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Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
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28d open
vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
ADA Amendments Act- S. 1881, H.R. 3195 Commonsense Consumption Act- H.R. 2183, S. 1323 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act- H.R. 420 ADA Notification Act- H.R. 3479
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
Tort Reform - Commonsense Consumption Act, Bill Numbers HR2183 an S1323
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Torts
Tort Reform - Commonsense Consumption Act, Bill Numbers HR2183 an S1323
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1363 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; S. 771 - Child Nutrition Promotion and Schoool Lunch Protection Act; H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007; S. 1323 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007; Food Labeling Reform; H.R. 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007; H.R. 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; H.R. 3484 - SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007; H.R. 3485 - TRACE Act of 2007; H.R. 5904 - Safe FEAST Act; S. 654 - Safe Food Act of 2007; S. 2688 - Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act; School Lunch Program Meat Recall bill; FDA Reform bill (Durbin Draft); FDA reform bill (Kennedy Draft);
Client expense: $160,503 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 2183, H.R. 4040, S. 1323, S. 2041, S. 2449, S.2663
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
| Republican |
| IN |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| Deborah Pryce | Republican | OH |
| Dennis Moore | Democratic | KS |
| Doug Lamborn | Republican | CO |
| Eric Cantor | Republican | VA |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| J. Randy Forbes | Republican | VA |
| Jack Kingston | Republican | GA |
| James Marshall | Democratic | GA |
| Jeff Miller | Republican | FL |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jo Ann Davis | Republican | VA |
| John Barrow | Democratic | GA |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Kline | Republican | MN |
| John Kuhl | Republican | NY |
| Joseph R. Pitts | Republican | PA |
| K. Michael Conaway | Republican | TX |
| Lincoln Davis | Democratic | TN |
| Lynn A. Westmoreland | Republican | GA |
| Mark Souder | Republican | IN |
| Michael Arcuri | Democratic | NY |
| Michael C. Burgess | Republican | TX |
| Michael K. Simpson | Republican | ID |
| Mike Ross | Democratic | AR |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican | OH |
| Patrick T. McHenry | Republican | NC |
| Peter Hoekstra | Republican | MI |
| Phil Gingrey | Republican | GA |
| Ralph M. Hall | Republican | TX |
| Ric Keller | Republican | FL |
| Robert Cramer | Democratic | AL |
| Robin Hayes | Republican | NC |
| Rodney Alexander | Republican | LA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Ron Lewis | Republican | KY |
| Roscoe G. Bartlett | Republican | MD |
| Sam Johnson | Republican | TX |
| Spencer Bachus | Republican | AL |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Steven C. LaTourette | Republican | OH |
| Terry Everett | Republican | AL |
| Thaddeus McCotter | Republican | MI |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Vern Buchanan | Republican | FL |
| Virgil Goode | Republican | VA |
| Virginia Foxx | Republican | NC |
| Wally Herger | Republican | CA |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
HR 2183, HR4040, S1323, S2041, S2449, S2663
Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Support legislation to prohibit frivolous lawsuits, H.R. 2183, S. 1323.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
Support legislation to prohibit frivolous lawsuits re:obesity claims, H.R.2183, S.1323.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 2183, H.R. 4040, S. 1323, S. 2041, S. 2449, S.2663
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
ADA Amendments Act- S. 1881, H.R. 3195 Commonsense Consumption Act- H.R. 2183, S. 1323 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act- H.R. 420 ADA Notification Act- H.R. 3479
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in legal system (including H.R. 2183, S. 1323, S. 221, S. 1782, H.R. 3010, H.R. 1443, H.R. 1519, H.R. 2061, H.R. 2135, H.R. 3010/S. 1782, H.R. 3393, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3915, H.R. 4040, H.R. 5129, H.R. 5312, H.R. 6049, S. 814, H.R. 6126, S. 2041/H.R. 4854, S. 2045/S. 2663, S. 2449/H.R. 5884, S. 2554, S. 2636, S. 2838).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
To prevent frivolous lawsuits and promote personal responsibility (H.R. 2183, S 1323) To promote appropriate school nutrition policies and commodity policies (H.R. 2419, S. 2302)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Obesity legislation- HR 2183, S. 1323
Client expense: $207,327 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S 1323/HR 2183, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007, all provisions. S 3575/HR 7187, Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008' or the `LEAN Act of 2008', all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 1323 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 2041 - False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 2449 - Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 2663 - CPSC Reform Act - All provisions; H.R. 4040 - Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act - All provisions H.R. 1289 - Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 2183/S. 1323, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S. 1323/ H.R. 2183, Commonsense Consumption act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1782/ H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1135, Fair Arbitration Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 221, Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1443, Consumer Fairness Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1519, American Homebuyers Protection act (Entire bill) S. 2041/ H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Corrections Act (Entire bill) S. 2449/ H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act (Entire bill) S. 2450, To Amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to Address the Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine (Entire bill) S. 2133, HOMES Act (Entire bill) S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act (Entire bill) S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Title IV (Bankruptcy) H.R. 3221, Dodd/ Shelby Amendment #4387, in Nature of a Substitute, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Durbin Amendment to the Substitute #4338 (Bankruptcy) S. 2838/ H.R. 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6381, Medical Device Pre-emption Act (Entire bill)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.2183/S.1323, Common Sense Consumption Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.2183/S.1323, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.2183/S.1323, Commensense Consumption Act; H.R.3479 ADA Notification Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007, H.R. 3963 & S 1893, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - excise tax on tobacco. H.R. 1108 & S 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - FDA regulation H.R. 4081 & S 1027 PACT Act, Federal Excise Taxes on Tobacco, FDA Regulation, H.R. 2183 & S. 1323 Commonsense Consumption Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
S 1323/HR 2183, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007, all provisions. S 3575/HR 7187, Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008' or the `LEAN Act of 2008', all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
S. 1323/ H.R. 2183, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1782/ H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1135, Fair Arbitration Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 221, Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1443, Consumer Fairness Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1519, American Homebuyers Protection Act (Entire bill) S. 2041/ H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Corrections Act (Entire bill) S. 2449/ H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act (Entire bill) S. 2450, To Amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to Address the Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine (Entire bill) S. 2133, HOMES Act (Entire bill) S.2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act (Entire bill) S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act , Title IV (Bankruptcy) H.R. 3221, Dodd/ Shelby Amendment #4387, in Nature of a Substitute, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Durbin Amendment to the Substitute #4338 (Bankruptcy) S. 2838/ H.R. 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration (Entire bill) H.R. 6381, Medical Device Pre-emption Act (Entire bill)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
ADA Amendments Act- S. 1881, H.R. 3195 Commonsense Consumption Act- H.R. 2183, S. 1323 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act- H.R. 420 ADA Notification Act- H.R. 3479
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in legal system (including H.R. 2183, S. 1323, S. 221, S. 1782, H.R. 3010, H.R. 1443, H.R. 1519, H.R. 2061, H.R. 2135, H.R. 3010/S. 1782, H.R. 3393, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3915, H.R. 4040, H.R. 5129, H.R. 5312, H.R. 6049, S. 814, H.R. 6126, S. 2041/H.R. 4854, S. 2045/S. 2663, S. 2449/H.R. 5884, S. 2554, S. 2636, S. 2838).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
To prevent frivolous lawsuits and promote personal responsibility (H.R. 2183, S 1323) To promote appropriate school nutrition policies and commodity policies (H.R. 2419, S. 2302)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S.2302: Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.2183: The Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 Nutrition Labeling/Information H.R.7187/S.3575: Labeling Education and Nutrition Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
HR 2183, HR4040, S1323, S2041, S2449, S2663
Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 2677 - Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act (IMPACT). H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007. S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (Eat Safe) Act of 2007. S. 3385 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. H.R. 3937 - Imported Food Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 5904 - Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008. H.R. 7143 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. House and Senate FY'2009 Agricultural Appropriations Legislation: FDA funding issues. Imported and domestic food ingredient safety issues.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 1323 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 2041 - False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 2449 - Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 2663 - CPSC Reform Act - All provisions; H.R. 4040 - Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act - All provisions
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.2183/S.1323, Common Sense Consumption Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.2183/S.1323, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.2183/S.1323, Commensense Consumption Act; H.R.3479 ADA Notification Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
Tort Reform - Commonsense Consumption Act, Bill Numbers HR2183 an S1323
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Torts
Tort Reform - Commonsense Consumption Act, Bill Numbers HR2183 an S1323
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
Obesity Legislation- HR 2183, S. 1323
Client expense: $258,621 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
The LEAN Act, All matters pertaining to the issues of nutritional disclosure/menu labeling H.R. 2183/S. 1323 Commonsense in Consumption Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007, H.R. 3963 & S 1893, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - excise tax on tobacco. H.R. 1108 & S 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - FDA regulation H.R. 4081 & S 1027 PACT Act, Federal Excise Taxes on Tobacco, FDA Regulation, H.R. 2183 & S. 1323 Commonsense Consumption Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 2183/S. 1323, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1363 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; S. 771 - Child Nutrition Promotion and Schoool Lunch Protection Act; H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007; S. 1323 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007; Food Labeling Reform; H.R. 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007; H.R. 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; H.R. 3484 - SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007; H.R. 3485 - TRACE Act of 2007; H.R. 5904 - Safe FEAST Act; S. 654 - Safe Food Act of 2007; S. 2688 - Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act; School Lunch Program Meat Recall bill; FDA Reform bill (Durbin Draft); FDA reform bill (Kennedy Draft);
Client expense: $160,503 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
Tort Reform - Commonsense Consumption Act, Bill Numbers HR2183 an S1323
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
ADA Amendments Act- S. 1881, H.R. 3195 Commonsense Consumption Act- H.R. 2183, S. 1323 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act- H.R. 420 ADA Notification Act- H.R. 3479
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in legal system (including H.R. 2183, S. 1323, S. 221, S. 1782, H.R. 3010, H.R. 1443, H.R. 1519, H.R. 2061, H.R. 2135, H.R. 3010/S. 1782, H.R. 3393, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3915, H.R. 4040, H.R. 5129, H.R. 5312, H.R. 6049, S. 814, H.R. 6126, S. 2041/H.R. 4854, S. 2045/S. 2663, S. 2449/H.R. 5884, S. 2554, S. 2636, S. 2838).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
S 1323/HR 2183, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007, all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 2183/S. 1323, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1363 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; S. 771 - Child Nutrition Promotion and Schoool Lunch Protection Act; H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007; S. 1323 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007; Food Labeling Reform; H.R. 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007; H.R. 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; H.R. 3484 - SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007; H.R. 3485 - TRACE Act of 2007; H.R. 5904 - Safe FEAST Act; S. 654 - Safe Food Act of 2007; S. 2688 - Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act; School Lunch Program Meat Recall bill; FDA Reform bill (Durbin Draft); FDA reform bill (Kennedy Draft);
Client expense: $160,503 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of