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 […]
Month: March 2009
GAO Lobbying Audit
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 […]
In Brussels
An American style-lobbying campaign in Brussels? The International Herald Tribune notes that the recent debate over net neutrality in Europe features many U.S. lobbyists. As the reputation of Europe grows as the world’s technology regulator, representatives in a conflict that pits the AT&Ts and Verizons against the Googles and Yahoos are attempting to shape European […]