DOJ Proposes FARA Rule Changes: Impact on Foreign Lobbyists Under Scrutiny

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed significant amendments to the regulations under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which could prompt major changes in how foreign companies engage with lobbyists in the United States. Under the proposed regulations, foreign company lobbyists would be required to register. According to Alexandra Langton of Covington & Burling, the changes do not sufficiently consider the practical realities faced by foreign businesses operating in the U.S. and are likely to have a substantial impact on multinational corporations. For further details, visit the National Law Journal.