Political Activity, Lobbying Laws and Gift Rules Guide, 2008-2009 ed.

New Edition

Trevor Potter, Joseph M. Birkenstock

Book - softbound
Copyright: 2008

Last Updated: 9/11/2008

Availability: In Stock

Product Details »

List Price:

$292.00

Shipping: FREE Ground Shipping »

Description

This book is an essential manual for successfully navigating political action committees (PACs), lobbying, and governmental advocacy. It provides legal guidance and information for lobbyists and lawyers; corporate, nonprofit, and trade association governmental affairs specialists; and others seeking to inform public opinion or influence federal, state, and local decision makers. It provides in-depth coverage of the federal laws governing lobbying activity, including the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Foreign Agents Registration Act. It includes discussion of tax considerations and explanations of how to select the most beneficial method for reporting lobbying expenses. It also covers procurement lobbying and state-related lobbying issues.

Features

Contains practical, useful guidance on House and Senate gift rules and the Lobbying Disclosure Act
Covers current litigation, tax, and constitutional issues
Discusses Internet usage in campaign finance and elections
Includes new material addressing state and local regulation of procurement lobbying
Provides new coverage of the McCain-Feingold legislation and campaign finance issues
Discusses requirements for lobbying by companies, trade associations, professional firms, coalitions, charities, and grassroots organizations
Includes comprehensive coverage of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, the most significant ethics reform in a decade
Discusses recent significant revisions of the fundamental laws governing campaign finance, lobbying, and congressional gift and travel rules

More Information

Table of Contents (PDF) »

Table of Authorities (PDF) »

Index (PDF) »

Summary Of Contents

Summary of Contents (PDF) »

Part I. The Lobbying Disclosure Act
Chapter
1. A Twenty-First Century Overview of Lobbying Regulation and Reform
2. Corporations, Including Foreign Corporations and Corporations with Foreign Affiliates
3. Trade Associations and Coalitions
4. Lobbying Compliance by Law, Lobbying, and Other Professional Firms
5. Applicability to Charities
6. Government Contractors
7. The Lobbying Act and Communicating with Federal Agencies and Departments
8. Federal Tax Laws Affecting Political Activity and Lobbying by Tax-Exempt Charitable Organizations
9. Tax Treatment of Lobbying Expenses
10. Reporting Lobbying Expenses: Selecting the Most Beneficial Method
11. The Internal Revenue Code's Rules on Non-Deductibility of Lobbying Expenses: Sample In-House Guide
12. Questions and Answers for the Tax Practitioner
13. Foreign Agents Registration Act
14. Political Patronage and the Revolving Door
Part II. Campaign Finance
1. Federal Campaign Finance Law and the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
2. Campaign Finance Law and the Internet
3. Political Parties
4. The Criminal Enforcement of Federal Campaign Finance and Election Laws
5. Regulating Political Activities by State and Local Government Contractors: Procurement Lobbying and Pay-to-Play Rules
Part III. Executive and Congressional Gift and Ethics Rules
1. House and Senate Gift Rules
2. Executive Branch Gift Rules: A Summary
Appendix
1. The Lobbying Disclosure Act
2. Foreign Agents Registration Act
3. Campaign Finance
4. Gift and Ethics
5. Gift and Ethics: House Guidance
6. Gift and Ethics: House Guidance: Gifts and Travel
7. Gift and Ethics: House Guidance: Campaign Activities
8. Gift and Ethics: House Guidance: Revolving Door
9. Gift and Ethics: Senate Guidance
10. Gift and Ethics: Executive Branch Guidance
Table of Laws and Rules
Table of Cases
Index

Filing and Shelving Instructions

You May Also Need

Lobbying, PAC's & Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook, 2008 ... »

$189.00

Special Study for Corporate Counsel on Corporate Lobbying Ac... »

$146.00

Corporate Counsel's Guide to Business Ethics Policies »


	Product Details
	Brand: LegalWorks Components: 1 Print Update Frequency: Replacement Pamphlets-Annually ISBN-13: 9780314988317


	Free Ground Shipping on Every U.S. Order
	Free ground shipping is available on every in-stock West order shipped within the United States. If you choose this option, your order will generally ship from West within 1-2 business days and arrive within 7-10 days via the carrier that West selects. Past-due accounts and other credit issues may delay your order.


	Select Volumes
	Update your set: Enter the date your set was last updated: (MM/DD/YYYY) Select individual volumes or pocket parts: Item # Select Available Description Price 1 Available 2008-2009 Edition $292.00 Clear All »


	Find Your Rep
	To find your rep, please enter one of the following: Your West Account Number: Your Westlaw Password: ZIP code: OR OR (Found on shipment inserts and your monthly West statement.) Includes Guam, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. International customers can view a list of International Contacts.


	Email This Page
	To: Email: Please Enter To Email Please Enter Valid Email Separate multiple addresses with commas. From: Please Enter From Name Email: Please Enter From Email Please Enter Valid Email Message: Page: Product - Political Activity, Lobbying Laws and Gift Rules Guide, 2008-2009 ed. CC Me The email addresses you supply will not be used for any other purposes without your consent.