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LD-203 Filing Boot Camp: Compliance Training & Filing Preparation<br>July 23, 2013 2:00-3:30 pm EST
» LD-203 Filing Boot Camp: Compliance Training & Filing Preparation
July 23, 2013 2:00-3:30 pm EST

On January 30th all federally registered lobbyists must file, sign and certify their LD-203.

Are you confident you know all you need to know? After all, certifying your ethical conduct means understanding a mountain of differing rules for House, Senate and the Executive branch. It means knowing for sure that you’ve got all the right supporting records. And it means being able to prove you’ve made substantial efforts to educate employees and ensure compliance.

 
   
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Congressional Investigations and Testimony:<br> Practical Strategies for Proactive Prevention, Damage Control and Success
» Congressional Investigations and Testimony:
Practical Strategies for Proactive Prevention, Damage Control and Success
Congress wants answers. Financial services providers, "Big Oil," and the insurance industry are already in the cross-hairs. With ethics, the budget and the stimulus creating a high-pressure, high-visibility environment, the possibility for many more individuals and organizations to face Congressional questioning is increasing daily.
 
What if you're called upon to provide testimony or to advise a client who has to go before Congress?  What if you're asked to present documents?  Will you be prepared to deal with PR issues - and prevent possible leaks?  Will you know how to negotiate terms of a hearing?
 
Act now to arm yourself with a practical strategy for handling - and ideally avoiding -  congressional investigations.
 
 
Demystifying Pay-to-Play<br>SEC Rule 206(4)-5: Are you compliant?<br>Recorded on Nov. 8, 2011
» Demystifying Pay-to-Play
SEC Rule 206(4)-5: Are you compliant?
Recorded on Nov. 8, 2011
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 206(4)-5 went into effect on March 14, 2011 and has had a big impact on the PAC community. The rule places prohibitions on services provided to a government entity and campaign donations, as well as the use of third-party solicitors, and bundling efforts by those who may be seeking government contracts.
 
Groups continue to petition the SEC to “correct” Citizens United and impose harsher regulations on political contributions, contending that stricter SEC disclosure rules are necessary to make sure ties between money and reciprocal actions are receiving increased scrutiny
 
 
Preparing for a GAO Audit of Lobbying Disclosure Reports <br>What you need to know<br>Recorded on December 18, 2012
» Preparing for a GAO Audit of Lobbying Disclosure Reports
What you need to know
Recorded on December 18, 2012
Have you aligned your activities with HLOGA? Don't let the new year find you unprepared. The GAO has now gone through several audit cycles. With leeway for unintentional failure to disclose expired, flawed disclosure and information monitoring will now trigger enforcement actions - and severe civil and criminal penalties.
 
Keeping your political activities, yourself, and your firm in compliance with the law takes attention. Find out what you can do now to protect yourself and prepare.
 
 
K Street Compliance for 2013<br>Disclosure compliance, filing, gift and ethics rules, and campaign finance<br>Recorded on December 3, 2012
» K Street Compliance for 2013
Disclosure compliance, filing, gift and ethics rules, and campaign finance
Recorded on December 3, 2012
With the elections over, Congress will take fresh aim at ethics. Lobbyists are fair game and "I didn't know" won't keep you out of the headlines - or exempt you from the stiff penalties associated with HLOGA, LDA and FARA.
 
 
Breaking Through the Congressional Influence Barrier<br>Recorded January 29, 2013
» Breaking Through the Congressional Influence Barrier
Recorded January 29, 2013

In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll learn how Dr. David Rehr, lead researcher of the Congressional Communications Report, conducted this sweeping survey and what inputs from 2,200 lobbyists and 700 staffers reveal about the tactics that do – and don’t -- belong in your own communication strategy. You'll also hear from veteran lobbyist Mildred Webber on her insight into the results.

 
 
Preparing Advocates for Fly-ins:<br>Perfecting a strategy to maximize your legislative ROI<br>Recorded on February 14, 2013
» Preparing Advocates for Fly-ins:
Perfecting a strategy to maximize your legislative ROI
Recorded on February 14, 2013

The 113th Congress is settling in. This gives you a unique window of opportunity to connect early on by bringing advocates to Washington to tell their stories as committees start work and priorities are being set.

 
 
Lobbying Beyond Washington:<br>Mastering the Differences in State and Federal Compliance<br>Recorded on March 13, 2013
» Lobbying Beyond Washington:
Mastering the Differences in State and Federal Compliance
Recorded on March 13, 2013

With Washington increasingly moving at a snail’s pace, to be effective lobbyists have to know how to affect legislation at the state level and how to manage several legislative efforts in different states at once.  However, each state is it’s own minefield of laws and regulations, so how can you achieve your organization’s goals without running afoul of the law?  

 
 
Going on the Offensive:<br>Developing an Engaged Media Strategy<br>Recorded on May 15, 2013
» Going on the Offensive:
Developing an Engaged Media Strategy
Recorded on May 15, 2013

Are you avoiding the media?

For plenty of government relations professional’s, avoidance is their strategy. But, with the media relations landscape changing rapidly, this is no longer an option.

From remarks taken out of context to botched interviews, engaging with the media can do serious damage. But avoiding it can be even worse. Now is the time to engage the media. Here’s how to do it on safe ground and on your terms 

 

 
 
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Washington Representatives Directory
» Washington Representatives Directory
Every 10 minutes a lobbyists enters into a new relationship with a client... or has an existing relationship terminated. Make sure you are up-to-date on all the latest changes in this fast paced industry.
 
 
National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs
» National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs
Get nearly impossible to find information on the government affairs programs  and executives of American corporations.
 
   
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Citizens in Action
» Citizens in Action
In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the “Advocacy Guru,” takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can “get things done” from Washington, D.C. to their city council.
 
 
Custom Legislative Impact Report:<br>A report of lobbyists, firms and clients linked to legislation
» Custom Legislative Impact Report:
A report of lobbyists, firms and clients linked to legislation

Each Legislative Impact Report is created specifically for your needs. Select the bills you are interested in and we'll tell you which lobbyists, firms and organizations are working on them.

 
 
The 113th Congressional Freshmen Report<br>Who They Are & What They Believe<br>In-depth Policy & Position Analysis of the New 113th Congress Members
» The 113th Congressional Freshmen Report
Who They Are & What They Believe
In-depth Policy & Position Analysis of the New 113th Congress Members
Over a sixth of the 113th Congress is composed of new Members. Do you know where they stand on the issues that matter most to you and your clients? Don’t enter the legislative arena empty-handed this year. Arm yourself with the most in-depth report available on Congressional newcomers and get ahead of the curve.
 
 
The State Lobbying Compliance Handbook:<br>A Practitioner’s Guide
» The State Lobbying Compliance Handbook:
A Practitioner’s Guide

State lobbying can provide you with opportunities that may not exist in today’s polarized Congress. The problem is knowing what you can and can't do. With state rules on gifts and disclosure varying from state to state this can be an extremely complicated endeavor.

 
   
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National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs
» National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs
Get nearly impossible to find information on the government affairs programs  and executives of American corporations.
 
 
Citizens in Action
» Citizens in Action
In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the “Advocacy Guru,” takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can “get things done” from Washington, D.C. to their city council.