On the inaugural episode of “The Lobby Bar” podcast, partners Charlie Ricciardelli and Tyler Rosen unpack the complexities of pay-to-play rules in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City. These jurisdictions all have “off-year” elections in 2025, with some featuring liability laws that can potentially knock companies out of government contracts based on violations.
Key Points
- New Jersey Features Rules That Could Impact Government Contracts: New Jersey has strict regulations on pay-to-play rules that could trigger bans on companies from holding or receiving government contracts that can last for the duration of an elected official’s term
- Virginia Less Strict But Companies Must Be Mindful: Virginia's rules include gift provisions and apply during pending bids
- New York City Has a Different Structure: New York City's rules allow candidates to self-police political contributions to ensure they are under the prescribed limits. There is no legal liability for a company as a whole, but there is liability for a company’s covered donors
- Importance of Pre-Clearance: Pay-to-play rules are varied and can implicate federal regulations as well. Companies and organizations should be mindful of having a pre-clearance process in place to ensure compliance
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