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Publications | September 14, 2015

Pay-to-Play Rule Sticks Around for 2016

Daily Journal

Author

Jason Abel

Overview

Steptoe of counsel Jason Abel authored an article for the Daily Journal titled "Pay-to-Play Rule Sticks Around for 2016."  The article, published September 3, discusses the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit's rejection of a challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission's "pay-to-play" rule for investment advisers. 

Professionals

Jason Abel
Jason Abel
Jason Abel leads Steptoe's Campaign Finance and Political Law practice and advises clients on a range of government affairs issues, including legislative strategy and process. Jason served as chief...

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Government Affairs & Public Policy, Campaign Finance & Political Law, Congressional Oversight & Investigations, Vetting & Government Ethics

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Campaign Finance & Political Law

Government Affairs & Public Policy

Vetting & Government Ethics

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