INTERPRETING ADVISORY OPINIONS EXEMPTIONS-AND THE GREY AREAS
The LDA Exemption amid Heightened DOJ Scrutiny: A Narrowed Interpretation and Potential for Repeal?
Kate Belinski
Partner
Ballard Spahr LLP
Craig Engle
Partner
ArentFox Schiff LLP
- The nuances of the latest DOJ advisory opinions
- The future of the LDA Exemption following DOJ’s remarks in December of last year
- Interpreting “Principal Beneficiary”
- What can now trigger FARA registration, letter of inquiry and further DOJ action
- What is “directly promoting interests of foreign government” and “a predominant foreign interest”
- Defining “within the United States”: Is a physical presence on U.S. soil necessary?
- Heightened reporting requirements for LDA registrants: Is even greater scrutiny on the horizon?