Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2010

S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 S. 458, False Claims Act Clarification Act of 2009 H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2010 15 U.S.C. 78dd-1, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, including potential amendments General background on Federal Civil and Criminal enforcement against business, and the issue of over-criminalization of federal law (specific legislation not yet introduced) Various other unintroduced legislation relating to a proposed rule change on corporate sentencing guidelines Continued from section 17, page 2: U.S. Sentencing Commission

Client expense: $14,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

HR 1020, HR 1346, HR 1508, HR 2975, HR 3054, HR 3459, HR 4113, HR 5503, HR 5676, S 1734, S 301, S 386, S 458, S 537, S 540, S 657, S 882, S 931

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 372 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010); to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3808 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010); to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to the proximate causation standard under the Federal Employers Liability Act . Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Arbitration Reform proposals (H.R. 1020; H.R. 1237; S. 512); Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 (S. 537; H.R. 1508); Attorney-client privilege proposals (H.R. 4326); False Claims Act reform; Open Access to Justice Act (H.R. 5419); Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Act of 2010 (H.R. 4113)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act Nominations for Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors General communications regarding need to fill federal judicial vacancies

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1020, HR 1346, HR 1508, HR 2975, HR 3054, HR 3459, HR 4113, HR 5503, HR 5676, S 1734, S 301, S 386, S 458, S 537, S 540, S 657, S 882, S 931

Client expense: $1,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US Solicitor General nomination, not specific to any nominated candidate.

Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010 (H.R. 4506) Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.4113) Prompt nomination and Senate review of federal judicial nominees Improvement of Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims process

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 1515 ,to assist State Courts in Administration of Justice H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 2728, William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1020, HR 1346, HR 1508, HR 2975, HR 3054, HR 3459, HR 4113, HR 5503, HR 5676, S 1734, S 301, S 386, S 458, S 837, S 540, S 657, S 882, S 931

Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1020, HR 1346, HR 1508, HR 2975, HR 3054, HR 3459, HR 4113, S 301, S 386, S 458, S 537, S 540, S 657, S 882, S 931, S 1734

Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1020, HR 1346, HR 1508, HR 2975, HR 3054, HR 3459, HR 4113, S 301, S 386, S 458, S 537, S 540, S 657, S 882, S 931

Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of