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Lord David Evans allegedly offered access to ministers for a sponsorship deal in an undercover investigation.

The FCA's proposed reforms for greater transparency were abandoned due to strong lobbying from City firms and concerns over reputational damage.

21% of attendees at EU workshops on big tech regulation didn't disclose industry links, impacting transparency and public debate.

Trump's administration will likely be influenced by lobbyists due to key appointments of former lobbyists in significant positions.

Emma Reynolds' appointment raises ethical concerns due to her past lobbying on China, highlighting issues of transparency in government.

Jim Murphy's lobbying firm represents various industries, creating a nexus between business interests and government decisions.

Oregon seeks to amend its anti-revolving-door law to address discrimination against former lawmakers transitioning to lobbying compared to state employment.

Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo plans to leave his position to join a lobbying firm in Washington D.C.

Lobbying is about influence through persuasion and relationships, not coercion.

Nick Muzin's diverse background is a model for effective lobbying.

A new bill could weaken California's lemon law, limiting recourse for consumers against defective cars due to lobbying behind closed doors.

Google's lobbying expenditure reached almost $11 million, 90 times higher than last year, making it the top lobbyist employer in California.

California lawmakers are traveling internationally on special interest-funded trips, raising ethical concerns.

Trips to Hawaii, Vietnam, and Taiwan are criticized as "junkets" for special interest influence.

Pam Bondi's appointment as attorney general intertwines lobbying interests with regulatory oversight, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Crypto executives are lobbying the incoming Trump administration to reshape regulations and personnel in favor of the industry.

Pam Bondi's Senate hearing will focus on her lobbying past, critiques of the Justice Department, and loyalty to President-elect Trump.

Trump's presidency will significantly reshape the tech industry with increased lobbying and potential alignments with billionaire interests.

Lobbyists must adapt to a new political landscape centered in Florida under Trump, as traditional methods become less effective.

Tesla is actively lobbying for stricter emission regulations in the UK despite the government's recent decision to loosen existing rules.

The EDTA advocates for the resumption of the NEVI program to ensure continued development of EV charging infrastructure.

The NYC Council voted to ban top officials from lobbying for two years post-government, closing the loophole that allowed immediate influence.

California's lemon law faces potential restrictions due to secretive legislative processes, raising concerns about consumer protection.

Influential lobbyists shape laws without public input, affecting millions of Californians.

Airbnb is trying to influence New York City regulations on short-term rentals by funding a movement for legislative change amidst strict regulations.

Governor Hochul must decide on 105 bills before year-end, with significant implications for health care, environmental policy, and artificial intelligence regulations.

California's lemon law faces potential weakening due to a hastily drafted bill influenced by lobbyists, with little public input.

California experienced a 10% increase in registered lobbyists in 2023-24, largely due to legislative turnover and increased advocacy needs.

Big Tech's lobbying effort aims to derail the Kids Online Safety Act, prioritizing profits over the protection of minors.

Big oil spent $445 million to influence Donald Trump and Congress in the last election cycle.

Fossil fuel lobbyists are working with lawmakers to create laws that punish peaceful protests against oil and gas expansion, threatening long prison sentences for activists.

Record numbers of plastic industry lobbyists attend crucial UN talks, opposing production caps amid rising plastic pollution concerns.

The influence of fossil fuel lobbyists at UN climate talks raises alarms about the effectiveness of climate negotiations.

Fossil fuel industry lobbying significantly impacted California's climate disaster funding legislation, exacerbating costs borne by taxpayers and undermining climate recovery efforts.

Fossil fuel lobbyists substantially outnumber national delegations at COP29, raising concerns about their influence on climate negotiations.

Eston Melton faces serious legal trouble with the IRS for tax evasion totaling over $1.3 million, expressing remorse over his decisions.

Private equity leaders celebrated the Labour party's decision to maintain favorable tax rates on carried interest.

Chancellor Reeves is pressured to reconsider tax changes for non-doms due to fears of losing wealth and tax revenue.

The election of Trump triggered a significant increase in demand for lobbyists with connections to his administration.

Mar-a-Lago has become a hub for influential advisers and supporters lobbying for Donald Trump's next presidential term.

Microsoft accuses Google of funding biased studies and shadow campaigns to discredit them in antitrust discussions.

Microsoft accuses Google of orchestrating discrediting campaigns against its cloud business amid ongoing competition in Europe.

The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) seeks to enhance competition in the cloud sector with Google as a key member.

Microsoft claims the Open Cloud Coalition is influenced by Google and serves as a deceptive front for their interests in the cloud market.

The Open Cloud Coalition is seen by Microsoft as a Google-led initiative to undermine its position in the cloud market.

The Open Cloud Coalition aims to foster collaborative and equal participation among cloud service providers and users, despite criticisms regarding Google Cloud's dominant role.