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Caplin & Drysdale’s Political Law Group has an established practice representing individuals, lobbyists, consulting firms, advocacy groups, public affairs firms, political consultancies, and think-tanks in addressing their FARA compliance obligations.  Illustrations of our work for clients include:

• Responding to inquiries and document requests from the Department of Justice’s FARA Registration Unit and other law enforcement bodies;
• Resolving civil and criminal enforcement actions related to FARA compliance;
• Responding to congressional inquiries and investigations related to alleged FARA violations;
• Preparing and submitting FARA filings, including retroactive Registrations and Supplemental Statements;
• Conducting internal investigations concerning potential FARA issues; and
• Establishing tailored compliance programs to help lobbying firms, public affairs firms, and political consultancies efficiently manage FARA’s compliance obligations.