Lobbying in Delamaria

Lobbying in Delamaria describes paid activity in which corporations and special interest groups hire well-connected professional advocates, often lawyers, to argue for specific legislation in decision-making bodies such as the Commonwealth Congress. It is a highly controversial phenomenon, often seen in a negative light by journalists and the Delamarian public, with some critics describing it as a legal form of bribery or extortion. While lobbying is sometimes subject to extensive and often complex rules which, if not followed, can lead to penalties including jail. The activity of lobbying has been interpreted by court rulings as constitutionally protected free speech. This isn't aided by the activities of lobbying firms, which lobby on behalf of themselves to ease restrictions on lobbying.

Some corporations such as Conover, DP and Milton Fitzpatrick have in-house lobbying arms, usually located on or near Cabot Street in Labrador.