Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019
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Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 This bill forbids institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
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2021 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans' education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of "Institution of Higher Education" to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans' Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 133 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and for other purposes. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a major government funding bill, which also included economic stimulus provisions due to the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The fiscal Year 2021, Labor-HHS-Education funding, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Department of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment, and activities at these federal agencies. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. FY 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, the bill would appropriate funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled "Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles" and it's inclusion into the administration's top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students' access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans' education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of "Institution of Higher Education" to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans' Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 133 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and for other purposes. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a major government funding bill, which also included economic stimulus provisions due to the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The fiscal Year 2021, Labor-HHS-Education funding, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Department of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment, and activities at these federal agencies. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled "Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles" and it's inclusion into the administration's top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students' access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Legislation and policy related to resolution of consumer and employment disputes, including H.R. 327, S. 510, S. 610, S. 630, S. 635, S. 867, S. 1354, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1430, H.R. 1500, S. 2459, S. 2486, H.R. 2750, S. 2968, S. 3337, S. 3400, H.R. 3487, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3764, H.R. 4544, H.R. 4978, H.R. 5294, H.R. 5703, H.R. 6101, H.R. 6379, H.R. 6395, H.R. 6800, H.R. 7095, H.R. 7638, H.R. 8207, H.R. 8237, H.R. 8406, H.R. 8608. Issues related to mediation of evictions.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act H.R. 8222, Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2020 H.R. 8608, Carries Law S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; arbitration agreements and implementation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-353); implementation of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (P.L. 95-213); implementation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; asbestos risk assessment report
Client expense: $22,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. H.R. 7940, Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act. S. 4317, Safe to Work Act. S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to American Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act. H.R. 7528, Get America Back to Work Act. H.R. 8237, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Portman/ Cornyn COVID Relief Draft Proposal. Draft Ending Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault Claims Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions and liability frameworks in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, General background on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; Background on and preservation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $20,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a major government funding bill, which also included economic stimulus provisions due to the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The fiscal Year 2021, Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment and activities at these federal agencies. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2020 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Legislation and policy related to resolution of consumer and employment disputes, including H.R. 327, S. 510, S. 610, S. 630, S. 635, S. 867, S. 1354, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1430, H.R. 1500, S. 2459, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3487, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3764, H.R. 4544. Issues related to mediation of evictions.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. FY 2021 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment and activities at these federal agencies. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, General background on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; Background on and preservation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $20,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. H.R. 7940, Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act. S. 4317, Safe to Work Act. S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to American Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act. H.R. 7528, Get America Back to Work Act. H.R. 8237, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members. Draft Ending Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault Claims Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the background on and revisions to Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos and talc related litigation; asbestos risk assessment report; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $2,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, General background on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; Background on and preservation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $20,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Legislation and policy related to resolution of consumer and employment disputes, including H.R. 327, S. 510, S. 610, S. 630, S. 635, S. 867, S. 1354, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1430, H.R. 1500, S. 2459, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3487, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3764, H.R. 4544,
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Legislation and policy related to resolution of consumer and employment disputes, including H.R. 327, S. 510, S. 610, S. 630, S. 635, S. 867, S. 1354, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1430, H.R. 1500, S. 2459, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3487, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3764, H.R. 4544. Issues related to mediation of evictions.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the background on and revisions to Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos and talc related litigation; asbestos risk assessment report; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.
2020 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. FY 2021 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment and activities at these federal agencies. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2020 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Legislation and policy related to resolution of consumer and employment disputes, including H.R. 327, S. 510, S. 610, S. 630, S. 635, S. 867, S. 1354, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1430, H.R. 1500, S. 2459, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3487, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3764, H.R. 4544,
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation.
2020 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, Foreign Extortion Prevention Act S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the implementation of the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos and talc related litigation; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $5,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Education
H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Legislation and policy related to resolution of consumer and employment disputes, including H.R. 327, S. 510, S. 610, S. 630, S. 635, S. 867, S. 1354, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1430, H.R. 1500, S. 2459, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3487, H.R. 3512, H.R. 3764, H.R. 4544,
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2013, Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); definition of unjustified consumer under the Federal Trade Commission Act; use of consent decrees under the Federal Trade Commission Act; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $3,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943 Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544 Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279 Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017 Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535 PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R.4982 - Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. Draft legislation regarding the Accurate Labels Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Potential legislation similar to S. 646, Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017 Various issues relating to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); definition of unjustified consumer under the Federal Trade Commission Act; use of consent decrees under the Federal Trade Commission Act; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $3,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Education
The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act) (S. 867 and H.R. 3512) proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. The PRO Students Act (H.R. 3487) sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles. H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits (GI Bill). S.J.Res. 56 - a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. H.J.Res. 76 - providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 608 and H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support - to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497, The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019 - To extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. Changing the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833, CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019 - To require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3112, For-Profit Fraud Act - To revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206 Student and Taxpayer Protection Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions We met with the White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Economic Initiatives officials to discuss policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions.
2019 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases. Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers. Draft Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act, relating to preemption issues. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation.
2019 · third_quarter · Education
The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act) (S. 867 and H.R. 3512) proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. The PRO Students Act (H.R. 3487) sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles. H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits (GI Bill). S.J.Res. 56 - a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. H.J.Res. 76 - providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 608 and H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support - to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497, The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019 - To extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. Changing the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833, CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019 - To require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3112, For-Profit Fraud Act - To revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206 Student and Taxpayer Protection Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions We met with the White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Economic Initiatives officials to discuss policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions.
2019 · third_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation
Client expense: $5,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases. Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues.
2019 · second_quarter · Accounting
H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 230, Ban Toxic Pesiticedes Act of 2019 H.R. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017 H.R. 1029, Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 1430, HONEST Act H.R. 1431, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act , 2018 H.R. 5538, Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 S.1624, Protect Children, Farmers, and Farmworkers from Nerve Agent Pesticides Act of 2017 S.3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $35,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases. Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos in TALC and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action.
2019 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to background on and potential reforms to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation
Client expense: $5,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · first_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S.
Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S.