Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013

Marketing to Children, Children's Online Privacy, Location Privacy Protection, mobile apps, native advertising, Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)Ports and customs reauthorization, CBP, trade enforcement and facilitation.Extending the suspension of duty of certain bags for toys, extend and modify the suspension of duty on certain cases or containers used for electronic drawing toys, electronic games for educational toys or devices, temporary suspend injection-molded ABS or PP cases or containers to be used for electronic drawing toys

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Marketing to Children, Children's Online Privacy, Location Privacy Protection, mobile apps, native advertising, Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)Ports and customs reauthorization, CBP, trade enforcement and facilitation.Extending the suspension of duty of certain bags for toys, extend and modify the suspension of duty on certain cases or containers used for electronic drawing toys, electronic games for educational toys or devices, temporary suspend injection-molded ABS or PP cases or containers to be used for electronic drawing toys

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Marketing to Children, Children's Online Privacy, Location Privacy Protection, mobile apps, native advertising, Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)Ports and customs reauthorization, CBP, trade enforcement and facilitation.Extending the suspension of duty of certain bags for toys, extend and modify the suspension of duty on certain cases or containers used for electronic drawing toys, electronic games for educational toys or devices, temporary suspend injection-molded ABS or PP cases or containers to be used for electronic drawing toys

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Marketing to Children, Children's Online Privacy, Location Privacy Protection, mobile apps, native advertising, Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)Ports and customs reauthorization, CBP, trade enforcement and facilitation.Extending the suspension of duty of certain bags for toys, extend and modify the suspension of duty on certain cases or containers used for electronic drawing toys, electronic games for educational toys or devices, temporary suspend injection-molded ABS or PP cases or containers to be used for electronic drawing toys

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $205,763 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and service member contracts for consumer products.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy that arises under a contract with a servicemember (or with a servicemember and spouse jointly) that provides for arbitration, only if all parties to the controversy consent in writing to arbitration after the controversy arises.S. 2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014) - Makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitrate to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. H.R. 2998 (Investor Choice Act of 2013) - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of, agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between them arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self- regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to proposed restrictions on the use of certain types of science. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. S. 2615; A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. H.R. 83 - Fiscal 2015 Omnibus Appropriations relating to provisions on trucking safety, arbitration and consumer safety H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 relating to generic drug labeling. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products.

H.R. 2052/S.1026- Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1910- Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions; issues regarding the Generalized System of Preferences.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $206,857 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. S.Amendment 3388 an amendment intended to be proposed to the bill S. 2410 (to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy); specific interest in the clause dealing with arbitration.General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to proposed restrictions on the use of certain types of science. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. S. 2615; A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority

H.R. 2052/S. 1026 - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1910 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions; issues regarding the Generalized System of Preferences.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $116,242 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2052/S. 1026 - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1910 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions; issues regarding the Generalized System of Preferences.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. H.R. 4734 (Bureau Arbitration Fairness Act) to repeal the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R.4432 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014); to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action.H.R.4432 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014); specific interest regarding food safety and preemption of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to science provisions that H.R.2642 (Agricultural Act of 2014); Section 12307 related to imposing new procedures on how federal agencies use science in policy decisions. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process H.R.4899 (Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014); specific interest related to restrictions on non-leasing parties ability to seek protection and accountability through the courts H.R.2804 (ALERRT Act of 2014); To amend title 5, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish information about rules on the Internet. S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority H.R. 3770, (the CFPB IG Act of 2013); Creates a separate, independent inspector general for the CFPB H.R. 4262, (the Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act); clarifies that the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463) applies to the CFPB. H.R. 4383, (the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Small Business Advisory Board Act); Creates a small business advisory board at the CFPB H.R. 4539, (the Bureau Research Transparency Act); Requires that CFPB research papers made available to the public be accompanied by all studies, data, and analyses on which the paper was based. H.R. 4604, (the CFPB Data Collection Security Act); Requires the CFPB to create an opt out list for consumers who do not want the CFPB to collect personally identifiable information about them and to delete or destroy information about a particular consumer within a specified period of time following collection. H.R. 4811, (the Bureau Guidance Transparency Act); To provide for a notice and comment period before the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issues guidance, and for other purposes.H.R.3389, (the CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act); eliminates the Bureaus Civil Penalty Fund and requires the CFPB to remit fines it collects to the U.S. Treasury. H.R.4662, (the Bureau Advisory Opinion Act); establishes a process by which covered persons can submit inquiries concerning the conformance of prospective products and services with Federal consumer financial law and receive a confidential opinion from the Director. H.R.4804, (Bureau Examination Fairness Act); To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide requirements that must be followed by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection when carrying out certain examinations.

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $134,798 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2052/S. 1026 - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1910 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions; issues regarding the Generalized System of Preferences.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 3-31-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 3-31-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes.

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $157,606 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $157,606 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-13; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home case and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees; and specific interest in the following amendments: H.Amd. 494 (Rep. Cohen); to exempt from the bill asbestos trusts with internal anti-fraud procedures; H.Amd. 495(Rep. Nadler); to protect public health and safety by adding a requirement that any party seeking payment information from a trust must also make available information relevant to such action that pertains to public health or safety; and H.Amd. 496 (Rep. Jackson-Lee); to apply the transparency rules in the bill equally to asbestos industry defendants by requiring asbestos companies to report information about the location of their asbestos-containing products. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.

H.R. 148, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2013 H.R. 845, Saving High-tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputed (SHIELD) Act H.R. 1910, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act H.R. 1962 / S. 987, Free Flow of Information Act H.R. 2925, Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures Act of 2013 H.R. 3143 / S. 1535, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act H.R. 3309, Innovation Act S. 791, Follow the Money Act S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. 1197, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, including provisions relating to S. Amdt 2523 S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to S. 1946, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation to codify Executive Order 13433 and put in place similar requirements for state officials enforcing federal law Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Potential legislation dealing with class action reform Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Various issues relating to campaign finance reform; doctrine of Federal preemption; enforcement of federal law by state Attorneys General; False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733); False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act (P.L. 111-21); use of exclusionary authority; patent litigation reform; minimal diversity and fraudulent joinder rules

Client expense: $5,810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2052/S. 1026 - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1910 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions; issues regarding the Generalized System of Preferences.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $174,735 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations (no specific legislation). S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions.H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, all provisions. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act, all provisions. H.R. 1910 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions. Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band, Proposed Rule, 78 Fed. Reg. 21320-21337 (April 10, 2013), and related possible National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulation of Dedicated Short Range Communications Service (DSRC) systems devices that would use the 5.9 GHz Band Partial Grant and Partial Denial of Clean Air Act Waiver Application Submitted by Growth Energy to Increase the Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15 Percent, Decision of the Administrator, 75 Fed. Reg. 68093-68150 (November 4, 2010); Partial Grant and Partial Denial of Clean Air Act Waiver Application Submitted by Growth Energy to Increase the Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15 Percent, Decision of the Administrator, 76 Fed. Reg. 4662-4683 (January 26, 2011) 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 62623-63200 (October 15, 2012); 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 68070-68070 (November 15, 2012) Visual-Manual NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines for In-Vehicle Electronic Devices, 78 Fed. Reg. 24817 24890 (April 26, 2013) Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards, Proposed Rule, 78 Fed. Reg. 29815 30191 (May 21, 2013) California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards: Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program, 78 Fed. Reg. 2111-2145 (January 9, 2013)

H.R. 148, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2013 H.R. 845, Saving High-tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputed (SHIELD) Act H.R. 1910, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act H.R. 1962 / S. 987, Free Flow of Information Act S. 791, Follow the Money Act S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act Potential legislation similar to S. 1946, the Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation to codify Executive Order 13433 and put in place similar requirements for state officials enforcing federal law Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Various issues relating to use of exclusionary authority; class action reform and potential legislation for same; enforcement of federal law by state Attorneys General; False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733); False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act (P.L. 111-21); federal judicial nominations; Doctrine of Federal preemption; campaign finance reform; patent litigation reform; minimal diversity and fraudulent joinder rules

Client expense: $3,690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1910- Foreign Manufactures Legal Accountability Act

Client expense: $535,437 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2052/S. 1026 - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1910 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions; issues regarding the Generalized System of Preferences.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-13, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. General lobbying with regard to the regulation of compounding pharmacies and preservation of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. (Location Privacy Protection Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2013; to address voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. General lobbying with regard to limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act.

H.R. 148, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2013 H.R. 845, Saving High-tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputed (SHIELD) Act H.R. 1910, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act H.R. 1962 / S. 987, Free Flow of Information Act S. 791, Follow the Money Act S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act Potential legislation similar to S. 1946, the Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (112th Congress) Potential legislation to codify Executive Order 13433 and put in place similar requirements for state officials enforcing federal law Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Various issues relating to state court underfunding; issues surrounding the use of exclusionary authority; class action reform and potential legislation for same; enforcement of federal law by state Attorneys General; False Claims Act (P.L. 99-562); doctrine of Federal preemption; campaign finance reform; False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act (P.L. 111-21); Federal judicial nominations; patent litigation reform; minimal diversity and fraudulent joinder rules

Client expense: $4,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1910, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, issues relating to service of process and personal jurisdiction

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. General lobbying with regard to the ability of injured consumers to bring causes of action against manufacturers and sellers of defective products.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Made in America Manufacturing Act of 2013 (S. 63) Market Based Manufacturing incentives act of 2013 (H.R. 615) Advancing innovative manufacturing (H.R. 1421) Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (H.R. 1910)

Client expense: $113,272 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2052/S. 1026 - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1910 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2013, all provisions; issues regarding the Generalized System of Preferences.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-13, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. General lobbying with regard to the regulation of compounding pharmacies and preservation of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions. General lobbying with regard to the ability of injured consumers to bring causes of action against manufacturers and sellers of defective products. (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2012); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2013; to address voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. General lobbying with regard to notice pleading. in civil actions. General lobbying with regard to limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S. 954 (Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013); specific interest in proposed amendment (not formally offered) relating to attorneys fees. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. H.R. 1773 (AG Act); specific interest in amendments (offered in Committee) relating to requirement that farm employees mediate/arbitration all claims. S. 394 (Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013); specific interest in proposed amendment (not formally offered) relating to transparency for outside counsel retained by State Attorneys General. General lobbying with regard to the Monsanto Protection Act; to limit judicial review of genetically modified seeds.