Michael Toner

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

Judge rules Trump’s White House ballroom can continue, for now wapo.st/46sbZyq

NY Judge Rejects 1st Amendment Challenge In FARA Case law360.com/aerospace/arti…

5th Circ. Upholds Texas Ban On Compensated Vote Harvesting law360.com/texas/articles…

8th Circ. Lets Stand Minn. Law Banning Election Deepfakes law360.com/cybersecurity-…

This Supreme Court decision could upend millions in political spending ahead of the midterms. Here’s how the parties are preparing. politi.co/4a0eRVB via @politico

Hawaii's deepfake law struck down over free speech concerns courthousenews.com/hawaiis-deepfa…

Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push politi.co/4k0LwNW via @politico

New Year, New Developments in State Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Lobbying: Wiley wiley.law/alert-New-Year…{vx:campaign%20name}

Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge nytimes.com/2026/01/14/us/…

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

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: cnn.com/2026/01/14/pol…

Contributor Beware: State-Level Contribution Bans May Apply During Legislative Sessions: Wiley wiley.law/alert-Contribu…{vx:campaign%20name}

La. Social Media Law Violates First Amendment, Judge Rules law360.com/media/articles…

Corporate Transparency Act Is Constitutional, 11th Circ. Says law360.com/appellate/arti…

RIP to the American Penny; it is truly the end of an era: The Penny Dies at 232 nytimes.com/2025/11/12/bus…

It was a privilege having the chance to co-author a chapter on emerging campaign finance trends and work with @LarrySabato, @kkondik, and @Center4Politics on their terrific book on the 2024 election:

This is potentially a very important case that could affect politically active 501(c)(4) organizations in the future; the case should be monitored closely in the months ahead: Court Finds 501(c)(4) Exemption & Political Activity Standard Unconstitutional electionlawblog.org/?p=152570

Happy Columbus Day!

Three Legal Considerations for Grassroots, Grasstops, and Public Affairs Campaigns: Wiley wiley.law/alert-Three-Le…{vx:campaign%20name}