"Businesses Should Expect – and Prepare for – Even More Scrutiny on Political Giving" from Abernathy MacGregor shares a series of sound action items for companies with regard to their political spending activities and communications regardless of whether they paused or tweaked their contribution policies in response to recent tumultuous events at the U.S. Capitol. Among other things, the firm advises companies to conduct a comprehensive review of their PAC program; to be transparent about their activities and decision-making; to be cognizant of their lobbyists' contribution recipients, which inevitably will be traced back to the company and its values; and to anticipate backlash in recognition of diverse viewpoints.
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