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The_truth (not verified) says:
LegalEagle,
You are partly correct. While negotiating can sometimes be a lobbying activity it may not be one as well. It all depends on the circumstances. While lobbying is a legal term, without a legal equation of the two activities, lobbying and negotiating, it would be permitted in many circumstances. For example walking may be jaywalking and may not depending on the situation. That is why allegations without any facts are so misleading and unfair. Anybody can say anything they want without any facts to back it up. Either put up or shut up.
Here is the definition in New York State Legislative Law ยง1-c
{ Lobbyist: The term "lobbyist" shall mean every person or organization retained, employed or designated by any client to engage in lobbying }
LegalEagle,
You are partly correct. While negotiating can sometimes be a lobbying activity it may not be one as well. It all depends on the circumstances. While lobbying is a legal term, without a legal equation of the two activities, lobbying and negotiating, it would be permitted in many circumstances. For example walking may be jaywalking and may not depending on the situation. That is why allegations without any facts are so misleading and unfair. Anybody can say anything they want without any facts to back it up. Either put up or shut up.
Here is the definition in New York State Legislative Law ยง1-c
{ Lobbyist: The term "lobbyist" shall mean every person or organization retained, employed or designated by any client to engage in lobbying }
I don't see it saying "to engage in negotiating"