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Justice for Servicemembers Act This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a dispute related to the employment or reemployment rights of a uniformed service member.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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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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 · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislation and policy related to resolution of workplace, pandemic liability, labor, and antitrust disputes, including S. 610, S. 1082, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1443, S. 1491, S. 2101, S. 2112, H.R. 2148, S. 2185, H.R. 2474, S. 2529, H.R. 2749, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3625, H.R. 3712, H.R. 3760,
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor legislation affecting access to courts. H.R.1423: FAIR Act. H.R.2750/S.2459: Justice for Servicemembers Act. Legislation related to COVID-19 relief. H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
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
Civil justice issues; H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act; FY21 National Defense Authorization Act provisions on ending forced arbitration; Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act in long term care facilities and in employment.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · first_quarter · Veterans
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2020 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislation and policy related to resolution of workplace, pandemic liability, labor, and antitrust disputes, including S. 610, S. 1082, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1443, S. 1491, S. 2101, S. 2112, H.R. 2148, S. 2185, H.R. 2474, S. 2529, H.R. 2749, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3625, H.R. 3712, H.R. 3760,
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 · 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 · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Civil justice issues; H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act; FY21 National Defense Authorization Act provisions on ending forced arbitration; Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act in long term care facilities and in employment; Ending forced arbitration in long term care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor legislation affecting access to courts. H.R.1423: FAIR Act. H.R.2750/S.2459: Justice for Servicemembers Act. Legislation related to COVID-19 relief.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
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: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislation and policy related to resolution of workplace, labor, and antitrust disputes, including S. 610, S. 1082, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1443, S. 1491, S. 2101, S. 2112, H.R. 2148, S. 2185, S. 2529, H.R. 2749, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3625, H.R. 3712, H.R. 3760,
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislation and policy related to resolution of workplace, pandemic liability, labor, and antitrust disputes, including S. 610, S. 1082, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1443, S. 1491, S. 2101, S. 2112, H.R. 2148, S. 2185, S. 2529, H.R. 2749, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3625, H.R. 3712, H.R. 3760,
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
Civil justice issues; H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act; H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act; H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act; FY21 National Defense Authorization Act provisions on ending forced arbitration; Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act in long term care facilities and in employment; Ending forced arbitration in long term care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor legislation affecting access to courts. H.R.1423: FAIR Act. H.R.2750/S.2459: Justice for Servicemembers Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Veterans
S. 2136 S. 2106 S. 2096 S. 2073 S. 2072 S. 2027 S. 2022 S. 2011 S. 1946 S. 1934 S. 1906 S. 1896 S. 1718 S. 1656 S. 1648 S. 1646 S. 1635 S. 1621 S. 1594 S. 1573 S. 1563 S. 1545 S. 1392 S. 1390 S. 1381 S. 1331 S. 1315 S. 1283 S. 1263 S. 1222 S. 1195 S. 1154 S. 1118 S. 1105 S. 1101 S. 1047 S. 1034 S. 1024 S. 1023 S. 1003 S. 997 S. 980 S. 902 S. 900 S. 898 S. 891 S. 857 S. 853 S. 850 S. 835 S. 805 S. 791 S. 785 S. 746 S. 711 S. 699 S. 666 S. 646 S. 629 S. 606 S. 598 S. 576 S. 555 S. 554 S. 524 S. 514 S. 462 S. 450 S. 408 S. 374 S. 341 S. 332 S. 319 S. 318 S. 221 S. 179 S. 154 S. 127 S. 123 S. 91 S.Res. 256 S.Res. 55 H.R. 1553 H.R. 46 H.R. 2274 H.R. 3504 H.R. 2943 H.R. 2372 H.R. 2359 H.R. 2340 H.R. 2333 H.R. 2045 H.R. 1947 H.R. 1812 H.R. 1200 H.R. 1199 H.R. 299 H.R. 2196 H.R. 2109 H.R. 326 H.Res. 404 H.Res. 403 H.R. 3746 H.R. 2970 H.R. 2942 H.R. 2941 H.R. 2195 H.R. 2056 H.R. 1779 H.R. 1092 H.R. 955 H.R. 2326 H.R. 3867 H.R. 3866 H.R. 3826 H.R. 3813 H.R. 3798 H.R. 3788 H.R. 3752 H.R. 3749 H.R. 3700 H.R. 3640 H.R. 3636 H.R. 3608 H.R. 3582 H.R. 3535 H.R. 3530 H.R. 3527 H.R. 3495 H.R. 3450 H.R. 3350 H.R. 3277 H.R. 3231 H.R. 3228 H.R. 3224 H.R. 3221 H.R. 3189 H.R. 3147 H.R. 3103 H.R. 3083 H.R. 3036 H.R. 3012 H.R. 3010 H.R. 2997 H.R. 2994 H.R. 2982 H.R. 2972 H.R. 2948 H.R. 2934 H.R. 2931 H.R. 2924 H.R. 2916 H.R. 2898 H.R. 2885 H.R. 2884 H.R. 2866 H.R. 2846 H.R. 2823 H.R. 2816 H.R. 2798 H.R. 2791 H.R. 2752 H.R. 2736 H.R. 2681 H.R. 2677 H.R. 2676 H.R. 2675 H.R. 2645 H.R. 2629 H.R. 2628 H.R. 2568 H.R. 2557 H.R. 2556 H.R. 2493 H.R. 2487 H.R. 2435 H.R. 2385 H.R. 2334 H.R. 2308 H.R. 2230 H.R. 2227 H.R. 2224 H.R. 2223 H.R. 2221 H.R. 2201 H.R. 2200 H.R. 2191 H.R. 2184 H.R. 2138 H.R. 2102 H.R. 2094 H.R. 1997 H.R. 1963 H.R. 1962 H.R. 1944 H.R. 1925 H.R. 1924 H.R. 1918 H.R. 1913 H.R. 1826 H.R. 1807 H.R. 1802 H.R. 1758 H.R. 1752 H.R. 1750 H.R. 1749 H.R. 1722 H.R. 1721 H.R. 1718 H.R. 1713 H.R. 1674 H.R. 1658 H.R. 1647 H.R. 1628 H.R. 1599 H.R. 1577 H.R. 1552 H.R. 1527 H.R. 1482 H.R. 1448 H.R. 1424 H.R. 1381 H.R. 1377 H.R. 1360 H.R. 1341 H.R. 1271 H.R. 1182 H.R. 1163 H.R. 1155 H.R. 1133 H.R. 1126 H.R. 1125 H.R. 1030 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1001 H.R. 941 H.R. 846 H.R. 749 H.R. 747 H.R. 730 H.R. 716 H.R. 713 H.R. 712 H.R. 698 H.R. 697 H.R. 685 H.R. 637 H.R. 628 H.R. 610 H.R. 592 H.R. 578 H.R. 566 H.R. 561 H.R. 547 H.R. 497 H.R. 485 H.R. 464 H.R. 445 H.R. 444 H.R. 433 H.R. 203 H.R. 154 H.R. 100 H.R. 96 H.R. 95 H.R. 80 H.R. 54 H.R. 23 H.Con.Res. 13 H.Res. 483 H.Res. 451 H.Res. 434 H.Res. 270 S. 863 H.R. 840 S. 49 H.R. 617 H.R. 1615 H.R. 3357 H.R. 688 H.R. 2406 H.R. 2750 H.R. 2635 H.R. 1585 H.R. 1119 H.R. 2098 H.R. 1078 H.Res. 152 H.R. 3356 H.R. 1837 H.R. 1810 H.R. 2399 H.R. 2398 S. 1749 H.R. 1988 H.R. 2777 H.R. 3652 H.R. 562 H.Res. 413 H.R. 3517 H.R. 3178 H.R. 3072 H.R. 2947 H.R. 2886 H.R. 2618 H.R. 2617 H.R. 1911 H.R. 663 H.R. 333 H.R. 303 H.Res. 455 H.Res. 269 H.Res. 39 H.R. 2384 H.R. 2401 H.R. 3112 H.R. 1565 H.R. 2148 H.Res. 100 H.R. 1966 H.R. 1183 H.R. 269 H.R. 1151 H.R. 601 H.R. 127 H.R. 2803 H.R. 3815 H.R. 3523
2020 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislation and policy related to resolution of workplace, labor, and antitrust disputes, including S. 610, S. 1082, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1443, S. 1491, S. 2101, S. 2112, H.R. 2148, S. 2185, S. 2529, H.R. 2749, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3625, H.R. 3712, H.R. 3760,
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 · Banking
HR 149, The Housing Fairness Act of 2019, To authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing, to increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program, and for other purposes H. R. 5934 - To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to safeguard access to information for consumers and to stop abusive debt litigation, and for other purposes. HR 5931 - Improving FHA Support for Small Dollar Mortgages Act of 2020 - This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to report on barriers to making Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single-family mortgage insurance available for mortgages under $70,000. Specifically, HUD must report H.R.6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act S.3566 - Stop Overdraft Profiteering during COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2020 - to prohibit depository institutions from assessing overdraft and non-sufficient fund fees during the novel coronavirus crisis and other disasters, and for other purposes. S.3565 - Small Business and Consumer Debt Collection Emergency Relief Act of 2020 - To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide additional protections for consumers and small business owners from debt collection during a major disaster or emergency. S.3560 - Small Business and Consumer Emergency Credit Act - To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers. S 3548 - To provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. S.3509 - A bill to provide borrowers the right to request forbearance on mortgage loan payments due to a declared disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.6321 - To provide financial protections and assistance for America's consumers, States, businesses, and vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 emergency and to recover from the emergency. H.R.6363 - Student Debt Emergency Relief Act HR 3182 - To require the Securities and Exchange Commission and certain Federal agencies to carry out a study relating to accounting standards, and for other purposes. HR 748/Public Law No: 116-136 (03/27/2020) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act - This 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 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2021 H.R. 3674 the College Affordability Act, a bill to lower the costs of college for students and improve the quality of education 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" HR 5050 / s 2833, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers H.R. XXX, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of service members and veterans. H.R. XXXX, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party.) H.R. XXXX, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) HR 5050 / s 2833, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers H. R. 166, To establish an Office of Fair Lending Testing to test for compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, to strengthen the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and to provide for criminal penalties for violating such Act, and for other purposes H.R. 5330, Consumer Protections for Medical Debt Collections Act, a bill which would provide relief to those struggling with health problems and medical debt by preventing collection of medical debt for two years from the date of the medical billing. H.R. 5021, The Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to prohibit a debt collector from contacting a consumer by email or text message without a consumers consent to be contacted electronically, and prohibits the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from issuing any rules implementing the FDCPA that allow a debt collector to send unlimited email and text messages to a consumer. H.R. 5013, The Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act, a bill that expands the FDCPAs protections to cover small business loans H.R. 5003, The Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, a bill by that amends the FDCPA to prohibit debt collectors from threatening servicemembers or their families to have a servicemembers rank reduced, have their security clearance revoked, have them prosecuted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or communicating with a servicemembers chain of command to locate a servicemember. H.R. 5001, The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act, a bill that reverses the recent Supreme Court decision in Obduskey versus McCarthy and Holthus LLP by amending the FDCPA to clarify that entities in non-judicial foreclosure proceedings are covered by the law H.R. 4403, The Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act, a bill that extends the FDCPAs protections as it relates to debt owed to a federal agency, limits the fees debt collectors can charge, and clarifies that debt buyers are subject to FDCPA H.R. 3948, The Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act, a bill that clarifies that private debt collectors who pursue debts such as municipal utility bills, tolls, traffic tickets, and court debts are subject to the FDCPA H.R. 3490,The Small Business Lending Fairness Act, a bill that would amend the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to restrict the use of predatory small business loan contract clauses called confessions of judgment.
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 · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Civil justice issues; H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act; H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act; H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act; Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act in long term care facilities and in employment; Ending forced arbitration in long term care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor legislation affecting access to courts. H.R.1423: FAIR Act. H.R.2750/S.2459: Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R.2422: SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
S. 2136 S. 2106 S. 2096 S. 2073 S. 2072 S. 2027 S. 2022 S. 2011 S. 1946 S. 1934 S. 1906 S. 1896 S. 1718 S. 1656 S. 1648 S. 1646 S. 1635 S. 1621 S. 1594 S. 1573 S. 1563 S. 1545 S. 1392 S. 1390 S. 1381 S. 1331 S. 1315 S. 1283 S. 1263 S. 1222 S. 1195 S. 1154 S. 1118 S. 1105 S. 1101 S. 1047 S. 1034 S. 1024 S. 1023 S. 1003 S. 997 S. 980 S. 902 S. 900 S. 898 S. 891 S. 857 S. 853 S. 850 S. 835 S. 805 S. 791 S. 785 S. 746 S. 711 S. 699 S. 666 S. 646 S. 629 S. 606 S. 598 S. 576 S. 555 S. 554 S. 524 S. 514 S. 462 S. 450 S. 408 S. 374 S. 341 S. 332 S. 319 S. 318 S. 221 S. 179 S. 154 S. 127 S. 123 S. 91 S.Res. 256 S.Res. 55 H.R. 1553 H.R. 46 H.R. 2274 H.R. 3504 H.R. 2943 H.R. 2372 H.R. 2359 H.R. 2340 H.R. 2333 H.R. 2045 H.R. 1947 H.R. 1812 H.R. 1200 H.R. 1199 H.R. 299 H.R. 2196 H.R. 2109 H.R. 326 H.Res. 404 H.Res. 403 H.R. 3746 H.R. 2970 H.R. 2942 H.R. 2941 H.R. 2195 H.R. 2056 H.R. 1779 H.R. 1092 H.R. 955 H.R. 2326 H.R. 3867 H.R. 3866 H.R. 3826 H.R. 3813 H.R. 3798 H.R. 3788 H.R. 3752 H.R. 3749 H.R. 3700 H.R. 3640 H.R. 3636 H.R. 3608 H.R. 3582 H.R. 3535 H.R. 3530 H.R. 3527 H.R. 3495 H.R. 3450 H.R. 3350 H.R. 3277 H.R. 3231 H.R. 3228 H.R. 3224 H.R. 3221 H.R. 3189 H.R. 3147 H.R. 3103 H.R. 3083 H.R. 3036 H.R. 3012 H.R. 3010 H.R. 2997 H.R. 2994 H.R. 2982 H.R. 2972 H.R. 2948 H.R. 2934 H.R. 2931 H.R. 2924 H.R. 2916 H.R. 2898 H.R. 2885 H.R. 2884 H.R. 2866 H.R. 2846 H.R. 2823 H.R. 2816 H.R. 2798 H.R. 2791 H.R. 2752 H.R. 2736 H.R. 2681 H.R. 2677 H.R. 2676 H.R. 2675 H.R. 2645 H.R. 2629 H.R. 2628 H.R. 2568 H.R. 2557 H.R. 2556 H.R. 2493 H.R. 2487 H.R. 2435 H.R. 2385 H.R. 2334 H.R. 2308 H.R. 2230 H.R. 2227 H.R. 2224 H.R. 2223 H.R. 2221 H.R. 2201 H.R. 2200 H.R. 2191 H.R. 2184 H.R. 2138 H.R. 2102 H.R. 2094 H.R. 1997 H.R. 1963 H.R. 1962 H.R. 1944 H.R. 1925 H.R. 1924 H.R. 1918 H.R. 1913 H.R. 1826 H.R. 1807 H.R. 1802 H.R. 1758 H.R. 1752 H.R. 1750 H.R. 1749 H.R. 1722 H.R. 1721 H.R. 1718 H.R. 1713 H.R. 1674 H.R. 1658 H.R. 1647 H.R. 1628 H.R. 1599 H.R. 1577 H.R. 1552 H.R. 1527 H.R. 1482 H.R. 1448 H.R. 1424 H.R. 1381 H.R. 1377 H.R. 1360 H.R. 1341 H.R. 1271 H.R. 1182 H.R. 1163 H.R. 1155 H.R. 1133 H.R. 1126 H.R. 1125 H.R. 1030 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1001 H.R. 941 H.R. 846 H.R. 749 H.R. 747 H.R. 730 H.R. 716 H.R. 713 H.R. 712 H.R. 698 H.R. 697 H.R. 685 H.R. 637 H.R. 628 H.R. 610 H.R. 592 H.R. 578 H.R. 566 H.R. 561 H.R. 547 H.R. 497 H.R. 485 H.R. 464 H.R. 445 H.R. 444 H.R. 433 H.R. 203 H.R. 154 H.R. 100 H.R. 96 H.R. 95 H.R. 80 H.R. 54 H.R. 23 H.Con.Res. 13 H.Res. 483 H.Res. 451 H.Res. 434 H.Res. 270 S. 863 H.R. 840 S. 49 H.R. 617 H.R. 1615 H.R. 3357 H.R. 688 H.R. 2406 H.R. 2750 H.R. 2635 H.R. 1585 H.R. 1119 H.R. 2098 H.R. 1078 H.Res. 152 H.R. 3356 H.R. 1837 H.R. 1810 H.R. 2399 H.R. 2398 S. 1749 H.R. 1988 H.R. 2777 H.R. 3652 H.R. 562 H.Res. 413 H.R. 3517 H.R. 3178 H.R. 3072 H.R. 2947 H.R. 2886 H.R. 2618 H.R. 2617 H.R. 1911 H.R. 663 H.R. 333 H.R. 303 H.Res. 455 H.Res. 269 H.Res. 39 H.R. 2384 H.R. 2401 H.R. 3112 H.R. 1565 H.R. 2148 H.Res. 100 H.R. 1966 H.R. 1183 H.R. 269 H.R. 1151 H.R. 601 H.R. 127 H.R. 2803 H.R. 3815 H.R. 3523
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 · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislation and policy related to resolution of workplace, labor, and antitrust disputes, including S. 610, S. 1082, H.R. 1423, H.R. 1443, S. 1491, S. 2101, S. 2112, H.R. 2148, S. 2185, S. 2529, H.R. 2749, H.R. 2750, H.R. 3625, H.R. 3712, H.R. 3760,
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. XXXX Jumpstart GSE Reform Act (provides reforms in the GSEs and also requires congressional approval before specified administrative changes to GSEs can be implemented.) S.331: Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2019 (This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.) S. 630: Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act (This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.) S. 635: Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (This bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim.) S. 608: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act (This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE).) S. 672: Debt Free College Act, This bill establishes State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. S. 720: the CFPB Student Loan Integrity Act, This bill requires 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. S.867: PROTECT Students Act of 2019 ; To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving protections for students and borrowers, and ensuring the integrity of postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes S. 1074: the REAL Act, this bill reinstates Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes. S. 1230, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) S. 1354: the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, this bill requires certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. S. 1414: the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. S. XXXX: the Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, to prevent unnecessary private student loan debt and improve transparency S XXXX: Higher Education Act Reauthorization, a bill to reauthorize the higher education act S. XXXX: Unnamed bill to limit interest on consumer loans to 36% Bills in the House: H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act, To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes. H.R. 963, amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act, This bill revises provisions related to the administration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including establishing requirements for staffing levels, political appointees, and the publication of consumer complaints regarding consumer financial products or services. H.R. 1571, the Debt Free College Act, To establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2648 - Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. H.R. XXX, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of service members and veterans. H.R. 3027, Student Loan Borrower Bill or Rights, To require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3351 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3375, Stop Bad Robocalls Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 3512, PROTECT Students Act of 2019, To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving H.R. 6543, the Aim Higher Act, to amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career. H.R. XXXX, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party.) H.R. XXXX, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) H.R. 3674 the College Affordability Act, a bill to lower the costs of college for students and improve the quality of education H. R. 4724, To amend the definition of institution of higher education under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exclude proprietary institutions of higher education, and for other purposes. H. R. 5294, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish a postsecondary education loan borrower bill of rights and to require certain creditors to obtain private loan certifications from institutions of higher education, to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to issue rules to establish standards for reporting information related to student loans to consumer reporting agencies, and for other purposes. H. R. 4545, To provide for the discharge of a private education loan in the case of death or total and permanent disability of a student obligor, and for other purposes. 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" H. R. 5287 , To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting on certain Federal student loan debt when the borrower would not be required to make payments under an income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. HR 5050 / s 2833, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers HR 5363/HR 2486/ HR 5368/ Public law No. 116-91, This bill permanently authorizes funding for minority-serving institutions of higher education and increases the authorization of appropriations for Pell Grants. H. R. 166, To establish an Office of Fair Lending Testing to test for compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, to strengthen the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and to provide for criminal penalties for violating such Act, and for other purposes H.R. 4674, To amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act to help students H.R. 5330, Consumer Protections for Medical Debt Collections Act, a bill which would provide relief to those struggling with health problems and medical debt by preventing collection of medical debt for two years from the date of the medical billing. H.R. 5287, Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act, a bill that would amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting on certain Federal student loan debt when the borrower would not be required to make payments under an income-driven repayment plan. H.R. 5021, The Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to prohibit a debt collector from contacting a consumer by email or text message without a consumers consent to be contacted electronically, and prohibits the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from issuing any rules implementing the FDCPA that allow a debt collector to send unlimited email and text messages to a consumer. H.R. 5013, The Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act, a bill that expands the FDCPAs protections to cover small business loans H.R. 5003, The Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, a bill by that amends the FDCPA to prohibit debt collectors from threatening servicemembers or their families to have a servicemembers rank reduced, have their security clearance revoked, have them prosecuted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or communicating with a servicemembers chain of command to locate a servicemember. H.R. 5001, The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act, a bill that reverses the recent Supreme Court decision in Obduskey versus McCarthy and Holthus LLP by amending the FDCPA to clarify that entities in non-judicial foreclosure proceedings are covered by the law H.R. 4403, The Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act, a bill that extends the FDCPAs protections as it relates to debt owed to a federal agency, limits the fees debt collectors can charge, and clarifies that debt buyers are subject to FDCPA H.R. 3948, The Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act, a bill that clarifies that private debt collectors who pursue debts such as municipal utility bills, tolls, traffic tickets, and court debts are subject to the FDCPA H.R. 3490,The Small Business Lending Fairness Act, a bill that would amend the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to restrict the use of predatory small business loan contract clauses called confessions of judgment.
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 · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor legislation affecting access to courts. H.R.1423: FAIR Act. H.R.2750/S.2459: Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R.2422: SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Civil justice issues; H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act; H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act; H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act; H.R.2422 - SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019; Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act in long term care facilities and in employment; Ending forced arbitration in long term care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Veterans
S. 2136 S. 2106 S. 2096 S. 2073 S. 2072 S. 2027 S. 2022 S. 2011 S. 1946 S. 1934 S. 1906 S. 1896 S. 1718 S. 1656 S. 1648 S. 1646 S. 1635 S. 1621 S. 1594 S. 1573 S. 1563 S. 1545 S. 1392 S. 1390 S. 1381 S. 1331 S. 1315 S. 1283 S. 1263 S. 1222 S. 1195 S. 1154 S. 1118 S. 1105 S. 1101 S. 1047 S. 1034 S. 1024 S. 1023 S. 1003 S. 997 S. 980 S. 902 S. 900 S. 898 S. 891 S. 857 S. 853 S. 850 S. 835 S. 805 S. 791 S. 785 S. 746 S. 711 S. 699 S. 666 S. 646 S. 629 S. 606 S. 598 S. 576 S. 555 S. 554 S. 524 S. 514 S. 462 S. 450 S. 408 S. 374 S. 341 S. 332 S. 319 S. 318 S. 221 S. 179 S. 154 S. 127 S. 123 S. 91 S.Res. 256 S.Res. 55 H.R. 1553 H.R. 46 H.R. 2274 H.R. 3504 H.R. 2943 H.R. 2372 H.R. 2359 H.R. 2340 H.R. 2333 H.R. 2045 H.R. 1947 H.R. 1812 H.R. 1200 H.R. 1199 H.R. 299 H.R. 2196 H.R. 2109 H.R. 326 H.Res. 404 H.Res. 403 H.R. 3746 H.R. 2970 H.R. 2942 H.R. 2941 H.R. 2195 H.R. 2056 H.R. 1779 H.R. 1092 H.R. 955 H.R. 2326 H.R. 3867 H.R. 3866 H.R. 3826 H.R. 3813 H.R. 3798 H.R. 3788 H.R. 3752 H.R. 3749 H.R. 3700 H.R. 3640 H.R. 3636 H.R. 3608 H.R. 3582 H.R. 3535 H.R. 3530 H.R. 3527 H.R. 3495 H.R. 3450 H.R. 3350 H.R. 3277 H.R. 3231 H.R. 3228 H.R. 3224 H.R. 3221 H.R. 3189 H.R. 3147 H.R. 3103 H.R. 3083 H.R. 3036 H.R. 3012 H.R. 3010 H.R. 2997 H.R. 2994 H.R. 2982 H.R. 2972 H.R. 2948 H.R. 2934 H.R. 2931 H.R. 2924 H.R. 2916 H.R. 2898 H.R. 2885 H.R. 2884 H.R. 2866 H.R. 2846 H.R. 2823 H.R. 2816 H.R. 2798 H.R. 2791 H.R. 2752 H.R. 2736 H.R. 2681 H.R. 2677 H.R. 2676 H.R. 2675 H.R. 2645 H.R. 2629 H.R. 2628 H.R. 2568 H.R. 2557 H.R. 2556 H.R. 2493 H.R. 2487 H.R. 2435 H.R. 2385 H.R. 2334 H.R. 2308 H.R. 2230 H.R. 2227 H.R. 2224 H.R. 2223 H.R. 2221 H.R. 2201 H.R. 2200 H.R. 2191 H.R. 2184 H.R. 2138 H.R. 2102 H.R. 2094 H.R. 1997 H.R. 1963 H.R. 1962 H.R. 1944 H.R. 1925 H.R. 1924 H.R. 1918 H.R. 1913 H.R. 1826 H.R. 1807 H.R. 1802 H.R. 1758 H.R. 1752 H.R. 1750 H.R. 1749 H.R. 1722 H.R. 1721 H.R. 1718 H.R. 1713 H.R. 1674 H.R. 1658 H.R. 1647 H.R. 1628 H.R. 1599 H.R. 1577 H.R. 1552 H.R. 1527 H.R. 1482 H.R. 1448 H.R. 1424 H.R. 1381 H.R. 1377 H.R. 1360 H.R. 1341 H.R. 1271 H.R. 1182 H.R. 1163 H.R. 1155 H.R. 1133 H.R. 1126 H.R. 1125 H.R. 1030 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1001 H.R. 941 H.R. 846 H.R. 749 H.R. 747 H.R. 730 H.R. 716 H.R. 713 H.R. 712 H.R. 698 H.R. 697 H.R. 685 H.R. 637 H.R. 628 H.R. 610 H.R. 592 H.R. 578 H.R. 566 H.R. 561 H.R. 547 H.R. 497 H.R. 485 H.R. 464 H.R. 445 H.R. 444 H.R. 433 H.R. 203 H.R. 154 H.R. 100 H.R. 96 H.R. 95 H.R. 80 H.R. 54 H.R. 23 H.Con.Res. 13 H.Res. 483 H.Res. 451 H.Res. 434 H.Res. 270 S. 863 H.R. 840 S. 49 H.R. 617 H.R. 1615 H.R. 3357 H.R. 688 H.R. 2406 H.R. 2750 H.R. 2635 H.R. 1585 H.R. 1119 H.R. 2098 H.R. 1078 H.Res. 152 H.R. 3356 H.R. 1837 H.R. 1810 H.R. 2399 H.R. 2398 S. 1749 H.R. 1988 H.R. 2777 H.R. 3652 H.R. 562 H.Res. 413 H.R. 3517 H.R. 3178 H.R. 3072 H.R. 2947 H.R. 2886 H.R. 2618 H.R. 2617 H.R. 1911 H.R. 663 H.R. 333 H.R. 303 H.Res. 455 H.Res. 269 H.Res. 39 H.R. 2384 H.R. 2401 H.R. 3112 H.R. 1565 H.R. 2148 H.Res. 100 H.R. 1966 H.R. 1183 H.R. 269 H.R. 1151 H.R. 601 H.R. 127 H.R. 2803 H.R. 3815 H.R. 3523
2019 · third_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. XXXX Jumpstart GSE Reform Act (provides reforms in the GSEs and also requires congressional approval before specified administrative changes to GSEs can be implemented.) S.331: Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2019 (This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.) S. 630: Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act (This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.) S. 635: Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (This bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim.) S. 608: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act (This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE).) S. 672: Debt Free College Act, This bill establishes State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. S. 720: the CFPB Student Loan Integrity Act, This bill requires 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. S.867: PROTECT Students Act of 2019 ; To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving protections for students and borrowers, and ensuring the integrity of postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes S. 1074: the REAL Act, this bill reinstates Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes. S. 1230, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) S. 1354: the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, this bill requires certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. S. 1414: the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. S. XXXX: the Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, to prevent unnecessary private student loan debt and improve transparency S XXXX: Higher Education Act Reauthorization, a bill to reauthorize the higher education act S. XXXX: Unnamed bill to limit interest on consumer loans to 36% Bills in the House: H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act, To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes. H.R. 963, amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act, This bill revises provisions related to the administration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including establishing requirements for staffing levels, political appointees, and the publication of consumer complaints regarding consumer financial products or services. H.R. 1571, the Debt Free College Act, To establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2648 - Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. H.R. XXX, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of service members and veterans. H.R. 3027, Student Loan Borrower Bill or Rights, To require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3351 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3375, Stop Bad Robocalls Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 3512, PROTECT Students Act of 2019, To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving H.R. 6543, the Aim Higher Act, to amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career. H.R. XXXX, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party.) H.R. XXXX, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) H.R. 3674 the College Affordability Act, a bill to lower the costs of college for students and improve the quality of education
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 · 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 · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor legislation affecting access to courts. H.R.1423: FAIR Act. H.R.2750/S.2459: Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R.2422: SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Civil justice issues; H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act; H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act; H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act. Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act in long term care facilities and in employment; Ending forced arbitration in long term care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Veterans
S. 2136 S. 2106 S. 2096 S. 2073 S. 2072 S. 2027 S. 2022 S. 2011 S. 1946 S. 1934 S. 1906 S. 1896 S. 1718 S. 1656 S. 1648 S. 1646 S. 1635 S. 1621 S. 1594 S. 1573 S. 1563 S. 1545 S. 1392 S. 1390 S. 1381 S. 1331 S. 1315 S. 1283 S. 1263 S. 1222 S. 1195 S. 1154 S. 1118 S. 1105 S. 1101 S. 1047 S. 1034 S. 1024 S. 1023 S. 1003 S. 997 S. 980 S. 902 S. 900 S. 898 S. 891 S. 857 S. 853 S. 850 S. 835 S. 805 S. 791 S. 785 S. 746 S. 711 S. 699 S. 666 S. 646 S. 629 S. 606 S. 598 S. 576 S. 555 S. 554 S. 524 S. 514 S. 462 S. 450 S. 408 S. 374 S. 341 S. 332 S. 319 S. 318 S. 221 S. 179 S. 154 S. 127 S. 123 S. 91 S.Res. 256 S.Res. 55 H.R. 1553 H.R. 46 H.R. 2274 H.R. 3504 H.R. 2943 H.R. 2372 H.R. 2359 H.R. 2340 H.R. 2333 H.R. 2045 H.R. 1947 H.R. 1812 H.R. 1200 H.R. 1199 H.R. 299 H.R. 2196 H.R. 2109 H.R. 326 H.Res. 404 H.Res. 403 H.R. 3746 H.R. 2970 H.R. 2942 H.R. 2941 H.R. 2195 H.R. 2056 H.R. 1779 H.R. 1092 H.R. 955 H.R. 2326 H.R. 3867 H.R. 3866 H.R. 3826 H.R. 3813 H.R. 3798 H.R. 3788 H.R. 3752 H.R. 3749 H.R. 3700 H.R. 3640 H.R. 3636 H.R. 3608 H.R. 3582 H.R. 3535 H.R. 3530 H.R. 3527 H.R. 3495 H.R. 3450 H.R. 3350 H.R. 3277 H.R. 3231 H.R. 3228 H.R. 3224 H.R. 3221 H.R. 3189 H.R. 3147 H.R. 3103 H.R. 3083 H.R. 3036 H.R. 3012 H.R. 3010 H.R. 2997 H.R. 2994 H.R. 2982 H.R. 2972 H.R. 2948 H.R. 2934 H.R. 2931 H.R. 2924 H.R. 2916 H.R. 2898 H.R. 2885 H.R. 2884 H.R. 2866 H.R. 2846 H.R. 2823 H.R. 2816 H.R. 2798 H.R. 2791 H.R. 2752 H.R. 2736 H.R. 2681 H.R. 2677 H.R. 2676 H.R. 2675 H.R. 2645 H.R. 2629 H.R. 2628 H.R. 2568 H.R. 2557 H.R. 2556 H.R. 2493 H.R. 2487 H.R. 2435 H.R. 2385 H.R. 2334 H.R. 2308 H.R. 2230 H.R. 2227 H.R. 2224 H.R. 2223 H.R. 2221 H.R. 2201 H.R. 2200 H.R. 2191 H.R. 2184 H.R. 2138 H.R. 2102 H.R. 2094 H.R. 1997 H.R. 1963 H.R. 1962 H.R. 1944 H.R. 1925 H.R. 1924 H.R. 1918 H.R. 1913 H.R. 1826 H.R. 1807 H.R. 1802 H.R. 1758 H.R. 1752 H.R. 1750 H.R. 1749 H.R. 1722 H.R. 1721 H.R. 1718 H.R. 1713 H.R. 1674 H.R. 1658 H.R. 1647 H.R. 1628 H.R. 1599 H.R. 1577 H.R. 1552 H.R. 1527 H.R. 1482 H.R. 1448 H.R. 1424 H.R. 1381 H.R. 1377 H.R. 1360 H.R. 1341 H.R. 1271 H.R. 1182 H.R. 1163 H.R. 1155 H.R. 1133 H.R. 1126 H.R. 1125 H.R. 1030 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1001 H.R. 941 H.R. 846 H.R. 749 H.R. 747 H.R. 730 H.R. 716 H.R. 713 H.R. 712 H.R. 698 H.R. 697 H.R. 685 H.R. 637 H.R. 628 H.R. 610 H.R. 592 H.R. 578 H.R. 566 H.R. 561 H.R. 547 H.R. 497 H.R. 485 H.R. 464 H.R. 445 H.R. 444 H.R. 433 H.R. 203 H.R. 154 H.R. 100 H.R. 96 H.R. 95 H.R. 80 H.R. 54 H.R. 23 H.Con.Res. 13 H.Res. 483 H.Res. 451 H.Res. 434 H.Res. 270 S. 863 H.R. 840 S. 49 H.R. 617 H.R. 1615 H.R. 3357 H.R. 688 H.R. 2406 H.R. 2750 H.R. 2635 H.R. 1585 H.R. 1119 H.R. 2098 H.R. 1078 H.Res. 152 H.R. 3356 H.R. 1837 H.R. 1810 H.R. 2399 H.R. 2398 S. 1749 H.R. 1988 H.R. 2777 H.R. 3652 H.R. 562 H.Res. 413 H.R. 3517 H.R. 3178 H.R. 3072 H.R. 2947 H.R. 2886 H.R. 2618 H.R. 2617 H.R. 1911 H.R. 663 H.R. 333 H.R. 303 H.Res. 455 H.Res. 269 H.Res. 39 H.R. 2384 H.R. 2401 H.R. 3112 H.R. 1565 H.R. 2148 H.Res. 100 H.R. 1966 H.R. 1183 H.R. 269 H.R. 1151 H.R. 601 H.R. 127 H.R. 2803 H.R. 3815 H.R. 3523
2019 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Civil justice issues; H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act; H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act; H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act; H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act. Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act in long term care facilities and in employment; Ending forced arbitration in long term care.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2019 · second_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. XX Jumpstart GSE Reform Act (provides reforms in the GSEs and also requires congressional approval before specified administrative changes to GSEs can be implemented.) S.331: Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2019 (This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.) S. 630: Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act (This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.) S. 635: Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (This bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim.) S. 608: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act (This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE).) S. 672: Debt Free College Act, This bill establishes State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. S. 720: the CFPB Student Loan Integrity Act, This bill requires 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. S.867: PROTECT Students Act of 2019 ; To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving protections for students and borrowers, and ensuring the integrity of postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes S. 1074: the REAL Act, this bill reinstates Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes. S. 1230, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) S. 1354: the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, this bill requires certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. S. 1414: the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. S. XXXX: the Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, to prevent unnecessary private student loan debt and improve transparency S XXX, Higher Education Act Reauthorization, a bill to reauthorize the higher education act. Bills in the House: H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act, To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes. H.R. 963, amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act, This bill revises provisions related to the administration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including establishing requirements for staffing levels, political appointees, and the publication of consumer complaints regarding consumer financial products or services. H.R. 1571, the Debt Free College Act, To establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2648 - Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. H.R. XXXX, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of servicemembers and veterans. H.R. 3027, Student Loan Borrower Bill or Rights, To require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3351 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3375, Stop Bad Robocalls Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 3512, PROTECT Students Act of 2019, To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving H.R. 6543, the Aim Higher Act, to amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career. H.R. XXXX, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party.) H.R. XXXX, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.)
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 · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor legislation affecting access to courts. H.R.1423: FAIR Act. H.R.2750: Justice for Servicemembers Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| ME |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., 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: 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: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, 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: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, 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: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, 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: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, 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