Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008
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2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 1782, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3010, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 5312, the Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act (provisions relating to auto loans and leases)
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1029, Damaged Vehicle Information Act; H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act and Senate verson (not yet introduced); H.R. 5312, Automobile Fairness Act of 2008; Issues pertaining to the estate tax; issues pertaining to "Last in First Out" (LIFO) accounting; issues pertaining to the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1029, Damaged Vehicle Information Act; H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act and Senate verson (not yet introduced); H.R. 5312, Automobile Fairness Act of 2008; Issues pertaining to the estate tax; issues pertaining to "Last in First Out" (LIFO) accounting; issues pertaining to the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1029, Damaged Vehicle Information Act; H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act and Senate verson (not yet introduced); H.R. 5312, Automobile Fairness Act of 2008; Issues pertaining to the estate tax; issues pertaining to "Last in First Out" (LIFO) accounting; issues pertaining to the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1029, Damaged Vehicle Information Act; H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act and Senate verson (not yet introduced); H.R. 5312, Automobile Fairness Act of 2008; Issues pertaining to the estate tax; issues pertaining to "Last in First Out" (LIFO) accounting; issues pertaining to the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| FL |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | Democratic | OH |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| John Conyers, Jr. | Democratic | MI |
| Melvin L. Watt | Democratic | NC |
| Robert Wexler | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
2008 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1029, Damaged Vehicle Information Act; H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act and Senate verson (not yet introduced); H.R. 5312, Automobile Fairness Act of 2008; Issues pertaining to the estate tax; issues pertaining to "Last in First Out" (LIFO) accounting; issues pertaining to the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1029, Damaged Vehicle Information Act; H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act and Senate verson (not yet introduced); H.R. 5312, Automobile Fairness Act of 2008; Issues pertaining to the estate tax; issues pertaining to "Last in First Out" (LIFO) accounting; issues pertaining to the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of contracts as they relate to vehicle financing. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. H.R. 5312, The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. This legislation would eliminate all pre-dispute, binding, mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer sales or lease contracts for motor vehicles.
Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Legislation: MMDA Sweep Account and legislation to repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on deposits (H.R.41); Real estate brokerage and management (H.R.111, S.413); CTR reports for seasoned customers (H.R.323); College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.5); Tax provisions of minimum wage bill (H.R.6,H.Res.261,H.Res.332,H.R.1591,H.R.2206,S.965); credit card fees and services legislation; Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.976); Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R.1537,H.R.5519);.... Terrorism Risk Insurance Act extension (H.R.2761, H.R.4299, S.2285); CFIUS Reform (H.R.556); Community Development Investments (H.R.1066); Privacy (H.R.498, H.R.958, S.495, S.806, S.1178, S.1260); Executive Compensation (H.R.1257); PATRIOT Act (H.R.1314); SBA Disaster Loans (S.163, H.R.1361); GSE regulation (H.R.1427, S.1100); ILC holding company legislation (H.R.698, S.1356); Flood Insurance Reform (H.R.1682, H.R.3121, S.1890, H.R.3959); Catastrophe Savings Accounts (H.R.1787, S.927); Borrowers Protection Act (S.1299); Student Loan Legislation (S.486, S.511, S.1642, S.1762, H.R.890, H.R. 2669); SBA Reform (S.1256, H.R.1332); Treasury Department Appropriations (H.R.2829); Interstate Taxation (S.1726, H.R.5267); Sarbanes-Oxley Reform Legislation (H.R.1508); Regulatory Burden Relief (H.R.1869, H.R.6312, H.R.5841); FHA Reform (H.R.1852); The Farm Bill (H.R.2419, H.R.4193), FHA Reform bills (H.R.1852, S.2338); Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness (H.R.3648); AMT Reform (H.R.3996); "Do Not Call" List amendments (H.R.2601, H.R.3541); Bankruptcy Reform (H.R.3609, S.2136); Sub.Prime Loan Regulation (H.R.3915, S.2452); Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Authority (H.R.3526); Identity Theft Legislation (S.2168); Appraisal and Escrow Legislation (H.R.3837); Rural Housing Bill (H.R.3873); Section 8 programs (H.R.3965); Dollar coin bill (H.R.3703); Tax Legislation (H.R.3970, H.R.3056, H.R.6275, H.R.6049, H.R.2886, H.R.5719, H.R.5720); SBA Lending (H.R.3866); Housing bills (H.R.2895); Overdraft Protection Bill (H.R.946); FHA Loan Size (H.R.1852); Lobbying Reform (S.1); Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, H.R.3221); Credit Card Practices (H.R.5244); Bankruptcy (S. 2636, H.R.3609, H.R.4044, S.2136); Foreclosure Legislation (H.R.3221, H.R.5830, H.R.5818, H.R.5579); Interchange Fee Controls (H.R.5546, S.3086); Student Loan Legislation (H.R. 5715, S. 2815); Internet Gambling Legislation (H.R.5767); Retirement Account Fee Disclosure (H.R.3185); Arbitration Clause Restrictions (H.R.3010; H.R.5312); Money Services Business Regulation (H.R.4049); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R.1424). Regulation: Community Reinvestment Act regulations; FDIC ILC Applications; OTS gift card guidance; Subprime Mortgage Lending; SEC and PCAOB Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and guidance; Regulatory Burden Relief Regulations; Payday Lending Regulations; Deposit Insurance Regulations; SBA Regulations; Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z (Truth-in-Lending); Fed-SEC Regulation R; Garnishment of Exempt Funds regulation; FACT Act Regulations; FDIC Audit and reporting regulations; Capital Requirements (Basel II); IRS Trust Tax Regulations; Internet gambling regulations; Small bank examination rules; FTC Privacy Rules; OTS Unfair & Deceptive Rules; FinCen Rules on Foreign Banking Relationships; SEC Risk-based auditing standard; Money Laundering Regulations, FBI Subpoenas Addendum, Financial Institution Regulatory Restructuring, SEC Credit Rating Agency Reforms; Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Regulations; Risk-Based Pricing Notices; Home Valuation Code of Conduct Appraisal Rules; Guidance on HELOC reductions; Best Practices for Residential Covered Bonds; FRB Reg. S (privacy); HUD RESPA Regulations; Money Market Fund Guaranties; Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Conservatorship; SEC Short-Selling Rules; FASB Fair Value Accounting Regs; Auction-Rate Securities Rules; Timing of FASB/SEC Rules; FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Regulations. #17. (continued from previous page) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Banking
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Immigration
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Sections Relating to ADR in the follwoing bills:S221 Fair Contracts for Growers;S237/S340/HR371 AG Job Opps, Benefits & Sec;S622/HR2135 Compet & Fair AG Mkts;S1135 FairArbs;S1348/S1639 Compre Immig Reform;HR1443 Consumer Fairns;HR1519 Amer Homebuyers Protection;HR1645 STRIVE;S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairns;HR2061 Predatory Lend Pract;S2302 Food & Energy Sec;HR2419 Farm Bill Ext;S2554/HR5129 Civil Rts;HR3915 Mgtg Reform;HR5312 Auto Arb Fariness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of contracts as they relate to vehicle financing. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. H.R. 5312, The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. This legislation would eliminate all pre-dispute, binding, mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer sales or lease contracts for motor vehicles.
Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
HR4040/S2663: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT; SECTION 20 HR4854/S2041: FALSE CLAIMS ACT CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR5884/S2449: SUNSHINE IN LITIGATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR3010: ARBITRATION FAIRNESS ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS HR5312: AUTOMOBILE ARBITRATION FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS HR6162: FAIRNESS IN NURSING HOME ARBITRATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to deposit/checking/savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, student loans (public and private), bankruptcy reform, arbitration provisions in consumer contracts, and other issues which includes the following legislation: S. 1299 Borrowers Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 3012 Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007; H.R. 3081 Fairness for Homeowners Act of 2007; H.R. 3296 Mortgage Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007; H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; S. 2133 Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act of 2007; H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007; S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007; S. 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 4044 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 3010 Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5312 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 6126 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008; S. 2838 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act; H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act of 2007; S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act; H.R. 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act; H.R. 5715 Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008; S. 2815 Strengthening Student Aid for All Act; and H.R. 5767 (no title bill to prohibit regulatory agencies from issuing rules on UIGEA); H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Issues related to credit card use including interchange which includes the following legislation: S. 1395 Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; S. 1925 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; S. 3252 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act; H.R. 3347 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008; H.R. 5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; H.R. 6248 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008; and S. 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 Issues related to consumer information, privacy, data security, restrictions on the use of data and privacy including the following legislation: H.R. 948 Social Security Number Protection At of 2007; S. 238 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007; S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act; S. 2915 Safeguarding Social Security Numbers Act of 2008; H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identify Theft Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 3316 Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5324 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; and S. 2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR1443 Consumer Fairness; HR1519 American Homebuyers Protection; S1782/HR3010 Arb Fairness Act; HR5312 Auto ARb Fairness Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S 1782/H.R. 3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act, supported HR 5312 - Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act, supported S 2838/HR 6126, Fairness in Nursing Homes Arbitration, supported H.R. 1338/S. 766 - Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 7033 - Fairness and Accuracy Employment Background Checks Act of 22008 H.R. 800/S.1041 - Employee Free Choice Act
Client expense: $158,411 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S. 2663 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act S. 2449 - The Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 4854 / S. 2041 - The False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008 H.R. 3010 - Omnibus Anti-Arbitration Fairness Act S. 2838 - Nuring Home Anti-Arbitration Bill H.R. 5312 - Auto Dealer / Consumer Anti-Arbitration Bill H.R. 6126 - Nursing Home Arbitration Bill
Client expense: $612,133 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S 1782/H.R. 3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act, supported HR 5312 - Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act, supported S 2838/HR 6126, Fairness in Nursing Homes Arbitration, supported H.R. 1338/S. 766 - Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 7033 - Fairness and Accuracy Employment Background Checks Act of 22008 H.R. 800/S.1041 - Employee Free Choice Act
Client expense: $401,441 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: H.R. 5560, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes; S. 2555, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes. - Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. - General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007; H.R. 1029, Damaged Vehicle Information Act; S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S.742 - Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 H.R.2385 - Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 H.R.3339 - Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007 S.2045 - Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act of 2007 S.2663 Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act H.R.4040 - Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 Auto issues including: S.545 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act H.R.2811 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act Arbitration issues including: H.R.6126 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S.2838 Fairness is Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R.5312 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 S.1782 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S.742 - Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 H.R.2385 - Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 H.R.3339 - Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007 S.2045 - Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act of 2007 S.2663 Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act H.R.4040 - Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act S.2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 S.2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R.4854 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 Arbitration issues including: H.R.6126 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S.2838 Fairness is Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R.5312 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 S.1782 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: H.R. 5560, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes; S. 2555, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes. - Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. - General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007; H.R. 1029, Damaged Ve Damaged Vehicle Information Act; S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 5312, the Automobile Arbitration and Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness Act; S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 5312, the Automobile Arbitration and Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness Act; S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: H.R. 5560, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes; S. 2555, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes. - Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. - General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007; H.R. 1029, Damaged Ve Damaged Vehicle Information Act; S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Corporate Average Fuel Economy: H.R. 5560, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes; S. 2555, To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes. - Judicial/Arbitration Issues: H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. - General Automotive Issues: H.R. 2694, Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007; H.R. 1029, Damaged Ve Damaged Vehicle Information Act; S. 545, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; H.R. 384, the TARP Reform and Accountability Act to amend the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP).
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 5312, the Automobile Arbitration and Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness Act; S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
AML/Regulator Relief; H.R. 2829, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2008; Credit Card/Interchange Fees; S. 1395, the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; S. 186, the Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 323, the Seasoned Customer Exemption Act; H.R. 755, the Promoting Transparency in Financial Report Act of 2007; H.R. 5312, Automobile, Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008; H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, the Arbitration Fairness Act; Retirement Security /Annuities; S.1725, the Restoring Pension Promises to Workers Act; S.1782 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007; H.R. 3185; the 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007; H.R. 2834, Carried Interest Income Bill; GSE Reform; H.R. 1427 Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 7334, TARP Accountability Act of 2008 S. 3683, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stablization Act (EESA) S. 3731, Special Inspector General for the TARP Act 0f 2008 H.R. 732, the Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 1782, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3010, the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 5312, the Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act (provisions relating to auto loans and leases)
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 3013/S. 186/S. 3217, all provisions of the Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act S. 221, all provisions of the Fair Contracts for Growers Act General background on legal reform issues S. 1135, all provisions of the Fair Arbitration Act H.R. 2419, the arbitration-related provisions contained in section 11102 of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act H.R. 2135, the arbitration-related provisions of the Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act H.R. 3915, the arbitration-related provisions in section 206 of the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act S. 1782/H.R. 3010, all provisions of the Arbitration Fairness Act Mass tort litigation/medical screening reform General background on discovery reform General background on the preservation of the attorney-client privilege P.L. 109-2, all provisions of the Class Action Fairness Act S. 2449/H.R. 5884, all provisions of the Sunshine in Litigation Act S. 2636, the arbitration-related provisions of the Foreclosure Prevention Act S. 2554/H.R. 5129, the arbitration-related provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 2008 H.R. 5312, all provisions of the Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1519, the arbitration-related provisions of the American Homebuyers Protection Act H.R. 1443, the arbitration related-provisions of the Consumer Fairness Act H.R. 2061, the arbitration-related provisions of the Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices Reduction Act H.R. 3393, the arbitration-related provisions of the Reservist Access to Justice Act S. 2838/H.R. 6126, all provisions of the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 5913, all provisions of the Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act H.R. 7080, all provisions of the Stop Trial Lawyer Pork Act of 2008 S. 742/H.R. 3285, all provisions of the Ban Asbestos in America Act H.R. 3339, all provisions of the Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act S. 1267/H.R. 2102, all provisions of the Free Flow of Information Act
Client expense: $9,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
All asbestos related legislation, tort reform efforts, legislation aimed at limiting access to the courts, medical device safety, and arbitration related legislation. This includes H.R. 3010, S. 1782 (The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008); HR 5312 (The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008); HR 6126, S. 2838 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008); and HR 6381, S. 3398 (Medical Device Safety Act of 2008).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2694 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. H.R. 3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 3339 - Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act. H.R. 5312 - Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 5638 - To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. H.R. 5734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. S. 1782 - Arbitration Fairness Act. S. 3325 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act. Roof Crush Rulemaking (FMVSS 216) Telematics
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2694 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. H.R. 3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 3339 - Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act. H.R. 5312 - Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 5560 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act. H.R. 5638 - To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. H.R. 5734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. H.R. 6570 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act. S. 1782 - Arbitration Fairness Act. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act. S. 3303 - Open Fuel Standard Act. S. 3325 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act. S. 3684 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. CAFE NPRM Fleet Modernization GHG ANPRM Roof Crush Rulemaking (FMVSS 216) Senate "Gang of 10" Energy Proposal Telematics
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
HR.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 HR.1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 HR.5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.2245, Civil Rights Act of 2008 HR.5129, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S.2041, to amend the False Claims Act HR. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 HR. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 HR 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 S 2838, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Banking
Legislation: MMDA Sweep Account and legislation to repeal the prohibition on the payment of interest on deposits (H.R.41); Real estate brokerage and management (H.R.111, S.413); CTR reports for seasoned customers (H.R.323); College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.5); Tax provisions of minimum wage bill (H.R.6,H.Res.261,H.Res.332,H.R.1591,H.R.2206,S.965); credit card fees and services legislation; Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.976); Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R.1537,H.R.5519);.... Terrorism Risk Insurance Act extension (H.R.2761, H.R.4299, S.2285); CFIUS Reform (H.R.556); Community Development Investments (H.R.1066); Privacy (H.R.498, H.R.958, S.495, S.806, S.1178, S.1260); Executive Compensation (H.R.1257); PATRIOT Act (H.R.1314); SBA Disaster Loans (S.163, H.R.1361); GSE regulation (H.R.1427, S.1100); ILC holding company legislation (H.R.698, S.1356); Flood Insurance Reform (H.R.1682, H.R.3121, S.1890, H.R.3959); Catastrophe Savings Accounts (H.R.1787, S.927); Borrowers Protection Act (S.1299); Student Loan Legislation (S.486, S.511, S.1642, S.1762, H.R.890, H.R. 2669); SBA Reform (S.1256, H.R.1332); Treasury Department Appropriations (H.R.2829); Interstate Taxation (S.1726, H.R.5267); Sarbanes-Oxley Reform Legislation (H.R.1508); Regulatory Burden Relief (H.R.1869, H.R.6312, H.R.5841); FHA Reform (H.R.1852); The Farm Bill (H.R.2419, H.R.4193), FHA Reform bills (H.R.1852, S.2338); Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness (H.R.3648); AMT Reform (H.R.3996); "Do Not Call" List amendments (H.R.2601, H.R.3541); Bankruptcy Reform (H.R.3609, S.2136); Sub.Prime Loan Regulation (H.R.3915, S.2452); Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Authority (H.R.3526); Identity Theft Legislation (S.2168); Appraisal and Escrow Legislation (H.R.3837); Rural Housing Bill (H.R.3873); Section 8 programs (H.R.3965); Dollar coin bill (H.R.3703); Tax Legislation (H.R.3970, H.R.3056, H.R.6275, H.R.6049, H.R.2886, H.R.5719, H.R.5720); SBA Lending (H.R.3866); Housing bills (H.R.2895); Overdraft Protection Bill (H.R.946); FHA Loan Size (H.R.1852); Lobbying Reform (S.1); Economic Stimulus (H.R.5140, S.2636, H.R.3221); Credit Card Practices (H.R.5244); Bankruptcy (S. 2636, H.R.3609, H.R.4044, S.2136); Foreclosure Legislation (H.R.3221, H.R.5830, H.R.5818, H.R.5579); Interchange Fee Controls (H.R.5546, S.3086); Student Loan Legislation (H.R. 5715, S. 2815); Internet Gambling Legislation (H.R.5767); Retirement Account Fee Disclosure (H.R.3185); Arbitration Clause Restrictions (H.R.3010; H.R.5312); Money Services Business Regulation (H.R.4049); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R.1424); Military Bankruptcy (S.3197); Pension Fund Reform (H.R.7327). Regulation: Community Reinvestment Act regulations; Subprime Mortgage Lending; SEC and PCAOB Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and guidance; Regulatory Burden Relief Regulations; Deposit Insurance Regulations; SBA Regulations; Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z (Truth-in-Lending); Fed-SEC Regulation R; Garnishment of Exempt Funds regulation; FACT Act Regulations; FDIC Audit and reporting regulations; Capital Requirements (Basel II); IRS Trust Tax Regulations; Internet gambling regulations; Small bank examination rules; FinCen Rules on Foreign Banking Relationships; SEC Risk-based auditing standard; Money Laundering Regulations, Financial Institution Regulatory Restructuring; SEC Credit Rating Agency Reforms; Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices Regulations; Risk-Based Pricing Notices; Home Valuation Code of Conduct Appraisal Rules; Guidance on HELOC reductions; Best Practices for Residential Covered Bonds; FRB Reg. S (privacy); HUD RESPA Regulations; Money Market Fund Guaranties; Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Conservatorship; SEC Short-Selling Rules; FASB Fair Value Accounting Regs; Auction-Rate Securities Rules; Timing of FASB/SEC Rules; FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Regulations; Truth-in-Savings Regulations; Risk Weighting of capital standards; Interest on Reserve Requirements; FDIC Restoration Plan; Deposit and Debt Guarantee Program; Guaranty Program for Troubled Assets; Capital Purchase Program; Hope for Homeowners Program; Overdraft Regulations; Currency Transaction Report Exemptions. #17. (continued from previous page) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5638, Design Patents.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Reasonable dispute resolution process (H.R. 5312, S. 1782).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008, provisions regarding limitations on arbitration agreements HR 5734, The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008, provisions regarding new regulations pertaining to noise levels for new hybrid vehicles S 1782/ HR 3010, Arbitration Act of 2007, provisions regarding limitations on arbitration agreements S 3258, FY09 Energy and Water Approps, Manufacturing Incentive Program and Advanced Technology Vehicles H Res 964, Fifteen Passenger Van Safety HR 2638, Continuing Resolution, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, Department of Energy Advanced Technology Manufacturing Incentives Program and Direct loans for automakers and suppliers Motor Vehicle and Passenger Safety Issues Fleet Modernization Proposals
Client expense: $1,925,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007, provisions regarding disclosure of otherwise confidential/proprietary information. HR 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008, provisions regarding limitations on arbitration agreements S 1782/ HR 3010, Arbitration Act of 2007, provisions regarding limitations on arbitration agreements
Client expense: $1,925,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
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: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act (S. 2555 / H.R. 5060); Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S. 2821); Energy and Tax Extenders Act (H.R. 6049); Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 573); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694); Automotive Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 5312); Ban Asbestos in America Act (S. 742, H.R. 3285, H.R. 3339); Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R. 5638); Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (H.R. 2351)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 2555, "Reducing Global Warming from Vehicles Act of 2008," (all); S. 2806, "Greenhouse Gas Endangerment finding Deadline and California Waiver Reconsideration Act," (all); H.R. 5560, "Right to Clean Vehicles Act," (all); H.R. 2033, "Design Piracy Prohibition Act," (all); H.R. 2694, "Motor Vehicle Owners right to Repair Act of 2007," (all); H.R. 5312, "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008," (all); H.R. 5734, "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008," (all); H.R. 6559, S. 3303,"Open Fuel Standard Act of 2008," (all); H.R. 6899, "Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act," (Pt. 2, Subtitle B); H.R. 6049, "Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008," (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credits); S. 3485, "Dual Fuel Automobile Act of 2008," (all); HR 3010, "Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007" (all); H.R. 7321, "Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act" (all); S. 3688, Title II, "Auto Industry Emergency Assistance;" H.R. 7273/S. 3684, dealing with auto loan interest deductibility (all) .
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE