Campaign Finance 101: Representing Companies in Connection with 2013 Elections in New Jersey and New York City
Monday, January 28, 2013 | 5:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT
With 2013 elections in New Jersey and New York City on the horizon, those representing companies engaged in the political process need to understand the importance of complying with campaign finance and pay-to-play requirements. This program is essential for any attorney representing companies seeking to participate in the political process, who should be aware of the recent case-law and many changes in regulations in the tri-state area. This program will cover the basics of campaign finance law, but will also focus on “Super PACs” and the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission Business Entity Annual Disclosure filing requirement. Topics include:
• Citizens United v. FEC, Super PACs
• Pay-to-play restrictions
• General campaign finance limits
• Public disclosure requirements
• New Jersey and New York requirements
• Recommendations for compliance with Ch. 271 and the NJ ELEC Business Entity Annual Disclosure Filing Requirement
FACULTY:
REBECCA MOLL FREED, Esq., Counsel, Genova Burns Giantomasi & Webster, advises clients on the legal aspects of their political activities. She has extensive experience with New Jersey’s pay-to-play prohibition and disclosure laws on both the state and local level, as well as procurement law.
JISHA V. DYMOND, Esq. Counsel, Genova Burns Giantomasi & Webster, advises clients on the legal aspects of their political activities, including federal and state campaign finance, pay-to-play, and federal and state lobbying laws.
REGION:
Northern New Jersey
Central New Jersey
New York City Metro Area
LOCATION:
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Center for Law and Justice
123 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
CREDITS:
CLE: NJ: 2.4 | NY: 2.0 | PA: 2.0
SUBJECT AREAS:
Elections and Voting