Michael Bayes

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Michael Bayes |Joseph Burns |Jonathan Fahey

In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's Monthly Round-Up In this March 2025 issue of In Compliance, we cover the following topics: President Trump Issues Executive Order on Election Integrity - Treasury Department Eliminates Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies - Sens.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Michael Bayes |Joseph Burns |Jonathan Fahey

In this issue, we cover the following:President Trump Removes Longtime FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub from AgencyIn a letter dated January 31, 2025, President Trump informed FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub that she is "hereby removed as a Member of the Federal Election Commission, effective immediately.” Weintraub made the letter public in the evening of February 6.

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Michael Bayes |Matthew Petersen

Today, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) released increased contribution limits for the 2025-2026 election cycle. The increased limits apply to contributions from individuals and non-multicandidate PACs to federal candidates and national party committees, as well as to certain specialized accounts established by national party committees.

Oct 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bayes |Jessica Johnson |Timothy Kronquist

Under new rules that went into effect in 2024, certain business entities are now required to file Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) Reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Department of Treasury. The new reporting rule applies to corporations, LLCs, and any other entity that is created by filing a formation document that establishes the entity’s legal existence with a Secretary of State or similar state official.

Oct 11, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bayes |Jessica Johnson |Andrew Pardue

Today, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) considered three advisory opinion requests that will have a tremendous impact on fundraising efforts, election advertisements, and the use of campaign funds to pay for childcare and other dependent care expenses.