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Corporate Compliance Fraud in Ohio

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting a fraud that uses the cover of corporate compliance: ‘Corporate Compliance’ form not from any government agency. According to columnist Sheryl Harris, businesses are receiving official-looking mailings with a form requesting a $150 fee to comply with the annual meetings under state law. As the story points out, not… » Read More

Ohio’s Pay-To-Play Law

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 9:09 am

On January 2, 2007, then Ohio Governor Taft signed into law Substitute House Bill 694, enacting changes to Ohio’s pay-to-play laws. The new law places restrictions on many political contributors who currently hold, or are competing for, a contract with the state or local government. The new law also extends these prohibitions to many local… » Read More

Ohio Retirement System Lobbyist

Sunday, January 11th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Ohio requires registration and annual filings if you are a Retirement System Lobbyist. See Ohio Revised Code §101.90. According to the law, it seems that any replacement agent hired by an investment fund is subject to registration if that agent discussed an investment offering with the Ohio retirement system. Retirement system lobbyist means any person… » Read More