Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Support efforts to make consumer bankruptcy laws fairer, including elimination of medical debts on credit reports (S 160) and similar House proposals) and support efforts to remove private student loans from permanent credit reporting (eliminate inability to discharge them in bankruptcy) (HR 532, S 114). (2) Oppose H.R. 982, the "Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act" or FACT Act.

Client expense: $27,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.982-Furthuring Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to litigation reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 982/ S.2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) 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 for other purposes. (entire bill)

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act (FACT Act)

Client expense: $723,851 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $10,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

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.

Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act Product Liability Reform

Client expense: $3,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: $178,644 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to arbitration Issues related to civil discovery Issues related to contingency fees in enforcement of federal law H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013Issues relating to the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Issues relating to foreign court judgments Issues relating to third-party litigation financing and lawsuit lending

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tort issues including asbestos bankruptcy trusts H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - all provisions H.R. 911 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013 - antitrust provisions H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act - all provisions S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issued related to federal preemption and ANDA labels; FACT Act - HR 982

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Science-Based Environmental Regulatory Reform Climate Change Legislation Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform - S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act) House draft proposal Green ChemistryConsumer Right to Know Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Support: HR 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, & Senate companion S. 2319; HR 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA), & Senate companion S. 1288; HR 317, Judgment Fund Transparency Act, & Senate companion S. 1420; HR 2804, ALERRT Act; S. 44, Medical Care Access Protection Act; & S. 1860, Steps Toward Access and Reform (STAR) Act. Oppose: HR 1844, Arbitration Fairness Act, & Senate companion S. 878; HR 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, & Senate companion S. 2364.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored legislation affecting asbestos litigation - H.R. 982, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, legislation imposing public reporting requirements on Asbestos Trusts Monitored legislation affecting tort reform

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support: HR 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, & Senate companion S. 2319; HR 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA), & Senate companion S. 1288; HR 317, Judgment Fund Transparency Act, & Senate companion S. 1420; HR 2804, ALERRT Act; S. 44, Medical Care Access Protection Act; & S. 1860, Steps Toward Access and Reform (STAR) Act. Oppose: HR 1844, Arbitration Fairness Act, & Senate companion S. 878; HR 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, & Senate companion S. 2364.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, H.R. 982, S. 2319

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

Government targets: SENATE

H.R. 2746 - Innocent Sellers Fairness Act - Exempts a lawful seller from liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products, unless the claimant proves one or more of the following activities by the seller: the seller was the manufacturer or participated in the design or installation of the product; the seller altered, modified, or expressly warranted the product in a manner not authorized by the manufacturer; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product as a result of a recall from the manufacturer or governmental entity authorized to make such recall or actual inspection at the time the seller sold the product to the claimant; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product at the time the seller supplied the product; the seller intentionally altered or modified a product warranty, warning, or instruction from the manufacturer in a way not authorized by the manufacturer; or the seller knowingly made a false representation about an aspect of the product not authorized by the manufacturer. Limits the seller's liability to the personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property directly caused by such activity where a claimant proves one or more of such activities was negligent. H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products. S. 2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE

Establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Working in support of S.878, Fairness in Arbitration Act of 2013. Amendments to ERISA preemption. Work in opposition to H.R.982, The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act of 2013.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act (FACT) Act of 2013

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $58,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.982-Furthuring Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to litigation reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $9,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act (FACT Act)

Client expense: $632,936 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to tax reform S. 1846, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act Reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to arbitration Issues related to civil discovery Issues related to contingency fees in enforcement of federal law H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013Issues relating to the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Issues relating to foreign court judgments Issues relating to third-party litigation financing and lawsuit lending

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 982/ S.2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) 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 for other purposes. (entire bill)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

(1) Support efforts to make consumer bankruptcy laws fairer, including elimination of medical debts on credit reports (S 160) and similar House proposals) and support efforts to remove private student loans from permanent credit reporting (eliminate inability to discharge them in bankruptcy) (HR 532, S 114). (2) Oppose H.R. 982, the "Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act" or FACT Act.

Client expense: $5,752 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Insurance Regulatory Reform-Implementation of the "Dodd Frank Wall street Reform & Consumer Protection Act" overhauls regulation of federal markets (not yet in legislative form) A bill to facilitate implementation of Title VII of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption-changes effective dates anad studies Title VII of Dodd-Frank Act (not yet in legislative form) Pub L 111-203-Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act-To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements HR 41- A bill to increase the borrowing authority for the "NFIP" HR 982-FACT Act-"Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT)Act of 2013" Amends Title 11 of the US code to requirte the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that conmtain detailedinformation regarding receipt and adisposition of claims for injuries bsed on exposure to asbestos and for other purposes HR 508-Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)- requires commercial insurers to provide terrorism risk coverage, reauthorizes the program for 5 years Disaster mitigation proposal (not in bill form) HR 1309-"Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011"-reauthorizes and reform National Flood Insurance Program HR 1064/S 534- NARAB II-NAtionalAssociation of Registered Agents and Brokers reform Act of 2011-a bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers and for other purposes (NARAB II), would establish a gfederal licensing clearinghouse fore insurance agents who operate in multiple states USPS 5 day delivery and postal reform proposals (not in bill form) HR 4348-"MAP-21/Transparency and NFIP Conference Report"-reauthorizes federal transportation and safety programs and reforms and reauthorizes the NFIP for 5 years HR 1945-"Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013"-to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance program of the Department of the Treasury for 10 years,and for other purposes. Program expires on December 31, 2014 HR 2146-"Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization act of 2013" to extend the Terrorism risk program of the Department of Treasury for 10 years. Extends the Program through December 31, 2014 S 996-Strengthen, modernize and Reform the National Flood Insurance Program (SMART NFIP) Act-"a bill to improve the National Flood Insurance Program and for other purposes" HR 1035-"To require a study of voluntary community bsed flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes" Directs the Administer of FEMA to study and report to Congress on options, methods, and strategies HR 2199-"The Flood Insurance Implementation Reform Act of 2013"- to delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. Bill would delay premium increase by 3 years after the enactment of the bill S 1075-"The Saving Homeowners from Onerous Rate Escalations of 2013 SHORE Act"-a bill to extend the phase-in of actuarial rates for flood insurance for certain properties under Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2102- would help homeowners avoid steep increases in premiums H AMDt. 121 to HR 2217-an amendment to prohibit the use of funds to implement, carry out, administer, or enforce section 1308 (h) of the NFIA of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015(h)). An amendant to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act,2014. Delays the premimum increase for one year HR 2140 "Insurance Capital and Accounting Standards of 2013"-a bill to permit insurance companies that are depository holding companies, or are subsidiaries of depository holding companies, to comply with the accounting and capital requirements applicable to the insurance company under State law and for other purposes S 1369-a bill to provide flexibility to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish capital standards that are properly tailored top the unique characteristics of the business of insurance, and for other purposes HR 1194-"National Flood Insurance Program Termination Act of 2013"-to terminate the National Flod Insurance Program and related mandatory purchase and compliance requirements S601-"Water Resources Development Act of 1013"-to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes HR 3380-"A bill to delay NFIP rate Increase until FEMA Maps are Updated" would delay the flood insurance rate increases mandated in the 2012 Biggert-Waters Act HR 3013-"Homeowners Protection Act of 2013"- A bill to reform the NFIP, and for other purposes HR 3156/S.1098-"Responsible Implementation of Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2013"-would reform the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act of 2012 to responsibly protect home ownership HR 3218-A bill to delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the NFIP until completion of the pending study for the affordability of rates, and for congressional consideration of reforms to make such rates affordable HR 3312-"Homeowners Flood Insurance Relief Act of 2013"-would require the administrator of FEMA to allow monthly installment payments fore flood insurance under the NFIP Act of 1968 HR 3370/S.1610-"Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013"-would delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act of 2012, and for other purposes HR 3696 "National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructurte Protection Act of 2013" Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 S 1846-Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 S 1926-A bill to delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Insurance Reform Act of 2012 HR 4871-TRIA Reform Act of 2014-to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 for 5 years and for other purposes S 2244-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014-Amends TRIA 2002 to extend the Terrorism Insurance program through December 31, 2021 HR 4510/S 2270- Insurance Capitol Standards Clarification Act of 2014-Amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer protection Act concerning establishment of minimum leverage and minimum risk-based capital requirements on a consolidated bsis for a depository institution holding company or nonbank financial compamy supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve HR 4558-Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act of 2014 - to clarify the authority of States to regulate private flood insurance coverage

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

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

Science-Based Environmental Regulatory Reform Climate Change Legislation Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform - S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act) House draft proposal Green ChemistryConsumer Right to Know Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act

Client expense: $4,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: $113,388 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: $7,829 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tort issues including asbestos bankruptcy trusts H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - all provisions H.R. 911 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013 - antitrust provisions H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act - all provisions S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, H.R. 982, S. 2319

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

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

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to litigation and the tort system Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - HR 982, S. 2319

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to litigation and the tort system Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - HR 982, S. 2319

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 982 and S 2319 The FACT Act; issues related to FDA rule on ANDA labels and federal preemption; issues related to civil justice reform

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues

Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Monitored legislation affecting asbestos litigation - H.R. 982 and S.2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, legislation imposing public reporting requirements on Asbestos Trusts Monitored legislation affecting tort reform H.R. 5360, the American Renaissance in Manufacturing Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE