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Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011
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2013 · third_quarter · Torts
Oppose the DISCLOSE Act. Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · third_quarter · Constitution
Oppose the DISCLOSE Act. Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · second_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Act of 2012 (H.R 592) Hurricane Sandy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · first_quarter · Constitution
Oppose the DISCLOSE Act. Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · first_quarter · Torts
Oppose the DISCLOSE Act. Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Issues relating to arbitration H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 987 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 623 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 S. 1652 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Issues related to civil discovery Issues related to contingent fees in enforcement of federal law. H.R. 4369, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Issues relating to arbitration H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 987 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 623 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 S. 1652 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Issues related to civil discovery Issues related to contingent fees in enforcement of federal law. H.R. 4369, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Torts
HR 1873, HR 1943, HR 592, HR 606 S 533, S 623, S 987, HR 5
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 966 / S. 533 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) S. 623 / H.R. 592 - Sunshine in Litigation Act S. 890 - Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 / S. 987 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 1186 - Fair Arbitration Act of 2011 Legislation similar to H.R. 4678 / S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (111th Congress) Legislation similar to S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 (111th Congress) and H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act of 2009 (111th Congress) Legislation dealing with asbestos bankruptcy trust reform (H.R. 4369 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012
Client expense: $761,278 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 / S. 623, all provisions Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873/ S. 987, all provisions Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012 H.R. 4369 / S. 3076, all provisions
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 816, Provider Shield Act (entire bill) H.R. 1873/ S. 987, Arbitration Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act (entire bill) H.R. 966/ S. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 5/ S. 1099, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (entire bill) H.R.3586, Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2011 (entire bill) S.1652, Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 4369/ S. 3076, H.R. 4369: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012 (entire bill)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
S.623/H.R.592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R.966/S.533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. H.R.2032 (no short title); to restrict the ability of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded to join a class in causes of action by federally-funded entities involving such residents that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Brian Davis, Caitlin Joan Halligan, Patty Shwartz, William J. Kayatta, Jr. and Jill A. Pryor. S.3525 (Sportsmen's Act of 2012); specific interest in S.Amdt. 2871 (Barrasso) (filed but not offered) to require the disclosure of all payments made under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592). Support Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (H.R.966, S.533.)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. 3389 (Trade Secrets EEA) S. 3486 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012) S. 3609 (Internet Radio Fairness Act) S. 3642 (Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act) S. 3652 (Bill to allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity program to be transferable) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3261 (Stop Online Piracy Act) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H.R. 6215 (Trademark Dilution) H.R. 6245 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act) H.R. 6353 (Patent Box, Manufacturing American Innovation Act) H.R. 6432 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act) H.R. 6480 (Internet Radio Fairness Act) H.R. 6621 (AIA Technical Corrections Bill) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Torts
HR 1873, HR 1943, HR 5, HR 592, HR 606, S 533, S 623, S 987
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 966 / S. 533 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) S. 623 / H.R. 592 - Sunshine in Litigation Act S. 890 - Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 / S. 987 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 1186 - Fair Arbitration Act of 2011 Legislation similar to H.R. 4678 / S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (111th Congress) Legislation similar to S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 (111th Congress) and H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act of 2009 (111th Congress) Legislation dealing with asbestos bankruptcy trust reform (H.R. 4369 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012)
Client expense: $768,022 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · third_quarter · Torts
Issues relating to arbitration H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 987 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 623 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 S. 1652 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Issues related to civil discovery Issues related to contingent fees in enforcement of federal law. H.R. 4369, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 816, Provider Shield Act (entire bill) H.R. 1873/ S. 987, Arbitration Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act (entire bill) H.R. 966/ S. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 5/ S. 1099, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (entire bill) H.R.3586, Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2011 (entire bill) S.1652, Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 4369/ S. 3076, H.R. 4369: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012 (entire bill)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S.623/H.R.592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R.966/S.533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the destruction of electronic litigation data and original documents used in civil cases involving housing disputes. Lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. H.R.2032 (no short title); to restrict the ability of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded to join a class in causes of action by federally-funded entities involving such residents that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility. Lobbying with regard to limitations on the award of fees and other expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act generally. H.R.4078 (Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act ); specific interest in Lummis amendment (H.AMDT.1468) requiring the tracking and reporting of all payments issued pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of William Kayatta, Brian Davis, Robert Bacharach and Paul Grimm. S.3523 (Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012); specific interest in Lee amendment to require the losing party to pay the winning party's legal fees in certain litigation.
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Torts
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 / S. 623, all provisions Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873/ S. 987, all provisions Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012 H.R. 4369 / S. 3076, all provisions
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Monitor and oversight of SEC's handling of disclosure rules re: litigation-related loss contingencies. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592). Support Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (H.R.966, S.533.)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. 3389 (Trade Secrets EEA) S. 3486 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H.R. 6215 (Trademark Dilution) H.R. 6245 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act) H.R. 6353 (Patent Box, Manufacturing American Innovation Act) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Torts
Oppose the DISCLOSE Act. Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · third_quarter · Constitution
Oppose the DISCLOSE Act. Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · third_quarter · Torts
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Monitor and oversight of SEC's handling of disclosure rules re: litigation-related loss contingencies. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623 H.R.592). Support Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (H.R.966, S.533.)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Torts
Issues relating to arbitration H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 987 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 623 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 S. 1652 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Issues related to civil discovery Issues related to contingent fees in enforcement of federal law. H.R. 4369, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 966 / S. 533 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) S. 623 / H.R. 592 - Sunshine in Litigation Act S. 890 - Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 / S. 987 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 1186 - Fair Arbitration Act of 2011 Legislation similar to H.R. 4678 / S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (111th Congress) Legislation similar to S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 (111th Congress) and H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act of 2009 (111th Congress) Legislation dealing with asbestos bankruptcy trust reform (H.R. 4369 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012)
Client expense: $491,523 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Torts
HR 1873, HR 1943, HR 5, HR 592, HR 606, S 533, S 623, S 987
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 816, Provider Shield Act (entire bill) H.R. 1873/ S. 987, Arbitration Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act (entire bill) H.R. 966/ S. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 5/ S. 1099, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (entire bill) H.R.3586, Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2011 (entire bill) S.1652, Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 4369/ S. 3076, H.R. 4369: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012 (entire bill)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 and proposed Senate Judiciary amendments to the same H.R. 2008/ S. 1100, Keeping Politics out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 2517/ S. 1360, Shareholder Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 H.R. 4010, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2012 S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 and various potential amendments pertaining to the False Claims Act to same S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 S. 2219, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act of 2012 P.L. 111-21 General background on the False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Potential legislation to codify the Executive Order prohibiting federal agencies from using outside contingency counsel as well as putting in place a similar requirement for state AGs/officials enforcing federal law Various issues relating to class action reform and potential legislation for same; State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities; the doctrine of Federal preemption; campaign finance reform and draft legislation on same; Legal Services Corporation and budget for same; the use of exclusionary authority; the False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act, P.L. 111-21
Client expense: $6,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2012 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Monitor nomination of Marietta Robinson to CPSC. Monitor and oversight of SEC's handling of disclosure rules re: litigation-related loss contingencies. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623, H.R.592). Support Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (H.R.966, S.533.)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S.623/H.R.592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R.966/S.533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions and impact of Class Action Fairness Act. S.3317/H.R.5978 (Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act); to restore the effective use of group actions for claims arising under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1977 of the Revised Statutes, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. Lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. H.R.2032 (no short title); to restrict the ability of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded to join a class in causes of action by federally-funded entities involving such residents that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility. S.1061/H.R.1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. Lobbying with regard to limitations on the award of fees and other expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act generally. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 6-30-2012; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to preservation of documents for e-discovery and the use of sanctions to enforce compliance with discovery orders for electronic documents. H.R. 3862, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of William Kayatta, Brian Davis, Andrew Hurwitz and Paul Watford.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Torts
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 H.R. 5 / S. 218, all provisions Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 / S. 623, all provisions Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873/ S. 987, all provisions
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 410, H.R. 5163, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 3041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 P.L. 112-105 (formerly, S. 2038), Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012Section 17 of Senate-passed bill regarding political intelligence activities Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 14-20, 2012 as Mediation Week S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. Discussions regarding draft legislation to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act to provide for additional disclosure and to restrict fundraising by registered lobbyists, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Torts
Issues relating to arbitration H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 987 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 623 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 S. 1652 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Issues related to asbestos bankruptcy trust funds Issues related to civil discovery Issues related to contingent fees in enforcement of federal law.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Torts
HR1873, HR1943, HR5, HR592, HR606, S533, S623, S987
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 966 / S. 533 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) S. 623 / H.R. 592 - Sunshine in Litigation Act S. 890 - Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 / S. 987 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 1186 - Fair Arbitration Act of 2011 Legislation similar to H.R. 4678 / S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (111th Congress) Legislation similar to S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 (111th Congress) and H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act of 2009 (111th Congress) Legislation dealing with asbestos bankruptcy trust reform (specific legislation introduced after Reporting Period: H.R. 4369 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012)
Client expense: $818,830 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 and proposed Senate Judiciary Amendments to same H.R.1540, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, Section 823 of the final conference bill H.R. 2008/ S. 1100, Keeping Politics out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 and various potential amendments pertaining to the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733) Proposed legislation to amend the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378) Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Potential legislation dealing with campaign finance reform Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Nomination and recess appointment of Richard Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Various issues relating to class action reform; State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities; doctrine of Federal preemption; the use of exclusionary authority; Legal Services Corporation and budget for same; campaign finance reform; False Claim Act provisions of P.L. 111-21, the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act
Client expense: $5,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2012 · first_quarter · Torts
Help ensure rationality, fairness and more certainty in the legal system. Monitor and oversight of studies mandated in section 929Z and 929Y of the Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Monitor and oversight of SEC's handling of disclosure rules re: litigation-related loss contingencies. Support H.R.5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2011. Oppose Arbitration Fairness Act (S.987, H.R.187 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act (S.623, H.R.592). Support Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (H.R.966, S.533.) Oppose S.1360 and S.221, DISCLOSE Act. Monitor recess appointments to NLRB and CFPB.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Government Issues
S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 3041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 P.L. 112-105 (formerly, S. 2038), Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012Section 17 of Senate-passed bill regarding political intelligence activities
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Torts
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 H.R. 5 / S. 218, all provisions Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 / S. 623, all provisions Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873/ S. 987, all provisions
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Government Issues
S.623/H.R.592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R.966/S.533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. S.1061/H.R.1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 3-31-2012; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to preservation of documents for e-discovery and the use of sanctions to enforce compliance with discovery orders for electronic documents. Lobbying with regard to the ability of State Attorneys General to enforce federal law and hire outside counsel to enforce federal law. H.R. 3041, the Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act, to limit the duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party. H.R. 3862, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nomination of Miranda Du Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 816, Provider Shield Act (entire bill) H.R. 1873/ S. 987, Arbitration Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act (entire bill) H.R. 966/ S. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 5/ S. 1099, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (entire bill) H.R.3586, Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2011 (entire bill) S.1652, Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 (entire bill)
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Issues relating to arbitration H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 S. 987 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 623 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 H.R. 592 The Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 S. 1652 Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Issues related to asbestos bankruptcy trust funds Issues related to civil discovery
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 16-22, 2011 as Mediation Week
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · fourth_quarter · Torts
HR 1873, HR 1943, HR 5, HR 592, HR 606, S 533, S 623, S 987
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2011 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 966 / S. 533 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) S. 623 / H.R. 592 - Sunshine in Litigation Act S. 890 - Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 H.R. 2483 - Whistleblower Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1873 / S. 987 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011 S. 1186 - Fair Arbitration Act of 2011 Legislation similar to H.R. 4678 / S. 1606 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (111th Congress) Legislation similar to S. 1504 - Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 (111th Congress) and H.R. 4115 - Open Access to Courts Act of 2009 (111th Congress) Legislation dealing with asbestos bankruptcy trust reform (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Client expense: $608,983 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 816, Provider Shield Act (entire bill) H.R. 1873/ S. 987, Arbitration Fairness Act (entire bill) S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act (entire bill) H.R. 966/ S. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 5/ S. 1099, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (entire bill) H.R.3586, Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2011 (entire bill) S.1652, Consumer Mobile Fairness Act of 2011 (entire bill)
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE