"The Influentialist" Lobbying & Political News Service - Launch Announcement

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 22, 2008 – "The Influentialist" (http://www.influentialist.wordpress.com) a new service covering political, legal and campaign developments in the lobbying profession announces its formal, public launch today.

Within just the past twelve months, legal and policy professionals in the lobbying industry have witnessed the most substantial transformation of ethics and campaign finance rules in over a decade.  Today’s lobbyists – and just as importantly, the executives and general counsels who employ them – now operate in a more uncertain and unforgiving legal landscape than they are traditionally accustomed.  As a consequence, it is more important than ever for political professionals and their clients to stay on top of the latest industry and ethics news.

Produced and edited by Florida attorney, Andrew L. Asher (http://www.asher-law.com), former General Counsel for the prestigious lobbying firm of Barbour Griffith & Rogers, LLC, in Washington, D.C., The Influentialist combines seasoned legal and political perspective with nuanced news coverage to provide its readers with the most relevant and timely news concerning legal and political developments in the lobbying profession.

In addition to regular original pieces, The Influentialist serves as a single-point of reference for news on such salient and topical fields as:

•   HLOGA implementation/Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) compliance news;

•   Presidential and Congressional fundraising news, innovations and trends;

•   Lobbying and electoral campaign activity;

•   Campaign committee and campaign treasurer compliance;

•   Ethics compliance trends as well as violations and investigations;

•   Prominent entries and departures by those engaged in the lobbying profession.