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2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- S. 2500 and H.R. 4789, Performance Rights Act support for broadcast performance right for sound recordings - H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 support for increased tools and resources for intellectual property enforcement - S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act support for increased tools and resources for intellectual property enforcement - H.R. 5889, "Orphan Works Act of 2008" and S. 2913, "Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" -- general discussions in support of overall legislation to create a regulatory scheme to address the issue of "orphan works" - S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008 support for bill to increase tools and resources for copyright enforcement - S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the Internet Radio Equality Act concerns with legislation that would nullify the webcasting royalty rates set by the Copyright Royalty Board in 2007 - SConRes 244 and SConRes 82 opposition to statement that Congress should not require radio stations to pay performance royalties for the broadcast of sound recordings - Support for stronger enforcement against illegal P2P file-sharing
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
H.R. 4789 & S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 244& SConRes 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 1353 - internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act
Client expense: $1,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
H.R. 4789 & S.2500 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 244 & SConRes 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R.2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.1689, "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007," all provisions. H.R.2060, "Internet Radio Equality Act," all provisions. H.R.4279, "Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007," all provisions. H.R.4789, "Performance Rights Act," all provisions. S.256, "Perform Act of 2007," all provisions. S.1353, "Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007," all provisions. S.2317, "Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007," all provisions. S.2500, "Performance Rights Act," all provisions.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equity Act S. 1353 Internet Radio Equity Act of 2007 S 256 Perform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| MD |
| Albio Sires | Democratic | NJ |
| Alcee L. Hastings | Democratic | FL |
| Allyson Y. Schwartz | Democratic | PA |
| André Carson | Democratic | IN |
| Anna G. Eshoo | Democratic | CA |
| Barbara Cubin | Republican | WY |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Baron Hill | Democratic | IN |
| Ben Chandler | Democratic | KY |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Bill Shuster | Republican | PA |
| Bob Filner | Democratic | CA |
| Brad Ellsworth | Democratic | IN |
| Brad Miller | Democratic | NC |
| Brian Baird | Democratic | WA |
| Brian Higgins | Democratic | NY |
| Bruce L. Braley | Democratic | IA |
| Carol Shea-Porter | Democratic | NH |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Republican | WA |
| Chaka Fattah | Democratic | PA |
| Christopher Cannon | Republican | UT |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Christopher Shays | Republican | CT |
| Ciro Rodriguez | Democratic | TX |
| Corrine Brown | Democratic | FL |
| Dale E. Kildee | Democratic | MI |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| David G. Reichert | Republican | WA |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| Dennis Cardoza | Democratic | CA |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | Democratic | OH |
| Dennis Moore | Democratic | KS |
| Diana DeGette | Democratic | CO |
| Diane Watson | Democratic | CA |
| Doc Hastings | Republican | WA |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Donald A. Manzullo | Republican | IL |
| Donald Payne | Democratic | NJ |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| Frank D. Lucas | Republican | OK |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Frank R. Wolf | Republican | VA |
| Frederick Boucher | Democratic | VA |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| George Miller | Democratic | CA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Harry Mitchell | Democratic | AZ |
| James Oberstar | Democratic | MN |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Jerry McNerney | Democratic | CA |
| Jesse L. Jackson Jr. | Democratic | IL |
| Jim Jordan | Republican | OH |
| Jim Matheson | Democratic | UT |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| John Doolittle | Republican | CA |
| John F. Tierney | Democratic | MA |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| John P. Sarbanes | Democratic | MD |
| John Salazar | Democratic | CO |
| John Spratt | Democratic | SC |
| John W. Olver | Democratic | MA |
| Jon Porter | Republican | NV |
| José E. Serrano | Democratic | NY |
| Julia Carson | Democratic | IN |
| K. Michael Conaway | Republican | TX |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Lee Terry | Republican | NE |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Luis Fortuño | Republican | PR |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | Democratic | IL |
| Lynn C. Woolsey | Democratic | CA |
| Marilyn Musgrave | Republican | CO |
| Mark Kirk | Republican | IL |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Melissa Bean | Democratic | IL |
| Michael Arcuri | Democratic | NY |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Michael H. Michaud | Democratic | ME |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Michael McNulty | Democratic | NY |
| Michael T. McCaul | Republican | TX |
| Mike McIntyre | Democratic | NC |
| Mike Ross | Democratic | AR |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Nancy Boyda | Democratic | KS |
| Nathan Deal | Republican | GA |
| Neil Abercrombie | Democratic | HI |
| Nick J. Rahall II | Democratic | WV |
| Norman D. Dicks | Democratic | WA |
| Patrick Kennedy | Democratic | RI |
| Patrick Murphy | Democratic | PA |
| Paul Gillmor | Republican | OH |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Phil Hare | Democratic | IL |
| Rahm Emanuel | Democratic | IL |
| Ray LaHood | Republican | IL |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Richard E. Neal | Democratic | MA |
| Rick Larsen | Democratic | WA |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Robert B. Aderholt | Republican | AL |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Ron Paul | Republican | TX |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Roscoe G. Bartlett | Republican | MD |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Sam Farr | Democratic | CA |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Silvestre Reyes | Democratic | TX |
| Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | Democratic | SD |
| Stephanie Jones | Democratic | OH |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Steve Kagen | Democratic | WI |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| Timothy V. Johnson | Republican | IL |
| Todd Russell Platts | Republican | PA |
| Tom Latham | Republican | IA |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
| Vern Buchanan | Republican | FL |
| Vernon Ehlers | Republican | MI |
| Virginia Foxx | Republican | NC |
| W. Todd Akin | Republican | MO |
| Wayne Gilchrest | Republican | MD |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zachary Space | Democratic | OH |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256, PERFORM Act. HR. 2060, S. 1353, Internet Radio Equality Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-Piracy H.R. 3015 - To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain Statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio H.R. 5353 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 4789 - Performance Rights Act S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act H.Con.Res. 244 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res. 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-piracy H.R. 3015 To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. International piracy IP enforcement Criminal enforcement of copyrights P2P IP theft via university computer networks Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio HR 4789 - Performance Rights Act S 2500 - Performance Rights Act H.Con.Res. 244 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res. 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 International IP theft H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 ISP network management S. 2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 H.R. 5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR.2060, Internet Radio Equality Act S.1353, Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 HR 7084, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 S 3649, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256: Perform Act of 2007; H. R. 4789: The Performance Rights Act-opposed. H. Con. Res 244/S. Con. Res. 82: Local Radio Freedom Act-supported. H. R. 2060/S. 1353: Internet Radio Equality Act-supported. H. R. 2905/S. 1748 Broadcaster Freedom Act-supported. H. R. 7084: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008-supported provisions extending deadlines for music license agreements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 2060 and S 1353 - The Internet Radio Equality Act HR 4789 and S 2500 - The Performance Rights Act H.R. 7084 - The Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2060, S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 S. 256 - Perform Act of 2007 H.R. 4789 - Performance Rights Act H.R. 7084 and S. 3649, Webcaster Settlement Act. Support enactment.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.2060: Internet Radio Equality Act, all provisions H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions H.R.4789: Performance Rights Act; all provisions S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions S.1353: Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007; all provisions S.2500: Performance Rights Act; all provisions H.R.7084: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008; all provisions Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA.
Client expense: $2,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.1689, "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007," all provisions. H.R.2060, "Internet Radio Equality Act," all provisions. H.R.4279, "Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007," all provisions. H.R.4789, "Performance Rights Act," all provisions. S.256, "Perform Act of 2007," all provisions. S.1353, "Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007," all provisions. S.2317, "Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007," all provisions. S.2500, "Performance Rights Act," all provisions.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Royalties, Digital Music Licensing S. 2500, S.1353 S. 256 HR 4789, H.R. 4279, H.R.2060, HR 1201
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Royalties, Digital Music Licensing S. 2500, S.1353 H.R.2060
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
H.R. 4789 & S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 244 & SConRes 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act
Client expense: $1,619,851 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to digital and broadcast performance of sound recordings. S. 2500 Performance Rights Act - All provisions HR 4789 - Performance Rights Act - All provisions HR 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act - All provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 7176, Informed P2P User Act HR 7089, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 HR 2060, Internet Radio Equality Act, copyright issues affecting webcasting HR 4789, Performance Rights Act, provisions re: radio performance right S. 2500, Performance Rights Act, provisions re: compensation for artists for their sound recordings
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 7084, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 HR 2060, Internet Radio Equality Act, copyright issues affecting webcasting. HR 4789, Performance Rights Act, provisions related to radio performance rights. S. 2500, Performance Rights Act, provisions related to compensation for artists for their sound recordings.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
H.R. 4789 & S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 244 and SConRes 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act
Client expense: $110,850 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2060, S. 1353 - The Internet Radio Equality Act S. 256, Perform Act of 2007, HR.4789, S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act H.R. 7084, S. 3649 - Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to radio broadcasters, including sec. 112,114,115. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast monitoring services-all provisions. S. 2500/H.R. 4789, "Performance Rights Act"-all provisions. S. 3325, "Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008"-all provisions. S. 256, "PERFORM Act of 2007" S. 1353/H.R. 2060, Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 3015, "To delay applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under Title 17, United States Code"-all provisions. S. 3649/H.R. 7084, "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"-all provisions.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) H.R. 2060, the Internet Radio Equality Act (re: copyright royalty rates - the entire bill); 2) S. 1353, the Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 (re: copyright royalty rates - the entire bill); 3) H.R. 4279, PRO IP Act of 2007 (re: statutory damages for copyright infringement); 4) S. 3325, the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act; 5) H.R. 4789, the Performance Rights Act (re: music royalties - the entire bill); 6) S. 2500, the Performance Rights Act (re: music royalties - the entire bill); 7) H.R. 5889 , the Orphan Works Act of 2008 (re: copyrighted material in which the owner of such material can not be identified or located - the entire bill); 8) S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (re: copyrighted material in which the owner of such material can not be identified or located - the entire bill); 9) S. 256, the Perform Act (re: establishing uniform copyright royalty rate standards and copyright content protection - the entire bill); 10) H.R. 7084, the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 (re: agreements pertaining to the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters - the entire bill); 11) S. 3649, the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 (re: agreements pertaining to the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters - the entire bill); and general music licensing reform (ex. reform of sections 112 and 115 of the Copyright Act).
Client expense: $266,366 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464; H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 4789 and S. 2500 Performance Rights Act H.R. 7084 and S. 3649 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act S. 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 HConRes 244 and SConRes 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $112,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 4789 and S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act S. 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 HConRes 244 and SConRes 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $106,872 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight & legislation regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to radio broadcasters, including sec.112, 114, 115. S. 2500/ H.R. 4789, "Performance Rights Act"-all provisions. H. Con. Res. 244, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"-all provisions. S. 256, "Perform Right Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 1353, "Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007"-all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast monitoring services.-all provisions. H.R. 2060, "Internet Radio Equality Act"-all provisions. H.R. 3015, "To delay applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code"-all provisions.
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-Piracy H.R. 3015 - To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain Statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio H.R. 5353 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 4789 - Performance Rights Act S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act H.Con.Res. 244 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res. 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-piracy H.R. 3015 To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. International piracy IP enforcement Criminal enforcement of copyrights P2P IP theft via university computer networks Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio HR 4789 - Performance Rights Act S 2500 - Performance Rights Act H.Con.Res. 244 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res. 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 International IP theft H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 ISP network management S. 2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 H.R. 5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-Piracy H.R. 3015 - To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain Statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio H.R. 5353 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 4789 - Performance Rights Act S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-piracy H.R. 3015 To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. International piracy IP enforcement Criminal enforcement of copyrights P2P IP theft via university computer networks Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio HR 4789 - Performance Rights Act S 2500 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 244 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 International IP theft H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 ISP network management S. 2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 H.R. 5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-piracy H.R. 3015 To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. International piracy IP enforcement Criminal enforcement of copyrights P2P IP theft via university computer networks Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio HR 4789 - Performance Rights Act S 2500 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 244 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 International IP theft H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 ISP network management Orphan works
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256 PERFORM Act of 2007 S. 1353 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 Anti-Piracy H.R. 3015 - To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain Statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code. Performance right for over-the-air broadcasts Satellite Radio H.R. 5353 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 4789 - Performance Rights Act S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256: Perform Act of 2007; H. R. 4789: The Performance Rights Act H. Con. Res 244/S. Con. Res. 82: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act H. R. 2060/S. 1353: Internet Radio Equality Act H.R. 2905/S. 1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act FCC notice of proposed rulemaking regarding broadcast localism S. 3325: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Online music licensing; H.R. 1908, S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, patent reform; H.R. 2060, S. 1353, Internet Radio Equality Act; H.R. 4279, PRO IP Act, intellectual property enforcement, intermediary liability and statutory damages provisions; S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 602 - Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 S. 1780 - Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act H.R. 2738 - Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007 S. 522 - Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 948 - Children and Media Research Advancement Act S. 2125 - Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition Act S. 2507 - DTV Border Fix Act of 2007 S. Res. 576 - Designating August 2008 as Digital Television Transition Awareness Month H.R. 608 - Digital Television Consumer Education Act H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act H.R. 2566 - National Digital Television Consumer Education Act H.R. 3559 - Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act H.R. 3862 - Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Transition Act H.R. 4167 - Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act H.R. 4307 - Consumer Freedom of Choice in Cable Act H.R. 4882 - Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act H.R. 5470 - To amend the Communication Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets S. 2035 - Free Flow of Information Act H.R. 2102 - Free Flow of Information Act H.R. 7013 - To require the FCC to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television. A la carte cable programming and wholesale unbundling Retransmission consent Digital television transition
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 256, PERFORM Act. HR. 2060, S. 1353, Internet Radio Equality Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to radio broadcasters, including sec. 112, 114,115. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast monitoring services-all provisions. H. Con. Res 244/ S. Con Res 82, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act." -all provisions. S. 2500/H.R. 4789, "Performance Rights Act"-all provisions. S. 3325, "Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008"-all provisions. S.256, "PERFORM Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 1353/H.R. 2060, "Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 3015, "To delay applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under Title 17, United States Code"-all provisions. H.R. 7084, "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"-all provisions.
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.2060: To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.4789: To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.1353: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. S.2500: A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings. H.R. 7084: To amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters. Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations.
Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1201 - Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 S. 3325 & H.R. 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 - Enforcement of intellectual property laws and to reduce counterfeiting and piracy of protected intellectual property S. 1145 & H.R. 1908 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 S. 256 - Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007 S. 1353 & H.R. 2060 - Internet Radio Equality Act
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- S. 2500 and H.R. 4789, Performance Rights Act support for broadcast performance right for sound recordings - H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 support for increased tools and resources for intellectual property enforcement - S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act support for increased tools and resources for intellectual property enforcement - H.R. 5889, "Orphan Works Act of 2008" and S. 2913, "Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" -- general discussions in support of overall legislation to create a regulatory scheme to address the issue of "orphan works" - S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008 support for bill to increase tools and resources for copyright enforcement - S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the Internet Radio Equality Act concerns with legislation that would nullify the webcasting royalty rates set by the Copyright Royalty Board in 2007 - SConRes 244 and SConRes 82 opposition to statement that Congress should not require radio stations to pay performance royalties for the broadcast of sound recordings - Support for stronger enforcement against illegal P2P file-sharing
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR.2060, Internet Radio Equality Act S.1353, Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 S.256, Perform Act of 2007 Sections 114 and 115 of Copyright Act HR.4789, Performance Rights Act S.2500, Performance Rights Act HR.4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 HR. 5889, Orphan Works Act of 2008 S. 2913, Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 HR 7084, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 S 3649, Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 S 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008; H.R. 2060 and S. 1376, 340B Program Improvement and Intergrity Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 2060 and S 1353 - The Internet Radio Equality Act HR 4789 and S 2500 - The Performance Rights Act H.R. 7084 - The Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 4789 and S. 2500 Performance Rights Act H.R. 7084 and S. 3649 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 H.R. 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act S. 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 HConRes 244 and SConRes 82 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $67,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Royalties, Digital Music Licensing S. 2500, S.1353 S. 256 HR 4789, H.R. 4279, H.R.2060, HR 1201
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office