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Using Multiple Profiles

With LDAFile, you can create multiple profiles (logins) within your subscriber account. Profiles can be used to improve the workflow of your lobbying disclosure reporting process.

Consider this scenario:
Your firm employs six lobbyists and has 20 clients. Each quarter you are required to file 20 lobbying activity reports (one for each client). On average each lobbyist works on eight client accounts.

At the start of each quarter, you create a new quarterly report for each client in LDAFile. You save the reports as Drafts, so they can be edited any time.

A profile is created for each lobbyist to log in to LDAFile. During the quarter, each lobbyist periodically views the Draft reports. Selecting only the required client reports, the lobbyist reviews and updates any lobbying activity they have done on behalf of their clients.

At the end of quarter, rather than circulate copies of 20 draft reports to your lobbyists, you review the saved reports on LDAFile, click File, and you’re done. 

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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.

"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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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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