LDAFile manages AND files your Lobbying Disclosure Reports for you. LDAFile:

Provides help text, definitions, and Lobbying Disclosure Act guidance
Stores and auto-fills previously-filed report data for easy and accurate filing
Validates your data and checks for errors
Notifies you of filing deadlines and LDA updates
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Quarterly Reports in 4 Clicks

LDAFile was designed to simplify the lobbying disclosure process and to ensure accuracy. By storing previously filed reports, LDAFile saves you the trouble of re-entering redundant information or re-using old forms.

LDAFile provides the ability to file your quarterly lobbying report in 4 clicks by using the report cloning feature. By selecting this feature, information from the previous quarter’s report for a given client will automatically be copied into the new report. Lobbyists, issue codes, and lobbying issues will all be entered for you.

Simply review the report, file it, and you’re done in 4 clicks.

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Filing

The Lobbying Disclosure Act requires lobbying firms and organizations employing in-house lobbyists to register when they meet income/expense minimums, have an employee who meets the definition of a lobbyist, and make more than one lobbying contact. See Lobbying Disclosure for the specific requirements.

Compliance News

"At Least 250 Lobbyists Fail to Disclose Contributions"

CQ Politics, 9/17/2008

Don't let this happen to you. The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act significantly increased reporting requirements. LDAFile helps you stay on top of lobbying disclosure compliance. Get updates and guidance on the Lobbying Disclosure Act, notifications of upcoming deadlines, and information you need file accurately and on-time.

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Quarterly Reports: Filing in 4 Clicks

Of Interest

National Journal launches blog on the lobbying and advocacy industry, Under the Influence.

PoliticalActivityLaw.com blog provides frequent updates on lobbying and election law, including Lobbying Disclosure Act issues.

Lobbyists want more clarification on disclosure requirements, according to Lobbyists.info survey of lobbyists on the impact of the 2007 amendments to the Lobbying Disclosure Act. Read about the survey.

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The LDAFile Community is a free, interactive forum for members to share information relating to lobbying disclosure. Messages and comments are public; registration is required only to post messages and comments.

The LDAFile Community will include experts on lobbying disclosure compliance. If you have a question, need clarification, or have a tip to offer, post it to the Community. More.

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