LDA, HLOGA and FARA:
Filings, Regulatory Changes and What the Laws Require
A Core Lobbyist Certificate Program Session
Monday, June 7, 2009
8:45 a.m.—11:45 a.m. ET
Hall of States Building, 444 North Capitol Street, Washington, DC
(*Also available to nonresidents via audioconference )
Deadline for Online Registration: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010
(Registrations not cancelled by the deadline are nonrefundable!)
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“The session was very helpful regarding the FARA reporting guidelines. They can be quite intricate, and the expertise of the presenters saved me a lot of time”
- James Alfano, Marlowe and Company
“I am the person in my office designated to complete the Lobbying Disclosure forms and I thought the guest speakers were very knowledgeable and in all of the sessions the invited guests have known a lot about the subject manner and all of their information has been accurate.”
-Joyce Briscoe, Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Associates, LLC
“The program was very helpful because at that time things were changing, and it was great to have people from lobbying firms and a government relations firm talking about what was going on and everything we needed to be in compliance with, so we don’t make any crucial mistakes.”
- Amanda Kadilak, Capital Partnerships (VA) Inc.
In 2009, 11% of GAO-audited lobbying organizations were not able to provide all documentation requested...
30% could not provide documentation on the lobbying contacts they made....
18% of the LD-203 filers failed to keep suitable records of their political contributions.
Clearly organizations have a tough time translating complex LDA, HLOGA and FARA requirements into real-world practices. But saying you didn't understand the rules won't protect you from devastating publicity, fines and even criminal prosecution. Here's what will protect you ...
LDA, HLOGA and FARA: Filings, Regulatory Changes and What the Laws Require
Register now for this critical, core LCP session!
Required as part of the Lobbyist Certificate Program (LCP), this core session arms you with the practical know-how to comply with today's lobbying regulations and keep the media and opponents from using your filings and disclosures against you.
From bundling regulations (that recently tripped up several PACs), to gifts, events and communications, you will learn how to avoid pitfalls in registering and filing the LD-1 form, what information to provide on the quarterly LD-2 and semiannual LD-203 reports. You'll also learn how FARA regulations apply to lobbying on behalf of foreign government and political entities.
This session REQUIRED for Lobbyist Certificate Program certification!
Reserve your space now for expert guidance on how to:
- Comply with reporting and documentation for LDA and FARA filings
- Handle special situations, including when communications are exempt; how the House and Senate differ on gifts, events, and receptions; when honorary payments need to be reported; and when organizations are required to file FARA reports with the DOJ
- Avoid House Clerk and Senate Secretary correction letters
- Apply today's best "audit-proof" strategies in your dealings with legislative and executive branch government staff
- Prepare your staff — and documentation systems — for a GAO audit
- Adjust policies and practices for recent regulations — including how new bundling regulations affect PACs and lobbyists
- PLUS ask your specific questions on LDA and FARA
Register now to advance your LCP certification and your agenda in full compliance with today's stricter-than-ever lobbying requirements.
Meet Your Training Team
Caleb Burns, Wiley Rein
Mr. Burns regularly advises federal officeholders, political candidates and committees, ideological organizations, trade associations, Fortune 50 corporations, other business organizations and private individuals on all aspects of campaign finance, government ethics and lobbying law compliance. He has particular experience representing clients in these matters before the Federal Election Commission, other federal and state administrative agencies and in federal and state courts.
Ron Jacobs, Venable
Ron Jacobs is a frequent speaker on issues involving lobbying regulations. Mr. Jacobs focuses his practice on lobbying ethics and campaign finance and trade associations. Mr. Jacobs works both on public policy and compliance in these areas. On the public policy side, Mr. Jacobs has extensive experience with administrative agency rulemakings and works with many clients on detailed compliance information so that they can avoid the pitfalls of running afoul of complicated regulatory regimes.
Mark Ward, Ward & Lawless LLC
Prior to forming Ward & Lawless LLC, Mr. Ward was a Client Specialist in the Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Political Law Group. There, Mr. Ward was the head of the team that developed and administered compliance and reporting programs for many of the firm's clients. For the past six years, Mr. Ward has assisted The Council on Government Ethics Laws ("COGEL") with the preparation and compiling of materials for the annual COGEL conferences. Before Skadden, Mr. Ward worked for the United States Senate, where he served as the Secretary of the Senate's Administrator for Foreign Travel and Lobbying Disclosure. While at the Senate, Mr. Ward was directly responsible for the implementation of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ("LDA") and the administration of the former disclosure law, the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946.
D. E. Wilson, Venable
Mr. Wilson's practice focuses on assisting private and governmental parties in negotiating laws and policies regulating money, business, investment, and political activity. His representations frequently involve investigations concerning, or compliance with, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (and its international counterparts), the Bank Secrecy Act, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and the Ethics in Government Act.
Who Will Benefit
This session offers essential guidance for both new and seasoned professionals involved in lobbying and advocacy including....
- Lobbyists and government relations professionals with firms, corporations and non-profits
- PAC directors
- Campaign managers
- Political consultants
- Advocacy professionals
Conference Details
When: June 7, 2010 8:45 am — 11:45 am EST
Where: Hall of States — 444 North Capitol St. Washington, DC
Cost: $145 (ALL members) $245 (non-members)
Deadline for Advance Registration: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010
* Teleconference option only available to non-DC-area residents
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