To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards.
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2010 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560 Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S. 969: The Respect Act Craig Becker nomination to the National Labor Relations Board
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
H.R. 6334, To amend the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes. All Provisions. H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay For Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 3139, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010. All Provisions. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. BILL IS NOW LAW.
Client expense: $556,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act (entire bill) S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act (entire bill) S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (entire bill) S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act (entire bill) S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act (entire bill) S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps (entire bill) S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2221. Data Accountability and Trust Act (entire bill) H.R. 3795. Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (entire bill) H.R. 3996. Financial Stability Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 3763. To Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses(entire bill) H.R. 1575. End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act (entire bill) H.R. 1586. To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (entire bill) H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 651. Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 1490. Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (entire bill) H.R. 4173/ S. 3217. Restoring America Financial Stability Act (entire bill) Issues related to credit based insurance scores. H.R. 1479. CRA Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 6334. To amend the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes (entire bill)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all provisions H.R. 1944, To Permanently Extend the Subpart F Exemption for Active Financing Income, all provisions H.R. 1575, End Government Reimbursement of Excess Executive Disbursements (END GREED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplication Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1664, To Amend the Executive Compensation Provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009,all provisions H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4109, Low Income Housing Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4849, The Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act , all provisions H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 4872, Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5486, To provide tax incentives for job creation H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Act H.R. 5294, Tax Information for New Fiscal Oversight Bill [No Bill Number], Tax Extenders/UI-Cobra Funding [No Bill Number], Issues realted to taxation of FDI in Mexico
Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all provisions H.R. 1944, To Permanently Extend the Subpart F Exemption for Active Financing Income, all provisions H.R. 1575, End Government Reimbursement of Excess Executive Disbursements (END GREED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplication Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1664, To Amend the Executive Compensation Provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 aka Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4109, Low Income Housing Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4849, The Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act , all provisions H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4872, Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5486, To provide tax incentives for job creation H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Act H.R. 5294, Tax Information for New Fiscal Oversight Bill H.R. 4853, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III, all provisions [No Bill Number], Tax Extenders/UI-Cobra Funding [No Bill Number], Issues realted to taxation of FDI in Mexico
Client expense: $2,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| MN |
| Marcia L. Fudge | Democratic | OH |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Solomon Ortiz | Democratic | TX |
| Thomas Perriello | Democratic | VA |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all provisions H.R. 1944, To Permanently Extend the Subpart F Exemption for Active Financing Income, all provisions H.R. 1575, End Government Reimbursement of Excess Executive Disbursements (END GREED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplication Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1664, To Amend the Executive Compensation Provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 aka Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4109, Low Income Housing Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4849, The Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act , all provisions H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4872, Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5486, To provide tax incentives for job creation H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Act H.R. 5294, Tax Information for New Fiscal Oversight Bill H.R. 4853, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III, all provisions [No Bill Number], Tax Extenders/UI-Cobra Funding [No Bill Number], Issues realted to taxation of FDI in Mexico
Client expense: $2,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560: Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12/S. 3772/S. 182: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S. 969: The Respect Act Department of Labor Wage & Hour Enforcement Initiatives
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; H.R. 851, Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Act; H.R.1586, To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients; H.R.1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; H.R.3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act; H.R.857, Limit Executive Compensation Abuse Act; S. 360, Cap Executive Officer Pay Act; S. 638, Financial and Economic Literacy Improvement Act; S.1006, Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act; S1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act,; S. 2832 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
Client expense: $576,337 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all provisions H.R. 1944, To Permanently Extend the Subpart F Exemption for Active Financing Income, all provisions H.R. 1575, End Government Reimbursement of Excess Executive Disbursements (END GREED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplication Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1664, To Amend the Executive Compensation Provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009,all provisions H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4109, Low Income Housing Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4849, The Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act , all provisions H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 4872, Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 5486, To provide tax incentives for job creation H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Act H.R. 5294, Tax Information for New Fiscal Oversight Bill [No Bill Number], Tax Extenders/UI-Cobra Funding [No Bill Number], Issues realted to taxation of FDI in Mexico
Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay For Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 3081, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the end of FY10 (9/30/10). Bill is Now Law. H.R. 3139, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010. All Provisions. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. BILL IS NOW LAW. H.R. 5569, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010. All Provisions. Extends the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010. BILL IS NOW LAW. H.R. 6334, To amend the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes. All Provisions.
Client expense: $605,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560: Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S. 969: The Respect Act Department of Labor Wage & Hour Enforcement Initiatives
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act (entire bill) S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act (entire bill) S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (entire bill) S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act (entire bill) S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act (entire bill) S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps (entire bill) S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2221. Data Accountability and Trust Act (entire bill) H.R. 3795. Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (entire bill) H.R. 3996. Financial Stability Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 3763. To Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses(entire bill) H.R. 1575. End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act (entire bill) H.R. 1586. To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (entire bill) H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 651. Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 1490. Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (entire bill) H.R. 4173/ S. 3217. Restoring America Financial Stability Act (entire bill) Issues related to credit based insurance scores. H.R. 1479. CRA Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 6334. To amend the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to improve the assessments of regulated financial institutions, and for other purposes (entire bill)
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act Financial Reform legislation - including corporate governance provisions, derivatives provisions, private equity and venture capital HR 3269, HR 3126, HR 3795, HR 4173, HR 3818, HR 3890, HR 3817, HR 3996 - Financial Services Reform HR 5125 - Restitution for Local Government Act HR 1664, HR 3269 - Executive Compensation
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all provisions H.R. 1944, To Permanently Extend the Subpart F Exemption for Active Financing Income, all provisions H.R. 1575, End Government Reimbursement of Excess Executive Disbursements (END GREED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplication Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1664, To Amend the Executive Compensation Provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009,all provisions H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4109, Low Income Housing Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4849, The Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act , all provisions H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4213, American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 4872, Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all provisions [No Bill Number], Tax Extenders/UI-Cobra Funding H.R. 5486, To provide tax incentives for job creation H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Act H.R. 5294, Tax Information for New Fiscal Oversight Bill
Client expense: $2,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; H.R. 851, Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Act; H.R.1586, To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients; H.R.1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; H.R.3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act; H.R.857, Limit Executive Compensation Abuse Act; S. 360, Cap Executive Officer Pay Act; S. 638, Financial and Economic Literacy Improvement Act; S.1006, Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act; S1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act,; S. 2832 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
Client expense: $608,081 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all provisions H.R. 1944, To Permanently Extend the Subpart F Exemption for Active Financing Income, all provisions H.R. 1575, End Government Reimbursement of Excess Executive Disbursements (END GREED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplication Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1664, To Amend the Executive Compensation Provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009,all provisions H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4109, Low Income Housing Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4849, The Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act , all provisions H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4213, American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 4872, Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all provisions [No Bill Number], Tax Extenders/UI-Cobra Funding H.R. 5486, To provide tax incentives for job creation H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Act H.R. 5294, Tax Information for New Fiscal Oversight Bill
Client expense: $2,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560 Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S. 969: The Respect Act Craig Becker nomination to the National Labor Relations Board Department of Labor Wage & Hour Enforcement Initiatives
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act (entire bill) S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act (entire bill) S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (entire bill) S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act (entire bill) S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act (entire bill) S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps (entire bill) S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2221. Data Accountability and Trust Act (entire bill) H.R. 3795. Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (entire bill) H.R. 3996. Financial Stability Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 3763. To Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses(entire bill) H.R. 1575. End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act (entire bill) H.R. 1586. To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (entire bill) H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 651. Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 1490. Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (entire bill) H.R. 4173/ S. 3217. Restoring America Financial Stability Act (entire bill) Issues related to credit based insurance scores. H.R. 1479. CRA Modernization Act (entire bill)
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act Financial Reform legislation - including corporate governance provisions, derivatives provisions, private equity and venture capital HR 3269, HR 3126, HR 3795, HR 4173, HR 3818, HR 3890, HR 3817, HR 3996 - Financial Services Reform HR 5125 - Restitution for Local Government Act HR 1664, HR 3269 - Executive Compensation
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Provides for cramdowns of mortgage principal balance. Amends Title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages (continued) H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. (continued) on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a Chapter 13 debtor (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income). S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases.
Client expense: $745,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Banking
S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All provisions. Provides for cramdowns of mortgage principal balance. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. Authorizes additional appropriations for the FBI to enhance its (continued) H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. (continued) ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Provides for cramdowns of mortgage principal balance. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes, GSE and FHA Loan limits, mortgage fraud. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act. All Provisions. Amends TILA to reform consumer mortgage practices and provides accountability. H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the federal criminal code to include within the definition of "financial institution" a mortgage lending business or any person or entity that makes, in whole or in part, a federally related mortgage loan. Defines "mortgage lending business" as an organization that finances or refinances any debt secured by an interest in real estate, including private mortgage companies and their subsidiaries, and whose activities affect interstate or foreign commerce. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for FY2010 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. All Provisions. Establishes a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer financial protection laws. H.R. 3527, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009. All Provisions. Increases the maximum mortgage amount limitations under the FHA mortgage insurance programs for multifamily housing projects with elevators and for extremely high cost areas. H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009. All Provisions. Improves financial stability ; provisions regarding risk retention obligations. Provides for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010. All Provisions. Makes supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R.4953, Mortgage Servicing Conflict Elmination Act of 2010. All Provisions. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit the servicer of a home mortgage, or any affiliate of the servicer, from holding any other mortgage on the property. H.R.5072, FHA Reform Act of 2010. All Provisions. Improves the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program. S.566, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009. All Provisions. Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers with stronger protections and better information in connection with consumer financial products and gives providers of consumer financial productsmore regulatory certainty. S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases. S. 1731, Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, creates databases on foreclosures and other purposes.
Client expense: $745,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Banking
HR 1664 Grayson Himes Pay for Performance Act, regarding issues on executive compensation; General issues regarding Gramm Leach Bliley Repeal; HR 2896 Equal Treatment of Covered Bonds Act, regarding issues of treatment on covered bonds; HR 2897 Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act / HR 786 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage / HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, regarding FDIC & deposit insurance; HR 627 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, regarding legislative and regulatory prohibition of credit card practices implementation timeframes; HR 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act / S 272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, regarding Credit Default Swaps; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act / S 961 Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act / S 1691 Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act / Administration Proposal, regarding over-the-counter derivatives; S 3098 PROP Trading Acting, regarding Volcker Rule on proprietary trading; HR 5387 / S 3264 Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act, regarding issues of examination of debt settlement practices; HR 5548 / S 3480 Protecting CyberSpace as a National Asset Act, regarding general issues on National Cyber Security.
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All provisions. Provides for cramdowns of mortgage principal balance. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. Authorizes additional appropriations for the FBI to enhance its (continued) H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. (continued) ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Provides for cramdowns of mortgage principal balance. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes, GSE and FHA Loan limits, mortgage fraud. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 788, To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes. All provisions. Shields a servicer of pooled residential mortgages acting in compliance with certain fiduciary duties under the Truth in Lending Act from liability for entering into a loan modification or workout plan in connection with any such mortgages initiated before January 1, 2012 H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act. All Provisions. Amends TILA to reform consumer mortgage practices and provides accountability. H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the federal criminal code to include within the definition of "financial institution" a mortgage lending business or any person or entity that makes, in whole or in part, a federally related mortgage loan. Defines "mortgage lending business" as an organization that finances or refinances any debt secured by an interest in real estate, including private mortgage companies and their subsidiaries, and whose activities affect interstate or foreign commerce. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for FY2010 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. All Provisions. Establishes a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer financial protection laws. H.R. 3527, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009. All Provisions. Increases the maximum mortgage amount limitations under the FHA mortgage insurance programs for multifamily housing projects with elevators and for extremely high cost areas. H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009. All Provisions. Improves financial stability ; provisions regarding risk retention obligations. Provides for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors S.566, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009. All Provisions. Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers with stronger protections and better information in connection with consumer financial products and gives providers of consumer financial productsmore regulatory certainty. S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases. S. 1731, Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, creates databases on foreclosures and other purposes.
Client expense: $714,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Provides for cramdowns of mortgage principal balance. Amends Title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages (continued) H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. (continued) on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a Chapter 13 debtor (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income). S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases.
Client expense: $714,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act HR 3269, HR 3126, HR 3795, HR 3818, HR 3890, HR 3817, HR 3996 - Financial Services Reform HR 1664, HR 3269 - Executive Compensation HR 4790 - Shareholder Protection Act
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
HR 1664 Grayson Himes Pay for Performance Act, regarding issues on executive compensation; HR 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act, regarding credit default swaps; S 272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, regarding credit default swaps; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act / S 961 Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act / S 1691 Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act / Administration Proposal, regarding over the counter derivatives; HR 627 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act / HR 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 / S 1927 / HR 3959 Credit Card Rate Freeze Act / HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange fees Act of 2009 / Federal Reserve Implementation Rules, regarding legislative and regulatory prohibition of credit card practices, implementation timeframes, interchange fees, and restrictions on small business credit cards; S 773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009, regarding creation of the National Cyber Security Advisor; General issues regarding proposed Sen. Schumer legislation on examination of debt settlement practices; HR 2897 Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act, regarding deposit insurance; HR 2896 Equal Treatment of Covered Bonds Act, regarding issues of treatment on covered bonds; General issues regarding lending and credit market activities, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Repeal, examination of debt settlement practices, fiduciary standards of investment, and BAC postal strategies; S 3098 PROP Trading Act, regarding Volcker Rule on proprietary trading; HR 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act, regarding general issues on TARP oversight; HR 1105 / S Amdt. 638 Omnibus Appropriations Act, regarding issues involving Truth in Lending Act; HR 786 / S Amdt. 688 to make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, regarding FDIC insurance; HR 2695 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, regarding all sections of full text; S 1799 FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act, regarding legislative limitations of overdraft practices; HR 1474 Servicemembers Access to Justice Act and Sen. Dodd Draft, regarding financial regulatory reform; HR 1624 Amdt 201 / BKO proposed rule 3001 / Proposed TCPA regulation amendments, regarding legislative effort to enact restrictions on credit cards and other loans; General issues on regulatory restructuring; HR 4300 Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act, regarding legislative limitation of interest rates and fees on credit cards.
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act (entire bill) S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act (entire bill) S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (entire bill) S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act (entire bill) S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act (entire bill) S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps (entire bill) S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2221. Data Accountability and Trust Act (entire bill) H.R. 3795. Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (entire bill) H.R. 3996. Financial Stability Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 3763. To Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses(entire bill) H.R. 1575. End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act (entire bill) H.R. 1586. To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (entire bill) H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 651. Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) Administrations' Resolution Authority Proposal Administrations' Consumer Products Agency (CFPA) Proposal U.S. Department of Treasury Outlines Framework for Regulatory Reform Issues related to financial services regulatory reform, specifically as it applies to insurance regulation and executive compensation. H.R. 1479. CRA Modernization Act (entire bill)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all provisions H.R. 1944, To Permanently Extend the Subpart F Exemption for Active Financing Income, all provisions H.R. 1575, End Government Reimbursement of Excess Executive Disbursements (END GREED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplication Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1664, To Amend the Executive Compensation Provisions of the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009,all provisions H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4109, Low Income Housing Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4849, The Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act , all provisions H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4213, American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010, all provisions H.R. 4872, Heath Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all provisions
Client expense: $1,690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560 Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S. 969: The Respect Act Craig Becker nomination to the National Labor Relations Board
Client expense: $305,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
Legislation: Executive Compensation (H.R.1664, H.R.1575, H.R.1586); Credit Card Legislation (S.414, H.R.627); Interstate Taxation (H.R.1083); Systemic Risk Regulation; Appropriations, including real estate brokerage & FTC & State AG rules (H.R.1105); Credit Union Legislation; Fair Value Accounting; Bankruptcy Cramdown & FDIC Reform (H.R.1106, S.61, S.541, H.R.200); Mortgage Loan Modification; Economic Stimulus (H.R.598, H.R.1); Deposit Insurance Increase (S.896, H.R.786), cont'd. Hope for Homeowners (H.R.787); Mortgage Servicing (H.R.788); TARP (H.R.384, H.J.Res.3); Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal; TARP Legislation (H.R.1610, H.R.1652, H.R.1656); Usury Ceilings (H.R.1608, H.R.1640, H.R.4300); Financial Literacy (H.R.1645); Pension Legislation (H.R. 1629); Universal Default (H.R. 1637); Interchange Legislation (H.R.2382, H.R.2695); "Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act" (H.R.2897); Data Protection (H.R.2221); Mortgage Legislation (H.R.1708); SBA Authorization (H.R.3614); Credit CARD Act effective date (H.R.3639); Student Loans (H.R. 3221), Overdraft Restrictions; Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R.3126); Corporate Compensation (H.R.3269); Mandatory Farm Loan Restructuring; FDIC Resolution Authority (S.1540); Credit Union Business Lending (H.R.3380, S.2919); Treasury regulatory restructuring bills (H.R.4173, H.R.3818, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3890, H.R.3126, H.R. 3795); Glass-Steagall Act (S.2886, H.R.475), Tax Extenders (H.R.4213); Estate Tax Extension (H.R.4154); Securities Transaction Tax (H.R.4191); NOL legislation; Credit Card legislation (S.1927, H.R. 3639); Investor Protection Act (H.R. 3817); Small Business Lending (H.R.3854, H.R.4938); Overdraft Protection Act (H.R.3904); Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee; The Volcker Rule (S.3098). Regulation: Overdraft Fees; FRB Regulation E; TARP Program, including CPP, PPIP, TALF, TLGP; TIP; MMIFF; AMLF; CAP; Loan Modification; FDIC Deposit Insurance Premiums; SEC Accounting Issues; Capital Adequacy Requirements; Reg Z (Truth in Lending); Deposit Insurance Assessments; Regulations on Loans to Affiliates; Remote Deposit Capture; Executive Pay Guidelines; Regulation DD (Truth in Savings); Unfair & Deceptive Acts & Practices Regulation; Reserve Requirement (Reg D); Deposit Insurance Regulations; CRA Regulations; Transaction Account Guarantee Program; SBA Regs; Identity Theft and Privacy Rules; MLO regulations; Legacy securities and Legacy Loans Program; Reserve Requirements (Reg D); State Law Preemption; SEC Short-Sales Rules; Privacy (Reg S); IRS Regs (F-BAR); RESPA Regs; Flood Insurance; Credit CARD Act Regulation; Basel Committees Capital & Liquidity Standards; SEC Proxy & Information disclosures; FDIC Accounting Rules; Fed Gift Card Rules; Unlawful Internet Gambling Act Regulations; Fed Overdraft Regs; CRE; Small Business Lending Fund; Guidance on Unbundling Trust Commissions; Payment Systems Reporting Regulations; Financial Literacy.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 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), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · first_quarter · Banking
S. 515, Patent Reform Act, climate change provision on off sets; H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act; H.R. 1664, Amending the EESA of 2008, provisions relating to excessive compensation; H.R. 6604, The Commodity Markets Transparency Act; H.R. 1, The American Recovery Act.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2009 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 1664, Pay for Performance Act of 2009, All Provisions HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Home Act, All Provisions TG-7, Treasury's Proposed Resolution Authority, All Provisions [No Bill Number], Reverse Mortgage Reform, All Provisions [No Bill Number], Financial Services Regulatory Reform
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2009 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Legislation: Executive Compensation (H.R.1664, H.R.1575, H.R.1586); Credit Card Legislation (S.414, H.R.627); Interstate Taxation (H.R.1083); Systemic Risk Regulation; Appropriations, including real estate brokerage & FTC & State AG rules (H.R.1105); Credit Union Legislation; Fair Value Accounting; Bankruptcy Cramdown & FDIC Reform (H.R.1106, S.61, S.541, H.R.200); Mortgage Loan Modification; Economic Stimulus (H.R.598, H.R.1); Deposit Insurance Increase (S.896, H.R.786), cont'd. Hope for Homeowners (H.R.787); Mortgage Servicing (H.R.788); TARP (H.R.384, H.J.Res.3); Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal; TARP Legislation (H.R.1610, H.R.1652, H.R.1656); Usury Ceilings (H.R.1608, H.R.1640); Financial Literacy (H.R.1645); Pension Legislation (H.R. 1629); Universal Default (H.R. 1637); Interchange Legislation (H.R.2382, H.R.2695); "Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act" (H.R.2897); Data Protection (H.R.2221); Mortgage Legislation (H.R.1708); SBA Authorization (H.R.3614); Credit CARD Act effective date (H.R.3639); Student Loans (H.R. 3221), Overdraft Restrictions; Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R.3126); Corporate Compensation (H.R.3269); Mandatory Farm Loan Restructuring; FDIC Resolution Authority (S.1540); Credit Union Business Lending (H.R.3380, S.2919); Treasury regulatory restructuring bills (H.R.4173, H.R.3818, H.R. 3817, H.R. 3890, H.R.3126, H.R. 3795). Legislation: Glass-Steagall Act (S.2886, H.R.475), Tax Extenders (H.R.4213); Estate Tax Extension (H.R.4154); Securities Transaction Tax (H.R.4191); NOL legislation; Credit Card legislation (S.1927, H.R. 3639); Investor Protection Act (H.R. 3817); Small Business Lending (H.R.3854); Overdraft Protection Act (H.R.3904). Regulation: Overdraft Fees; FRB Regulation E; TARP Program, including CPP, PPIP, TALF, TLGP; TIP; MMIFF; AMLF; CAP; Loan Modification; FDIC Deposit Insurance Premiums; SEC Accounting Issues; Capital Adequacy Requirements; Reg Z (Truth in Lending); Deposit Insurance Assessments; Regulations on Loans to Affiliates; Remote Deposit Capture; Executive Pay Guidelines; Regulation DD (Truth in Savings); Unfair & Deceptive Acts & Practices Regulation; Reserve Requirement (Reg D); Deposit Insurance Regulations; CRA Regulations; Transaction Account Guarantee Program; SBA Regs; Identity Theft and Privacy Rules; MLO regulations; Legacy securities and Legacy Loans Program; Reserve Requirements (Reg D); State Law Preemption; SEC Short-Sales Rules; Privacy (Reg S); IRS Regs (F-BAR); RESPA Regs; Flood Insurance; Credit CARD Act Regulation; Basel Committees Capital & Liquidity Standards; SEC Proxy & Information disclosures; FDIC Accounting Rules; Fed Gift Card Rules; Unlawful Internet Gambling Act Regulations; Fed Overdraft Regs; CRE.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 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), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2009 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 1664 Grayson Himes Pay for Performance Act, regarding issues on executive compensation; HR 3795 Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009, regarding over-the-counter derivatives; HR 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act, regarding over-the-counter derivatives; S 272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, regarding Credit Default Swaps; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act / S 1691 Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act / Administration Proposal / S 961 Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act, regarding over-the-counter derivatives; HR 627 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act / HR 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 / S 1927 / HR 3959 / HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009, regarding legislative and regulatory prohibition of credit card practices, implementation timeframes, interchange fees, and restrictions on small business credit cards; S 773 / S 778 Cybersecurity Act of 2009, regarding creation of an agency and advisor; Senate Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Dodd's discussion draft regarding comprehensive financial institution regulatory reform; Discuss with House Oversight and Government Reform Committee regarding the Committee's inquiry into the acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America; HR 2897 Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act, regarding deposit insurance; HR 2896 Equal Treatment of Covered Bonds Act, regarding issues of treatment of covered bonds; General issues regarding lending and credit market activities, Gramm-Leach Bliley Repeal, examination of debt-settlement practices, fiduciary standards of investment, and Bank of America postal strategies; HR 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act, regarding general issues on TARP oversight; HR 1105 / S Amdt 638 Omnibus Appropriations Act, regarding issues involving Truth in Lending Act; HR 786 / S Amdt 688 To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage regarding FDIC insurance; HR 2695 / S 1212 Credit Card Fair Free Act, regarding issues involving rates and electronic payment systems; S 1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2010, regarding interchange charges to government acceptance of card payments; S 1799 FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act, regarding legislative limitations of overdraft practices; HR 1474 Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009, regarding financial regulatory reform; HR 1624 Amdt. 201 / BKO Proposed Rule 3001, regarding Legislative effort to enact restrictions on credit cards and other loans; HR 4300 Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009, regarding legislative limitation of interest rates and fees on credit cards.
Client expense: $1,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2009 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a Chapter 13 debtor (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income). S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases.
Client expense: $596,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. All Provisions. Extends conforming loan limits through 2010 calendar year (this bill has become a law). H.R. 3996 Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009. All Provisions. Improves financial stability ; provisions regarding risk retention obligations. Provides for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes, GSE and FHA Loan limits, mortgage fraud. H.R.78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. To authorize additional appropriations for the FBI to enhance its ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 788, To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes. All provisions. Shields a servicer of pooled residential mortgages acting in compliance with certain fiduciary duties under the Truth in Lending Act from liability for entering into a loan modification or workout plan in connection with any such mortgages initiated before January 1, 2012 H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the federal criminal code to include within the definition of "financial institution" a mortgage lending business or any person or entity that makes, in whole or in part, a federally related mortgage loan. Defines "mortgage lending business" as an organization that finances or refinances any debt secured by an interest in real estate, including private mortgage companies and their subsidiaries, and whose activities affect interstate or foreign commerce. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for FY2010 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. All Provisions. Establishes a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer financial protection laws. H.R. 3527, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009. All Provisions. Increases the maximum mortgage amount limitations under the FHA mortgage insurance programs for multifamily housing projects with elevators and for extremely high cost areas. S.566, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009. All Provisions. Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers with stronger protections and better information in connection with consumer financial products and gives providers of consumer financial productsmore regulatory certainty. S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases. S. 1731, Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, creates databases on foreclosures and other purposes.
Client expense: $596,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 3269, HR 3126 - Financial Services Regulation Financial Services Reform - Rep. Waters' amendment to confirm authority of SEC to promulgate rules on Proxy Access HR 1664, HR 3269 - Executive Compensation
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560 Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S. 969: The Respect Act
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2221. Data Accountability and Trust Act (entire bill) H.R. 3795. Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (entire bill) H.R. 3996. Financial Stability Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 3763. To Amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses(entire bill) H.R. 1575. End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act (entire bill) H.R. 1586. To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (entire bill) H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 651. Compensation Fairness Act (entire bill) Administrations' Resolution Authority Proposal Administrations' Consumer Products Agency (CFPA) Proposal U.S. Department of Treasury Outlines Framework for Regulatory Reform Issues related to financial services regulatory reform, specifically as it applies to insurance regulation and executive compensation.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560 Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S. 969: The Respect Act
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Executive Compensation Bonuses: HR1664, HR1586, SB812
Client expense: $186,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Executive Compensation Bonuses: HR1664, HR1586, SB812 Economic Stimulus: HR1 TARP II: HR384
Client expense: $187,260 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 3269, HR 3126 - Financial services regulation and reform HR 1664, HR 3269 - Executive Compensation
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Banking
HR 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency & Accountability Act, regarding credit default swaps; S 272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act, regarding credit default swaps; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act, regarding over the counter derivatives; S 961 Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act, regarding over the counter derivatives; S 1691 Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act, regarding over the counter derivatives; Administration Proposal, regarding over the counter derivatives; HR 627 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act / HR 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 / HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009, regarding legislative and regulatory prohibition of credit card practices, implementation timeframes, interchange fees, and restrictions on small business credit cards; HR 1020 / S 931 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, regarding general issues on anti-arbitration clauses; S 773 / S 778 Cybersecurity Act of 2009, regarding creation of an agency and advisor; HR 2897 Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act, regarding deposit insurance; HR 2896 Equal Treatment of Covered Bonds Act, regarding issues of treatment on covered bonds; HR 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act, regarding general issues on TARP oversight; HR 1105 / S AMDT 638 Omnibus Appropriations Act, regarding issues involving Truth in Lending Act; HR 786 / S AMDT 688, to make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage regarding FDIC insurance; HR 1664 Grayson Himes Pay for Performance Act, regarding issues on executive compensation; HR 1456 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act, regarding issues on overdraft protection and consumer consent; HR 2695 / S 1212 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, regarding issues involving rates and electronic payment systems; S 1432 Financial Services and Government Appropriation Act 2010, regarding interchange changes to government acceptance of card payments; general issues regarding Merrill Lynch merger and Oversight Committee on mergers and bonuses; general issues on the examination of debt settlement practices; general issues regarding lending and credit market activities.
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2009 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 786 Make Permanent the Increase in Deposit Insurance Coverage H.R. 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3300 Derivative Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act S. 272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 1691 Comprehensive Derivates Regulation Act of 2009 H.R. 1068 Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009 (tax on securities transactions) H.R. 1160 Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 1327 Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (divestiture) H.R. 1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1664 Pay for Performance Act of 2009 (Executive Compensation for TARP Recipients) H.R. 1669 Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009 H.R. 2221 Data Accountability and Trust Act (notice of breach) H.R. 2733 Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009 S. 1389 Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009 H.R. 1181 NRSRO Ratings for Asset Backed Securities S. 1073 Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 (credit rating agencies) Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act (Kanjorski) S. 1074 Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (proxy access) H.R. 2861 Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 (proxy access) H.R. 3269 Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 (say on pay) H.R. 2932 Stop VULTURE Funds Act S. 1276 Private Fund Transparency Act of 2009 (investment adviser registration) H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 Investor Protection Act (SEC Enforcement, Fiduciary Duty) Systemic Risk Regulation Municipal Bonds (Frank)
Client expense: $1,646,075 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 298. Financial Markets Commission Act S. 360. Cap Executive Pay Act S. 386. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act S. 566. Financial Product Safety Commission Act S. 664/ H.R. 1754. Financial Systems Stabilization and Reform Act S. 961. Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps S. 1006. Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act S. 1074. Shareholder Bill of Rights Act H.R. 74. Financial Oversight Commission H.R. 1664. To amend executive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. Administrations' Resolution Authority Proposal Administrations' Consumer Products Agency (CFPA) Proposal U.S. Department of Treasury Outlines Framework for Regulatory Reform Issues related to financial services regulatory reform, specifically as it applies to insurance regulation and executive compensation.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Banking
Legislation: Executive Compensation (H.R.1664, H.R.1575, H.R.1586); Credit Card Legislation (S.414, H.R.627); Interstate Taxation (H.R.1083); Systemic Risk Regulation; Appropriations, including real estate brokerage & FTC & State AG rules (H.R.1105); Credit Union Legislation; Fair Value Accounting; Bankruptcy Cramdown & FDIC Reform (H.R.1106, S.61, S.541, H.R.200); Mortgage Loan Modification; Economic Stimulus (H.R.598, H.R.1); Deposit Insurance Increase (S.896, H.R.786), cont'd. Hope for Homeowners (H.R.787); Mortgage Servicing (H.R.788); TARP (H.R.384, H.J.Res.3); Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal; TARP Legislation (H.R.1610, H.R.1652, H.R.1656); Usury Ceilings (H.R.1608, H.R.1640); Financial Literacy (H.R.1645); Pension Legislation (H.R. 1629); Universal Default (H.R. 1637); Interchange Legislation (H.R.2382, H.R.2695); "Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act" (H.R.2897); Data Protection (H.R.2221); Mortgage Legislation (H.R.1708); SBA Authorization (H.R.3614); Credit CARD Act effective date (H.R.3639); Student Loans (H.R. 3221), Overdraft Restrictions; Consumer Financial Protection Agency (H.R.3126); Corporate Compensation (H.R.3269); Mandatory Farm Loan Restructuring; FDIC Resolution Authority (S.1540); Credit Union Business Lending (H.R.3380); Treasury regulatory restructuring bills.. Regulation: Overdraft Fees; FRB Regulation E; TARP Program, including CPP, PPIP, TALF, TLGP; TIP; MMIFF; AMLF; CAP; Loan Modification; FDIC Deposit Insurance Premiums; SEC Accounting Issues; Capital Adequacy Requirements; Reg Z (Truth in Lending); Deposit Insurance Assessments; Regulations on Loans to Affiliates; Remote Deposit Capture; Executive Pay Guidelines; Regulation DD (Truth in Savings); Unfair & Deceptive Acts & Practices Regulation; Reserve Requirement (Reg D); Deposit Insurance Regulations; CRA Regulations; Transaction Account Guarantee Program; SBA Regs; Identity Theft and Privacy Rules; MLO regulations; Legacy securities and Legacy Loans Program; Reserve Requirements (Reg D); State Law Preemption; SEC Short-Sales Rules; Privacy (Reg S); IRS Regs (F-BAR); RESPA Regs; Flood Insurance; Credit CARD Act Regulation.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 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), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2009 · third_quarter · Banking
H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes, GSE and FHA Loan limits, mortgage fraud. H.R.78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. To authorize additional appropriations for the FBI to enhance its ability to more effectively H.R.78 (Continued): stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 788, To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes. All provisions. Shields a servicer of pooled residential mortgages acting in compliance with certain fiduciary duties under the Truth in Lending Act from liability for entering into a loan modification or workout plan in connection with any such mortgages initiated before January 1, 2012 H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the federal criminal code to include within the definition of "financial institution" a mortgage lending business or any person or entity that makes, in whole or in part, a federally related mortgage loan. Defines "mortgage lending business" as an organization that finances or refinances any debt secured by an interest in real estate, including private mortgage companies and their subsidiaries, and whose activities affect interstate or foreign commerce. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for FY2010 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. All Provisions. Establishes a Consumer Financial Protection Agency with the authority and accountability to supervise, examine, and enforce consumer financial protection laws. H.R. 3527, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009. All Provisions. Increases the maximum mortgage amount limitations under the FHA mortgage insurance programs for multifamily housing projects with elevators and for extremely high cost areas. S.566, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009. All Provisions. Creates a Financial Product Safety Commission to provide consumers with stronger protections and better information in connection with consumer financial products and gives providers of consumer financial productsmore regulatory certainty. S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases. S. 1731, Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, creates databases on foreclosures and other purposes.
Client expense: $658,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.J.Res. 38, FY 2009 Continuing Resolution/Omnibus Appropriations Act. HUD/DOJ/Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud provisions.HUD Budget, DOJ Budget, Treasury Budget, Mortgage Fraud, revenue provisions, especially mortgage interest deduction changes. H.R. 230, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009. All Provisions. Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified refinancing mortgages and qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). H.R. 1664, Grayson-Himes Pay for Performance Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards. H.R. 2181, Mortgage Assistance Information and Scam Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require servicers of mortgages on single family homes to provide notice to mortgagors of possible eligibility for Federal mortgage assistance. H.R. 2452, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act. All Provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009. Denies such extended loss carryover period to: 1) taxpayers in whom the federal government acquires an equity interest under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; (2) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac); and (3) members of certain affiliated groups. H.R. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. All Provisions. To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a rulemaking proceeding with respect to mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services, and for other purposes. S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a Chapter 13 debtor (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income). S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. All Provisions. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases.
Client expense: $658,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1409/S. 560: Employee Free Choice Act Family Medical Leave Act H.R. 12: Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 11/S. 181: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 1664/S.969 The Respect Act
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office