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Straight from our I2M 201O faculty member, Brett Kappell of Arent Fox, his take on the upcoming Citizens United case before the Supreme Court and what it may mean for corporate political decisions.

The Citizens United decision, assuming it ever comes down, could indeed have a profound impact on corporate government relations program. If the Supreme Court were to overturn Austin, both corporations and unions would be able to use money in their general treasury funds to run ads expressly advocating the election or defeat of specific candidates for federal office. At least three members of the Court have already expressed the view that the restrictions on corporate express advocacy are unconstitutional and Chief Justice…