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2010 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1020 / S. 931 - Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237 / S. 512 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act S. 458 - False Claims Clarification Act H.R. 1178 - False Claims Corrections Act S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 537 / H.R. 1508 - Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act H.R. 1214 - Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 263 - Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009 H.R. 1748 - Fight Fraud Act S. 448 / H.R. 985 - Free Flow of Information Act S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009 S. 1551 - Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 H.R. 3871 - Investor Protection Act H.R. 3200 - Medicare Secondary Payer provisions in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3200 - Medical Malpractice Issues in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3451 - Arbitration related provisions in the "America's Affordable Health Care Act S. 560 / H.R. 1409 - all provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 1788 - All provisions of the False Claims Act Correction Act S. 2831 (110th Congress bill) - All provisions of the 110th Congress' Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act P.L. 110-314 - All provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1 / Senate Amendment 570 to the same, P.L. 111-5 - the State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 1106 / Senate Amendment 673 to the same, P.L. 111-8 - the State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act No bill number - General background on U.S. capitol markets competitiveness and regulation No bill number - General background on securities litigation and P.L. 104-67, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with attorney pay-to-play issues in securities litigation No bill number - General background on arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms No bill number - General background on State AGs and their enforcement authority / activities H.R. 2309 - State AG enforcement provisions of Consumer Credit Protection Improvement Act H.R. 609 - All provisions of the Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 585 - Arbitration provisions of the Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act No bill number - All provisions of the Non-Deductibility of Punitive Damages Proposal in the President's Budget Submission
Client expense: $1,202,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 6322, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums. All Provisions. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.Con.Res. 130, Expressing support for the current standards of the Federal mortgage interest tax deduction. All Provisions. 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. 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. H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 18, United States Code, to enhance the investigation and prosecution of mortgage fraud and financial institution fraud, and for other purposes. 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. 3706, FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make downpayments of at least 5 percent and to prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages.
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 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.Con.Res. 130, Expressing support for the current standards of the Federal mortgage interest tax deduction. All Provisions. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Provides for cramdowns of (continued) (continued) 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. 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. H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 18, United States Code, to enhance the investigation and prosecution of mortgage fraud and financial institution fraud, and for other purposes. 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. 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. (BILL IS NOW LAW) H.R. 3706, FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make downpayments of at least 5 percent and to prohibit financing of closing costs under such mortgages. H.R.5623, Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010. All provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written binding contract entered into with respect to such principal residence before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes.(BILL IS NOW LAW) H.R. 6322, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums. 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 · Torts
H.R. 1020 / S. 931 - Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237 - S. 512 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act S. 458 - False Claims Clarification Act H.R. 1178 - False Claims Corrections Act S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 537 / H.R. 1508 - Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act H.R. 1214 - Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 263 - Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009 H.R. 1748 - Fight Fraud Act S. 448 / H.R. 985 - Free Flow of Information Act S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009 S. 1551 - Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 H.R. 3871 - Investor Protection Act H.R. 3200 - Medial Malpractice issues n the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3200 - Medicare Secondary Payer provisions in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3451 - Arbitration related provisions in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" S. 560 / H.R. 1409 - All provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 1788 - All provisions of the False Claims Act Correction Act S. 2831 (110th congress bill) - All provisions of the 110th Congress' Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act P.L. 110-314 - All provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1 / Senate Amendment 570 to the same, P.L. 111-5 - the State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 1106 / Senate Amendment 673 to the same, P.S. 111-8 - the State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act No bill number - General background on U.S. capitol markets competitiveness and regulation No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare Statute No bill number - General background on drug and device labeling rules ad the doctrine of Federal preemption S. 437 / H.R. 2519 - All aspects of untitled legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases No bill number - General background on U.S. capitol markets competitiveness and regulation No bill number - General background on securities litigation and P.L. 104-67, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with attorney pay-to-play issues in securities litigation No bill number - General background on arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms No bill number - General background on State AGs and their enforcement authority / activities H.R. 2309 - State AG enforcement provisions of Consumer Credit Protection Improvement Act H.R. 609 - All provisions of the Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 585 - Arbitration provisions of the Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act No bill number - All provisions of the Non-Deductibility of Punitive Damages Proposal in the President's Budget Submission
Client expense: $697,169 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1020 / S. 931 - Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237 / S. 512 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act S. 458 - False Claims Clarification Act H.R. 1178 - False Claims Corrections Act S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 537 / H.R. 1508 - Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act H.R. 1214 - Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 263 - Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009 H.R. 1748 - Fight Fraud Act S. 448 / H.R. 985 - Free Flow of Information Act S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers legal Accountability Act of 2009 S. 1551 - Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 H.R. 3871 - Investor Protection Act H.R. 3200 - Medical Malpractice issues in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3200 - Medicare Secondary Payer provisions in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3451 - Arbitration related provisions in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" S. 560 / H.R. 1409 - All provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 1788 - All provisions of the False Claims Act Correction Act S. 2831 - (110th Congress bill) - All provisions of the 110th Congress' Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act P.L. 110-314 - All provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1 / Senate Amendment 570 to the same, P.L. 111-5 - The State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 1106 / Senate Amendment 673 to the same, P.L. 111-8 - The State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act No bill number - General background and information on the doctrine of Federal preemption No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare Statute No bill number - General background on drug and device labeling rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption S. 437 / H.R. 2519 - All aspects of untitled legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases No bill number - General background on U.S. capitol markets competitiveness and regulation No bill number - General background on securities litigation and P.L. 104-67, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with attorney pay-to-play issues in securities litigation No bill number - General background on arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms No bill number - General background on State AGs and their enforcement authority / activities H.R. 2309 - State AG enforcement provisions of Consumer Credit Protection Improvement Act H.R. 609 - All provisions of the Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 585 - Arbitration provisions of the Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act No bill number - All provisions of the Non-Deductibility of Punitive Damages Proposal in the President's Budget Submission
Client expense: $932,499 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
2010 · second_quarter · Housing
H.R. 47, Expand & Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. To establish an Office of Housing Counseling to carry out & coordinate the responsibilities of HUD regarding counseling on homeownership & rental housing issues, to make grants to entities for providing such counseling, to launch a national housing counseling advertising campaign, & for other purposes. H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. To authorize additional appropriations for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to enhance its ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Justice for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) the employment of 30 additional agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and two additional prosecutors to coordinate prosecution of mortgage fraud cases with the offices of the U.S. Attorneys; and (2) the operations of the FBI interagency task forces in the areas with the 15 highest concentrations of mortgage fraud. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, 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. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to modify requirements under the HOPE for Homeowners Program (Program) regarding borrower certification and liability. Revises the requirement of certification to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the mortgagor has not intentionally defaulted on the existing mortgage or any other debt. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. All Provisions. Prevents mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. H.R. 1728, Expand and Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 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. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. 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. 3146, 21st Century FHA Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the National Housing Act to declare that the Sec. of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) is not subject to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 when insuring any mortgage for a one-family unit in a multifamily project that holds an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities which serve the project. 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. 3706, FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009. All Provisions. Requires borrowers under FHA-insured mortgages for single-family housing to make downpayments of at least 5 percent and prohibits financing of closing costs under such mortgages. H.R.3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009. All Provisions.Establishes the Financial Services Oversight Council whose duties include: (1) monitoring the financial services marketplace to identify potential threats to the stability of the U.S. financial system; (2) resolving disputes among federal financial regulatory agencies; (3) subjecting identified financial companies and financial activities to heightened prudential standards in order to promote financial stability and mitigate systemic risk (in this Act referred to as "identified companies or identified activities"); and (4) reporting to Congress on significant financial market developments and potential emerging threats to the stability of the financial system. H.R. 4229, Borrower's Right to Inspect Closing Documents Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to revise procedures governing the furnishing of closing documents to borrowers. H.R.5017, Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010. All Provisions. Ensures the availability of loan guarantees for rural homeowners. H.R. 5569, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010. All Provisions. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 extending the national flood insurance program to March 31, 2010. It repeals the extermination date for the authority of FEMA to provide assistance to any state or community. It also extends the eligibility for flood insurance to any community that had made adequate progress on reconstruction, construction, or improvement on a flood protection system. H.R.5623, Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010. All provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written binding contract entered into with respect to such principal residence before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes. 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.1379, Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. Encourages energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing, commercial structures, and other buildings, and to create sustainable communities. 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. S.3402, Renewable Energy Access Through Leasing Act of 2010. All Provisions. Encourages residential use of renewable energy systems by minimizing upfront costs and providing immediate utility cost savings to consumers through leasing of such systems to homeowners, and for other purposes.
2010 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1020 / S. 931 - Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237 / S. 512 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act S. 458 - False Claims Clarification Act H.R. 1178 - False Claims Corrections Act S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 537 / H.R. 1508 - Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act H.R. 1214 - Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 263 - Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act S. 445 - Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009 S. 437 - Contingency Fee Tax Breaks H.R. 1748 - Fight Fraud Act S. 448 / H.R. 985 - Free Flow of Information Act S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 209 S. 1551 - Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 H.R. 3871 - Investor Protection Act H.R. 3200 - Medical Malpractice issues in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3200 - Medicare Secondary Payer provisions in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3451 - Arbitration related provisions of the "Foreclosure and Sound Mortgage Servicing Act of 2009" S. 560 / H.R. 1409 - All provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 1788 - All provisions of the False Claims Act Correction Act S. 2831 - (110th Congress bill) - All provisions of the 110th Congress' Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act P.L. 110-314 - All provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1 / Senate Amendment 570 to the same, P.L. 111-5 - The State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 1106 / Senate Amendment 673 to the same, P.O. 111-8 - The State AG Truth in Lending Enforcement Provisions in the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 No bill number - General background and information on the doctrine of Federal preemption No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare Statute No bill number - General background on drug and device labeling rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption S. 437 / H.R. 2519 - All aspects of untitled legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases No bill number - General background on U.S. capital markets competitiveness and regulation No bill number - General background on securities litigation and P.L. 104-67, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with attorney pay-to-play issues in securities litigation No bill number - General background on arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms No bill number - General background on State AGs and their enforcement authority / activities H.R. 2309 - State AG enforcement provision of Consumer Credit Protection Improvement Act H.R. 609 - All provisions of the Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 585 - Arbitration provisions of the Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act No bill number - All provisions of the Non-Deductibility of Punitive Damages Proposal in the President's Budget Submission
2010 · first_quarter · Housing
H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (Bill is now Law) H.R. 47, Expand & Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. To establish an Office of Housing Counseling to carry out & coordinate the responsibilities of HUD regarding counseling on homeownership & rental housing issues, to make grants to entities for providing such counseling, to launch a national housing counseling advertising campaign, & for other purposes. H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. To authorize additional appropriations for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to enhance its ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Justice for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) the employment of 30 additional agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and two additional prosecutors to coordinate prosecution of mortgage fraud cases with the offices of the U.S. Attorneys; and (2) the operations of the FBI interagency task forces in the areas with the 15 highest concentrations of mortgage fraud. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, 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. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to modify requirements under the HOPE for Homeowners Program (Program) regarding borrower certification and liability. Revises the requirement of certification to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the mortgagor has not intentionally defaulted on the existing mortgage or any other debt. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. All Provisions. Prevents mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. H.R. 1728, Expand and Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 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. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. 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. 3146, 21st Century FHA Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the National Housing Act to declare that the Sec. of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) is not subject to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 when insuring any mortgage for a one-family unit in a multifamily project that holds an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities which serve the project. 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. 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.
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.
2009 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
2009 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
2009 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
2009 · second_quarter · Banking
S. 257, the Consumer Credit Fairness Act (all provisions) S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 895, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions, proposed amendment on farm loan restructuring) S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions). Administration Proposal to Restructure Financial Services Regulation (all provisions) H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act (provisions restricting arbitration clauses in contracts) H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1214, the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act (all provisions) H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (all provisions) H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2309, the Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act (provisions to grant the FTC expedited rulemaking authority and authority to obtain civil penalties in connection with unfair and deceptive acts or practices) H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2893, Money Services Business Act of 2009 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 FDIC Special Assessment
Client expense: $2,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · first_quarter · Banking
S. 257, the Consumer Credit Fairness Act (all provisions) S. 392, the Credit Card Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 541, the Depositor Protection Act (all provisions) H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 703, To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements. (all provisions) H.R. 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 788, To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1214, the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act (all provisions) H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (all provisions) H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 (all provisions) Credit Card Fair Fee Act (Proposed legislation, all provisions) Schumer Credit Union Bill (Proposal) Becoming A Mutual Bill (Proposal) Treasury Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (Foreclosure Mitigation Proposal) S. ___ Financial Product Safety Commission Act (Disc. Draft) Corporate Credit Union Capital Data Federal Advisory Committee and Thrift Anti-Money Laundering/BSA Reform Credit card Interchange Real Estate Lending Survey
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 860 - Reauthorization of the Coral Reef Conservation Act S. 212, H.R. 223 - Gulf of Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act S. 1748, H.R. 1748 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act S. 2859 - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009 National Marine Sactuaries Reauthorization Act Reauthorization (No bill number yet) S. 850 - Shark Conservation Act of 2009
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1020 / S. 931 - Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237 / S. 512 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act S. 458 - False Claims Clarification Act H.R. 1178 - False Claims Corrections Act S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 537 / H.R. 1508 - Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act H.R. 1214 - Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 263 - Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act S. 445 - Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009 S. 437 - Contingency Fee Tax Breaks H.R. 1748 - Fight Fraud Act S.448 / H.R. 985 - Free Flow of Information Act S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009 S. 1551 - Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 H.R. 3871 - Investor Protection Act H.R. 3200 - Medical Malpractice issues in the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3200 - Medicare Secondary Payer provisions i nthe "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" H.R. 3451 - Arbitration related provisions of the "Foreclosure and Sound Mortgage Servicing Act of 2009" S. 560 / H.R. 1409 - All provisions of the Employee Ffree Choice Act H.R. 1788 - All provisions of the False Claims Act Correction Act S. 2831 (110th Congress bill) - All provisions of he 110th Congress' Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act P.L. 110-314 - All provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1 / Senate Amendment 570 to the same, P.L. 111-5 - The State AG HIPPA enforcement provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 1105 / Senate Amendment 673 to the same, P.L. 111-8 - The State AG Truth in Lending Enforceent Provisions in the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 No bill number - General background and information on the doctrine of Federal preemption No bill number - Potential legislaiton dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare Statute No bill number - General background on drug and device labelig rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption S. 437 / H.R. 2519 - All aspects of untitled legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases No bill number - General background on U.S. capital markets competitiveness and regulation No bill number - General background on securities litigaiton and P.L. 104-67, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act No bill number - Potential legislation dealing with attorney pay-to-play isues in securities litigation No bill number - General background on legal reform issues No bill number - General background on discovery reform No bill number - General background on medical liability reform No bill number - Potential medical malpractice provisions / amendments to the draft "America's Healthy Future Act" No bill number - General background on arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms No bill number - General background on State AGs and their enforcement authority/activities H.R. 2309 - State AG enforcement provision of Consumer Credit Protection Improvement Act H.R. 609 - All provisions of the Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 585 - Arbitration provisions of the Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act No bill number - All provisions of the Non-Deductibility of Punitive Damages Proposal in the President's Budget Submission
2009 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 860 - Reauthorization of the Coral Reef Conservation Act S. 212, H.R. 223 - Gulf of Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act S. 1748, H.R. 1748 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act S. 2859 - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009 National Marine Sactuaries Reauthorization Act Reauthorization (No bill number yet) S. 850 - Shark Conservation Act of 2009
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Housing
H.R. 47, Expand & Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. To establish an Office of Housing Counseling to carry out & coordinate the responsibilities of HUD regarding counseling on homeownership & rental housing issues, to make grants to entities for providing such counseling, to launch a national housing counseling advertising campaign, & for other purposes. H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. To authorize additional appropriations for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to enhance its ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Justice for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) the employment of 30 additional agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and two additional prosecutors to coordinate prosecution of mortgage fraud cases with the offices of the U.S. Attorneys; and (2) the operations of the FBI interagency task forces in the areas with the 15 highest concentrations of mortgage fraud. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, 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. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to modify requirements under the HOPE for Homeowners Program (Program) regarding borrower certification and liability. Revises the requirement of certification to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the mortgagor has not intentionally defaulted on the existing mortgage or any other debt. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. All Provisions. Prevents mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. H.R. 1728, Expand and Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 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. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. 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. 3146, 21st Century FHA Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the National Housing Act to declare that the Sec. of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) is not subject to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 when insuring any mortgage for a one-family unit in a multifamily project that holds an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities which serve the project. H.R. 3288, Department of Transportation Appropriations Act of 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for the DOT, HUD and related agencies for the fiscal year ending 9/30/2010 and for other purposes. 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. 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.
2009 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1020 - Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237 - S. 512 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act S. 458 - Fals Claims Clarification Act H.R. 1178 - False Claims Corrections Act S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 537 / H.R. 1508 - Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act H.R. 1214 - Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 263 - Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act S. 445 - Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009 S. 437 - Contingency Fee Tax Breaks H.R. 1748 - Fight Fraud Act
Client expense: $658,667 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
2009 · third_quarter · Housing
H.R. 47, Expand & Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. To establish an Office of Housing Counseling to carry out & coordinate the responsibilities of HUD regarding counseling on homeownership & rental housing issues, to make grants to entities for providing such counseling, to launch a national housing counseling advertising campaign, & for other purposes. H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. To authorize additional appropriations for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to enhance its ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Justice for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) the employment of 30 additional agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and two additional prosecutors to coordinate prosecution of mortgage fraud cases with the offices of the U.S. Attorneys; and (2) the operations of the FBI interagency task forces in the areas with the 15 highest concentrations of mortgage fraud. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, 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. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to modify requirements under the HOPE for Homeowners Program (Program) regarding borrower certification and liability. Revises the requirement of certification to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the mortgagor has not intentionally defaulted on the existing mortgage or any other debt. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. All Provisions. Prevents mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. H.R. 1728, Expand and Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 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. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. 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. 3146, 21st Century FHA Housing Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends the National Housing Act to declare that the Sec. of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) is not subject to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 when insuring any mortgage for a one-family unit in a multifamily project that holds an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities which serve the project. H.R. 3288, Department of Transportation Appropriations Act of 2010. All Provisions. Makes appropriations for the DOT, HUD and related agencies for the fiscal year ending 9/30/2010 and for other purposes. 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. 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.
2009 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
2009 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act (HR 265) - all provisions; Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act (HR 1459) - all provisions; Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act (S. 678) - all provisions; Fight Fraud Act (HR 1748) - all provisions; Money Laundering Correction Act (HR 1743) - all provisions; Equal Justice for Our Military Act (S. 357, HR 569) - all provisions; State Secrets Protection Act (S. 417) - all provisions; U.S. Patriot Act and Domestic Surveillance Laws; Indigent Defense, Overcriminalization; Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act (HR 2289) - all provisions; National Criminal Justice Commission Act (S. 714) - all provisions; Deferred Prosecution Agreements and Non-Prosecution Agreements.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
2009 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009; H.R. 1748: Fight Fraud Act of 2009; H.R. 1788: False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009; S. 458: False Claims Act Clarification Act of 2009; General background on the doctrine of federal preemption.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2009 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 386 / P.L. 111-21, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, the False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009, provisions on state attorney general enforcement General background and information on the doctrine of Federal preemption, state attorneys general and their enforcement authority (no specific legislation)
Client expense: $3,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2009 · second_quarter · Banking
S. 257, the Consumer Credit Fairness Act (all provisions) S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 895, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions, proposed amendment on farm loan restructuring) S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions). Administration Proposal to Restructure Financial Services Regulation (all provisions) H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act (provisions restricting arbitration clauses in contracts) H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1214, the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act (all provisions) H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (all provisions) H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2309, the Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act (provisions to grant the FTC expedited rulemaking authority and authority to obtain civil penalties in connection with unfair and deceptive acts or practices) H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2893, Money Services Business Act of 2009 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 FDIC Special Assessment
Client expense: $1,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HConRes85, FY2010 Budget Resolution; SConRes13, FY2010 Budget Resolution; S.386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009; H.R.1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009; H.R.1176, Secret Ballot Protection Act; S.478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009; H.R.1409, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009; S.560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009; H.R.668, Critical Access Hospital Flexibility Act of 2009; S.307, Critical Access Hospital Flexibility Act of 2009; S.1157, Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2009; S.973, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009; H.R.2251 Resident Physician Shortage Reducation Act of 2009; S.1380 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MeDPAC) Reform Act of 2009; S.1110, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009; H.R.2718, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009; S.497, Nurse Education, Expansion, and Development Act of 2009; H.R.2043, Nurse Education, Expansion, and Development Act of 2009; House Tri-Committee Health Care Reform Discussion Draft Legislation (Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor); House Tri-Committee Health Care Reform Legislation--America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Health Care Reform Legislation--Affordable Health Choices Act; FFY 2010 President's Budget; President's health reform proposals offered in June 13 memorandum; Senate Finance Committee Health Care Reform Policy Option Papers; FFY 2010 Labor, HHS, Education, and Pension Appropriations bill; FFY 2009 Medicare Inpatient Hospital PPS Rules; FFY 2010 Medicare Inpatient Hospital PPS Rules; CY 2010 Medicare Outpatient PPS Rules; CY 2010 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Rules; FFY 2010 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS and "75% Rule" Rules; FFY 2010 Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Rules; CY 2010 Medicare Home Health Agency PPS Rules; FFY 2010 Hospice Rules; CY 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update; Enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP); Health information technology (HIT); Capital Indirect Medical Education payments to teaching hospitals; Medicaid regulations affecting public hospitals, GME, provider tax, outpatient coverage, targeted case management, rehabilitation, and school based health; Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Assistance mortgage program for hospitals; Defined benefit pension plans; National Institute of Health funding; Health care workforce recruiting and training funding; National Health Service Corp. funding; Public Health Service Act nursing and allied health professions program funding; Comparative effectiveness funding; Preventative health and wellness programs funding; Community health center funding; Coverage for the uninsured; Hospital fundraising and recipient "opt-out;" Medicaid DSH Allocations to States; Children's Health Insurance Program funding; CMS August 17th directive to states establishing new requirements for increasing SCHIP coverage; Secret ballot process for hospital employee unionization; Hospital pay-for-performance/value-based purchasing; Hospital pay-for-reporting quality measure reporting; Hospital readmissions; Bundling of hospital and physician and/or post-acute care provier payments; Health care-associated infections reporting; Medical error reporting; Medicare Graduate Medical Educaiton (GME) payments to hospitals; Medicare Dispropoprtionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments; False Claims Act expansion addressing fraud related to federal assistance and relief programs that could expose hospitals to liability for receiving and retaining overpayments; Medicare funding warning/"trigger;" Medicare wage index; Hospice reimbursement; Recoveray Audit Contractor (RAC) program; IRS Form 990 Revision; Not-for-profit hospital tax-exempt status; Tax deductiblity of charitable contributions; Community benefit reporting; "Stark" and physician self-referral regulations; Hospital pricing transparency; Coverage for undocumented immigrants; Hospital charity care/financial aid; Associated health plans; Emergency preparedness; Mental health parity; Limited service hospitals; Competitive bidding for clinical laboratory services; Expansion of the Medicaid 340B drug pricing program.
2009 · second_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. S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009. All Provisions. An Act to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities and commodities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to Federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes. **This Act has become Law** 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.
2009 · second_quarter · Housing
H.R. 47, Expand & Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. To establish an Office of Housing Counseling to carry out & coordinate the responsibilities of HUD regarding counseling on homeownership & rental housing issues, to make grants to entities for providing such counseling, to launch a national housing counseling advertising campaign, & for other purposes. H.R. 78, Stop Mortgage Fraud Act. All Provisions. To authorize additional appropriations for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to enhance its ability to more effectively stop mortgage fraud, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Justice for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) the employment of 30 additional agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and two additional prosecutors to coordinate prosecution of mortgage fraud cases with the offices of the U.S. Attorneys; and (2) the operations of the FBI interagency task forces in the areas with the 15 highest concentrations of mortgage fraud. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act. All Provisions. Amends title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, 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. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes. Amends the National Housing Act to modify requirements under the HOPE for Homeowners Program (Program) regarding borrower certification and liability. Revises the requirement of certification to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the mortgagor has not intentionally defaulted on the existing mortgage or any other debt. H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. All Provisions. Prevents mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. H.R. 1728, Expand and Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act. All Provisions. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 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. 2666, Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Services Fraud Prevention Act of 2009. S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009. All Provisions. An Act to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities and commodities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to Federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes. **This Act has become Law** 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.
2009 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1020 - Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237 / S. 512 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act S. 458 - False Claims Clarification Act H.R 1178 - False Claims Corrections Act S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act S. 537 / H.R. 1508 - Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act H.R. 1788 - False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 H.R. 1214 - Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 263 - Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act S. 445 - Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009 S. 437 - Contingency Fee Tax Breaks S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA) H.R. 1748 - Fight Fraud Act H.R. 1346 / S. 540 - Medical Device Safety Act H.R. 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act H.R. 609 - Right to Clean Vehicles
Client expense: $1,031,733 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act (HR 265) - all provisions; Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act (HR 1459) - all provisions; Justice Integrity Act (S. 495, HR 1412) -- all provisions; Free Flow of Information Act (S. 448, HR 985) - all provisions; Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act (S. 49) - all provisions; Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (S. 386) - all provisions; Tribal Law and Order Act (S. 797, HR 1924) - all provisions; Fight Fraud Act (HR 1748) - all provisions; Money Laundering Correction Act (HR 1743) - all provisions;
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Government Issues
S. 386: FERA; H.R. 1748: Fight Fraud Act of 2009; HR: 1788: False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009; S. 458: False Claims Act Clarification Act of 2009; General background on the doctrine of federal preemption.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Banking
S. 257, the Consumer Credit Fairness Act (all provisions) S. 392, the Credit Card Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 541, the Depositor Protection Act (all provisions) H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 703, To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements. (all provisions) H.R. 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 788, To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1214, the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act (all provisions) H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (all provisions) H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 (all provisions) Credit Card Fair Fee Act (Proposed legislation, all provisions) Schumer Credit Union Bill (Proposal) Becoming A Mutual Bill (Proposal) Treasury Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (Foreclosure Mitigation Proposal) S. ___ Financial Product Safety Commission Act (Disc. Draft) Corporate Credit Union Capital Data Federal Advisory Committee and Thrift Anti-Money Laundering/BSA Reform Credit card Interchange Real Estate Lending Survey
Client expense: $1,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; H.R.1176/S.478 Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009; H.R.1409/S.560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009; H.R.2/S.275 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009; HConRes85--FY 2010 Budget Resolution; SConRes 13--FY 2010 Budget Resolution; S.386 Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009; H.R.1748 Fight Fraud Act of 2009; H.R.1105 Omnibus Apprpriations Act, 2009; H.R.1127 To extend certain immigration programs--six month extension to J-1 Visa program (Conrad Program); H.Res.5 Adopting rules for the 111th Congress--nullifies Medicare trigger for 2 years; FFY 2009 Budget and Budget Resolutions/Medicare and Medicaid Cuts; FFY 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Pension Appropriations bill; FFy 2009 Medicare Inpatient Hospital PPS Rules; FFY 2010 Medicare Inpatient Hospital PPS Rules; CY 2009 Medicare Outpatient PPS Rules; RY 2009 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Rules; FFY 2009 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS and "75% Rule," Rules; FFY 2009 Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Rules; CY 2009 Medicare Home Health Agency PPS Rules; FFY 2009 Hospice PPS Rules; CY 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update; FFY 2010 President's Budget; Enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) Health information technology; Capital Indirect Medical Education payments to teaching hospitals Medicaid regulations affecting public hospitals, GME, provider tax, outpatient coverage, targeted case management, rehabilitation, and school based health; Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Assistance mortgage program for hospitals; Defined benefit pension plans; National Institute of Health funding; Health care workforce recruiting and training funding; National Health Service Corp. funding; Public Health Service Act nursing and allied health professions program funding; Immigration; Hospice reimbursement; Comparative effectiveness funding; Preventative health and wellness programs funding; Community health center funding; Coverage for the uninsured; Hospital fundraising and recipient "opt-out"; Medicaid DSH Allocations to States; Children's Health Insurance Program funding; CMS August 17th directive to states establishing new requirements for increasing SCHIP coverage; Secret ballot process for hospital employee unionization; Hospital Pay-for-Performance/Value-based purchasing; Hospital pay-for-performance quality measure reporting; Hospital readmissions; Bundling of hospital and physician and/or post-acute care provider payments; Health care-associated infections reporting; Medical error reporting; Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) payments to hospitals; Medicare Disproportionoate Share Hospital (DSH) payments; Tax deductibility of charitable contributions; False Claims Act expansion addressing fraud related to federal assistance and relie programs that could expose hospitals to liability for receiving and retaining overpayments; Medicare funding warning/"trigger"; Medicare wage index; Recovery Audit Contractor program; IRS Form 990 Revision; Not-for-profit hospital tax-exempt status; Community benefit reporting; "Stark" and physician self-referral regulations; Hospital pricing transparency; Coverage for undocumented immigrants; Hospital charity care/financial aid; Associated health plans; Emergency preparedness; Mental health parity; Limited service hospitals; Competitive bidding for clinical laboratory services; Expansion of the Medicaid 340B drug pricing program
2009 · first_quarter · Banking
S. 257, the Consumer Credit Fairness Act (all provisions) S. 392, the Credit Card Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 541, the Depositor Protection Act (all provisions) H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 703, To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements. (all provisions) H.R. 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 787, To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 788, To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes (all provisions) H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1214, the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act (all provisions) H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (all provisions) H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 (all provisions) Credit Card Fair Fee Act (Proposed legislation, all provisions) Schumer Credit Union Bill (Proposal) Becoming A Mutual Bill (Proposal) Treasury Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (Foreclosure Mitigation Proposal) S. ___ Financial Product Safety Commission Act (Disc. Draft) Corporate Credit Union Capital Data Federal Advisory Committee and Thrift Anti-Money Laundering/BSA Reform Credit card Interchange Real Estate Lending Survey
Client expense: $1,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · first_quarter · Government Issues
S. 386, The False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788, the False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 458, the False Claims Act Clarification Act of 2009 General background and information on the doctrine of Federal preemption (no specific legislation) General background on State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities (no specific legislation)
Client expense: $5,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2009 · first_quarter · Torts
S. 540 (medical device safety); S. 386 (fight fraud); S. 458 (false claims); S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation); & S. 512 (Fairness/Nursing Home Arbitration) -- Oppose. HR 1346 (medical device safety); HR 1748 (fight fraud); HR 1788 (false claims); HR 1508 (Sunshine in Litigation); HR 1237 (Fairness/Nursing Home Arbitration); HR 1020 (arbitration fairness); HR 991(consumer fairness); & HR 1214 (loan ref.) -- Oppose.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| IL |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
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
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
Client expense: $1,170,483 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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
Client expense: $7,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $7,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $7,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $1,119,951 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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
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
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
Client expense: $7,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $7,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $761,000 · 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
Client expense: $761,000 · 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
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office