Charles Borden

July 13, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Before a company plays an active role at a convention, it should keep some tips in mind.

By Charles Borden and Samuel Brown

18 minute read

June 15, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

In this article, the twelfth in Allen & Overy's weekly columns on political law issues designed to help in-house legal and compliance personnel manage risks, we turn to lobbying regulation in the European Union.

By Charles Borden, Sam Brown and Valentijn de Boe

8 minute read

May 25, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

With all the focus on the U.S. presidential election, it can be easy to overlook another election on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean that could prove to be just as consequential.

By Charles Borden, Maeve Hanna and Sam Brown

16 minute read

May 11, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

An effective political law compliance program requires counsel to "know the recipient" of a proposed political contribution and understand the different requirements and issues raised by contributions to each type of PAC.

By Charles Borden and Claire Rajan

17 minute read

May 04, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

When does a gift become a bribe? That's the focus of McDonnell v. United States, and there are lessons here for corporate compliance programs.

By Charles Borden and Claire Rajan

8 minute read

April 20, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about super PACs, corporate and super PAC activities in the 2016 presidential elections and the implications for corporate risk exposure and compliance programs.

By Charles Borden, Claire Rajan and Jana Steenholdt

16 minute read

April 13, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

It is apparent that, in a globalized world, foreign individuals and corporations have a stake in the results of U.S. elections and may want to be politically active. U.S. campaign finance law, however, restricts foreign influence in U.S. elections.

By Charles Borden, Claire Rajan and Kate Wooler

15 minute read

April 06, 2016 | Law.com

Federal campaign finance laws prohibit reimbursement of contributions. We'll address the risks, provide examples of recent matters and offer compliance tips to minimize your company's exposure in this area.

By Charles Borden, Claire Rajan and Kate Wooler

13 minute read

March 30, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate PACs are playing a growing role in politics, and there are numerous regulations that govern establishing and operating a corporate PAC and soliciting and using its funds.

By Charles Borden, Claire Rajan and Kate Wooler

6 minute read

March 23, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

It's a subject that is not typically high on the presidential campaign agenda. However, the 2016 election has been unusual in this respect, as candidates have raised the subject and voiced concerns about the existing system to an unprecedented degree.

By Charles Borden, Claire Rajan and Daniel Holman

13 minute read