National:

Aflac and Chubb Join Ranks of Companies Expanding Disclosure

Federal:

Judge Backs Obama Ban on Lobbyists Serving on Federal Advisory Panels

Super PACs Get New Use – As Lobbying Arms on Hill

From the States and Municipalities:

Alabama

Judge Sentences Gambling Lobbyist Pouncy to 3 Years Probation

California

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Modernize Campaign Disclosure Web Site

Georgia

Deal Lawyer Goes After Accuser for Legal Fees

Maryland

Bill Before City Council Aims to Close ‘Gaps’ in Ethics Code

Massachusetts

Goldman Sachs Will Pay $12 Million in SEC ‘Pay-to-Play’ Case

Minnesota

Catholics Asked to Pay for Marriage Vote Ads

North Carolina

Ethics Guidance on Legislative Staffers and Lobbyists

South Carolina

Harrell Offers No Details on Self-Reimbursement of $325,000 from Campaign Funds

Washington

Lobbyists, Staff Aided Lt. Gov. Owen’s Nonprofit

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