Category: HLOGA

GAO Lobbying Audit

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 10, 2009
Categories In HLOGA

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 […]

Brad Pitt, Registered Lobbyist?

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date March 6, 2009
Categories In HLOGA, LDA

Can’t wait to see Brad Pitt’s LD-203? Well, don’t hold your breath. Despite his work for the I.R.C. 501(c)(3) organization Make it Right Foundation regarding sustainable housing, Mr. Pitt would hardly meet the definition of “lobbyist” under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

2009 HLOGA Filing Deadlines

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 7, 2009
Categories In HLOGA

Mark your calendars for these 2009 HLOGA filing dates: April 20, 2009 Quarterly reports (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2009) July 20, 2009 Quarterly reports (Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2009) July 30, 2009 LD 203 Contributions Report (Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2009) Oct 20, 2009 Quarterly reports (Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2009) […]