Election Law Enforcement Commission that barred [former State Sen. Wayne] Bryant from […]
The WSJ reports that Ann Copland pleaded guilty today in the latest charges (honest services fraud) to arise in the Abramoff scandal. The charges brought against Ms. Copland say she knew there were rules governing the conduct of employees of the U.S. Senate — specifically rules prohibiting soliciting gifts from anyone seeking official action or doing […]
I got an interesting email from Columbia Books on their product, The GAO’s Lobbying Audit: Best Practices for Preparation and Compliance. The topics they cover include: What reports and support documentation the GAO will request How to reduce your exposure for actions of non-lobbying staff, including associates and members What documentation and training protocols have […]