In Crain’s, Chris Bragg takes a close look at a growing industry in New York: the “strategic consultant.” Though they do not register as lobbyists, they “regularly meet with government […]
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Report: JCOPE Preparing Online Ethics Course for Registered Lobbyists
In today’s Albany Times Union, Rick Karlin reports that the staff of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is working on putting in place the online ethics training program […]
JCOPE Issues Ethics Reminder on the ’30-Day’ Rule for State Employees Seekering Non-state Employment
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has issued its latest ‘ethics reminder,’ this one for state employees who are seeking non-state employment. This rule applies when an employee either […]
Trump Sues JCOPE to Force Action on Complaint
The Daily News reports that Donald Trump is asking the State Supreme Court in Albany to force the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) to take action on his December […]
JCOPE to Meet
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tues., August 12, in Albany. Read the meeting agenda here.
JCOPE Staff Reviewing Lobbying Act Guidelines
Earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) sent out an ‘e-blast’ which indicates that JCOPE staff is: “soliciting comments from the regulated community and the general public regarding […]
JCOPE: No Sanctions for State Lawyer Who Accepted Ride on Private Plane
The Daily News reports that a lawyer from the state Attorney General’s office who accepted a free plane ride an opposing counsel has admitted he violated state travel rules, but […]
JCOPE Approves Public Service Announcement Regulations
At its meeting earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) approved regulations (19 NYCRR Part 940) imposing a 90-day pre-election blackout on appearances in “public service announcements” by […]
JCOPE Source of Funding Determination Reversed; Some Donors Will Remain Private
A judicial hearing officer has ruled that four abortion-related lobbying groups are covered by an exemption to the state’s “source of funding” law. The decision, which means that the groups […]
JCOPE, Gaming Commission Issue ‘Joint Guidance on Casino Lobbying’
Last week, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) and the New York Gaming Commission issued ‘Joint Guidance on Casino Lobbying,’ which is intended to “ensure commercial casino gaming license […]