Michael Toner

Commentary on trends in money and politics and campaign finance law from former FEC Chairman -- opinions are solely my own.

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The 2026 edition of Chambers USA has recognized over 40 attorneys in their respective categories. Additionally, 10 of Wiley's practice areas were ranked in 14 of the guide's nationwide and District of Columbia categories. Learn more: https://t.co/vmSnI6NF2P

#Chambers #WileyWay

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Terrific First Amendment win for Wiley's clients the Retail Energy Advancement League and Green Mountain Energy Company: 4th Circ. Halts Md. Law Banning Electricity Greenwashing https://t.co/nl4vWW5TWa

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Important rules for federal candidates and officeholders everywhere -- Planes and Politics: Know the Private-Plane Reimbursement Rules Before You Offer or Accept a Flight: Wiley https://t.co/38G9EMUmYo{vx:campaign%20name}

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Meta beats hate speech suit over role in Myanmar genocide https://t.co/DL0gKU434y

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Supreme Court says antiabortion center can fight subpoena for donors’ names https://t.co/6ttQfkuHTL

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Appeals court overturns $8.2 million award to Roy Moore over Democratic PAC’s ad https://t.co/T6O3Ll2Fas via @politico

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Someone needs to inform @BernieSanders that candidates do not control Super PACs and 501c organizations & cannot dictate how they operate or the political messages they choose to share with the American people; the Senator needs to bone up on ConLaw 101: https://t.co/4OcMlzQ2Mk

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ActBlue, Democratic fundraising engine, faces lawsuit over foreign donations https://t.co/ZpVJlTQcRB

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Wiley’s Election Law & Government Ethics Practice hosted its Annual Client Compliance Seminar, examining key political law issues shaping 2026.

Thank you to our speakers and attendees for an engaging and thoughtful program.

#ElectionLaw #Compliance

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Judge rules Trump’s White House ballroom can continue, for now https://t.co/NobHwHGa9L

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NY Judge Rejects 1st Amendment Challenge In FARA Case https://t.co/2ozYTR2YD6

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5th Circ. Upholds Texas Ban On Compensated Vote Harvesting https://t.co/5DzOSuAY1r

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8th Circ. Lets Stand Minn. Law Banning Election Deepfakes https://t.co/517NkpSkbJ

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This Supreme Court decision could upend millions in political spending ahead of the midterms. Here’s how the parties are preparing. https://t.co/7ZaxLvmGRu via @politico

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Hawaii's deepfake law struck down over free speech concerns https://t.co/Tc4vo2vJOw

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Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push https://t.co/zMi12GqhOc via @politico

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New Year, New Developments in State Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Lobbying: Wiley https://t.co/7DrS8roGlc{vx:campaign%20name}

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Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge https://t.co/YDlxTBV0bD

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An important strategic decision that corporate and trade association federal PACs should make in the weeks ahead:

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As 2026 begins, corporate and trade association PACs must choose between quarterly and monthly FEC filing frequencies ahead of the Year‑End 2025 Report due Jan 31. In this short video, Michael Toner and Karen Trainer explain the key differences.

Watch: https://t.co/4VJ2r2mMAM

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It was a privilege filing an amicus brief for @nrsc and @nrcc in support of Rep. Bost in this case-- SCOTUS' decision could broaden the ability of federal candidates to have standing to challenge election admin. rules in federal court before Election Day: https://t.co/RaPQJUktsT