B& B, Inc. pays an attorney to draft and lobby for a bill which will greatly lessen B & B's tax liability to the state and federal governments. B&B gives the attorney $20,000 in cash to pay legislators for taking the time to listen to him. This is an agreement which is a violation of public policy.

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Paying legislators directly for their time to listen to a lobbyist is considered bribery, which is illegal and a clear violation of public policy. Lobbying with the intent to influence legislation through legal means, such as drafting a bill, is permissible, but direct payment to legislators for their attention or influence is not.

B& B, Inc Pays an Attorney to Draft and Lobby for a for a Bill