Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2008

S2041 The False Claims Corrections Act of 2007; S2450 Attorney Client Privilege; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; S1638/HR3753, Judicial Compensation all provisions; HR2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Continuing Resolution through 3/6/09); Provisions related to outer continental shelf and oil shale moratoria; Energy Independence and Security Act 2007, Section 526 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in: S2827 To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels; HR5656 To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels; HR6125 To provide a mechanism for the construction of petroleum refineries on military installations to provide a reliable source of petroleum products for use by the Armed Forces, and for...; HR6052/S3380 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; HR6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009; S32 Defense Acquisition Reform Act of 2007; S3669 Harmonizing America's Energy, Economy, Environment, and National Security Act of 2008; HR6709 National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008; S2958/S2973 American Energy Production Act of 2008; HR6078 GREEN Act of 2008; S3002 Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; HR5658 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; HR1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S1548 Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S567 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR6412 Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008; HR5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; HR6165 End the Pain at the Pump Act of 2008; HR6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR5437 American-Made Energy Act of 2008; HR6566 American Energy Act; S3280 American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008; HR6384 Americans for American Energy Act of 2008 and the 2008 Continuing Resolution; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; Air permit currently under review by EAB regarding MMS role in completing ESA consultation and timing of completion; Air permitting path forward for permanent psd permitting, modeling requirements, and schedule for 2010 exploration drilling in Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Incidental Harassment Take Authorization for 2008/2009 Arctic activities and renewal of take regulations; Future exploration drilling plans for the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas; HR5473 The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act; HR6 Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2641 Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; Regulatory issues and actions related to: OCS Permitting: concerning MMS, FWS and NMFS need additional funding starting in FY 09: Alaska OCS Environmental Studies Program; NMFS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; US FWS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing /Revenue Sharing issues; Coastal Impact Assistance; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Beaufort Leases (Bill numbers not applicable); Chukchi Lease Sale 193 (Bill numbers not applicable); Permitting process (Bill numbers not applicable); Incidental Harassment Applications/ Air Permits/ Drilling Permits/ Conflict Avoidance Agreements; BLM Oil Shale Leases; Mineral Leasing Act; National Energy Policy Act; Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Royalty issues 98/99 Leases in Gulf of Mexico.

Client expense: $1,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in HR5656, S.2827, HR6125, S.2958, HR6063, HR6384 AND HR5658; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; S.1638/HR3753, Judicial Compensation all provisions; HR5473 The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act; HR6Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2641 Title: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; Regulatory issues and actions related to: OCS Permitting: concerning MMS, FWS and NMFS need additional funding starting in FY 09: Alaska OCS Environmental Studies Program; NMFS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; US FWS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing /Revenue Sharing issues; Coastal Impact Assistance; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Beaufort Leases (Bill numbers not applicable); Chukchi Lease Sale 193 (Bill numbers not applicable); Permitting process (Bill numbers not applicable); Incidental Harassment Applications/ Air Permits/ Drilling Permits/ Conflict Avoidance Agreements; BLM Oil Shale Leases; Mineral Leasing Act; National Energy Policy Act; Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Royalty issues; 8/99 Leases in Gulf of Mexico; S.2450 To Amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine, all titles; S.2041 False Claims Corrections Act of 2007, all titles; HR6066 Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure Act.

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR5351 Energy Tax Legislation; S2041 False Claims Act; S2450 Attorney-Client Privilege Legislation; S2449 Protective Orders Legislation; s1638/HR3753 Judicial Compensation--all provisions; HR 6: Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2641 Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; Regulatory issues and actions related to: OCS Permitting: concerning MMS, FWS and NMFS need additional funding starting in FY 09: Alaska OCS Environmental Studies Program; NMFS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; US FWS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing /Revenue Sharing issues; Coastal Impact Assistance; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Beaufort Leases (Bill numbers not applicable); Chukchi Lease Sale 193 (Bill numbers not applicable); Permitting process (Bill numbers not applicable); Incidental Harassment Applications/ Air Permits/ Drilling Permits/ Conflict Avoidance Agreements; BLM Oil Shale Leases; Mineral Leasing Act; National Energy Policy Act; Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Royalty issues; 98/99 Leases in Gulf of Mexico

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

Support S. 2450 adopting FRE 502 to limit the consequences of inadvertent disclosure of privileged information; Support H.R. 3014 and S. 186 to proibit government prosecutors from requesting waivers fo attorney client privilege; to oppose S. 2449 and H.R. 5884 "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007" which restricts judges from issuing protective orders/sealing settlement agreements; and support S. 1638 Federal Judicial Salaries Restoration Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Supported S. 2450 adopting FRE 502 affecting inadvertent disclosure of documents and information in discovery and to limit consequences of inadvertent disclosure; Support H.R. 3013 and S. 186 prohibiting government prosecutors from requesting waivers of attorney client privilege; Oppose S. 2449 and H. R. 5884 Sunshine in Litigaiton Act fof 2007" restricting judges from issuing protective orders and sealing settlement agreements; Support S. 1638 Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 raising salarie

Client expense: $361,986 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S. 2450 adopting FRE 502 affecting inadvertent disclosure of documents and information in discovery; Support H.R. 3013 and S. 186 prohibiting government prosecutors from requesting waiver of Attorney client privilege; Oppose S. 2449 and HR 5884 Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 which would restrict judges from issuing protective orders and sealing settlement agreements ; Support S. 1638 supporting Judicial Salary increase for Federal judges.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S. 2450 adopting proposed Rule FRE 502 affecting inadvertent disclosure of documents in discovery; Support H. R. 3013 and S. 186 which prohibits government prosecutors from requesting waivers of attorney client privilege; Oppose S. 2449 and H.R. 5884 "Sunshine in Litigation Act" which restricts judges from issuing protective orders and sealing settlement agreements; Support S. 1638 which increases salaries of Federal Judiciary.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Executive and judicial nominations and appointments Judicial nominations rules and procedures Investigation into the United States Attorneys program, incl. voter fraud issues, and pursuit of contempt citations (incl. H.Res. 979, H.Res. 980 & H.Res. 982) Judicial gifts, incl. Sec. 10(a)(2) of the Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 (S. 1638) Freedom of Information Act, incl. H.R. 1309, H.R. 1326, S. 849, S. 2427 & S. 2488, as well as budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 312 & S.Con.Res. 70) and FY09 appropriations

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

Government targets: Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

HR.3753/S.1638, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S.2774, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act P.L. 110-290, formerly H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 P.L. 110-322, formerly S. 2450 and H.R. 6610, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine HR 3174, S. 2035 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the supreme court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme court Urged the OPM to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that is expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2009. General recommendations related to: states secrets privilege; attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act; strengthening public confidence in the federal judiciary; Bipartisan Advisory Judicial Nominating Commissions; scope of federal court jurisdiction; and judicial pay. Issues regarding state laws on payment for medical records supporting Social Security Disability claims.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Legislation S.1638.IS Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 3753.IH Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.1638.RS Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.2353.IS Fair Judicial Compensation Act of 2007 H.R.221.IH Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) S.525.IS The Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007 (Introduced in Senate) H.R. 3520.IH Federal Judgeship and Administrative Efficiency Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) S.2774.IS Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)

Client expense: $50,089 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

S 1638, Federal Judiciary Salary Restoration Act of 2007, entire bill S 2041/HR 4854--False Claims Correction Act of 2008, entire bill HR 3195, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Sec 3, definition of disability S 3406, ADA Amendments Act of 2007, Sec 3, definition of disability

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1638/H.R. 3753, the Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act S. 2353, the Fair Judicial Compensation Act S. 2041/H.R. 4854, the False Claims Act Correction Act S. 2450, all aspects of the untitled bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine General background and information on Federal preemption H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53, the preemption-related homeland security and railroad provisions of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S. 965, the preemption-related provisions of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007 Covered Positions: Harold Kim, Covered Positions: Special Assistant to the President, Executive Office of the President, Legislative Affairs; Counsel, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

Client expense: $9,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.

Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 3753, S 1638 -Federal Judiciary Salary Restoration Act

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2041 / H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S. 186 / H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; S. 2663 / H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act state attorney general enforcement provision; Medicare Secondary Payor Act expansion creation of private right of action and weakening of causation evidence; Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; H.R. 6887, Waiver of Federal Legal Requirements for Covered Energy Projects all provisions; Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States; S. 1638 / H.R. 3753, Judicial Compensation all provisions; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; H.R. 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Continuing Resolution through 3/6/09); Provisions related to outer continental shelf and oil shale moratoria; H.R. 5473 The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act; HR 6: Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; H.R.2641 Title: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; Regulatory issues and actions related to: OCS Permitting: concerning MMS, FWS and NMFS need additional funding starting in FY 09: Alaska OCS Environmental Studies Program; NMFS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; US FWS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing /Revenue Sharing issues, Coastal Impact Assistance, MMS 5-Year Plan, MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable), Beaufort Leases (Bill numbers not applicable), Chukchi Lease Sale 193 (Bill numbers not applicable), Permitting process (Bill numbers not applicable), Incidental Harassment Applications/ Air Permits/ Drilling Permits/ Conflict Avoidance Agreements, BLM Oil Shale Leases, Mineral Leasing Act, National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Royalty issues, 98/99 Leases in Gulf of Mexico; Energy Independence and Security Act 2007, Section 526 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in: To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels. (Introduced in Senate)[S.2827.IS]; To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels. (Introduced in House)[H.R.5656.IH]; To provide a mechanism for the construction of petroleum refineries on military installations to provide a reliable source of petroleum products for use by the Armed Forces, and for... (Introduced in House)[H.R.6125.IH]; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)[H.R.6052.EH] and [S.3380.IS]; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)[H.R.6599.EH]; Defense Acquisition Reform Act of 2007 (Introduced in Senate)[S.32.IS] Harmonizing America's Energy, Economy, Environment, and National Security Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)[S.3669.IS]; National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act (Introduced in House)[H.R.6709.IH]; National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 H.R.6063; American Energy Production Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)[S.2958.IS] and [S.2973.PCS]; GREEN Act of 2008 (Introduced in House)[H.R.6078.IH]; Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)[S.3002.PCS] and Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by House)[S.3001.EAH], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Introduced in House)[H.R.5658.IH] and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Introduced in House)[H.R.1585.IH] and Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Referred to Senate Committee with Instructions)[S.1548.RIS], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Introduced in Senate)[S.2787.IS], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Introduced in Senate)[S.567.IS], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Referred to Senate Committee with Instructions)[S.1547.RIS], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Reported in Senate)[S.1547.RS], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Reported in House)[H.R.1585.RH] National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)[H.R.1585.EH], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)[H.R.1585.PCS], National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Considered and Passed by House)[H.R.4986.CPH]; Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008 (Introduced in House)[H.R.6412.IH]; Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)[H.R.5959.EH]; End the Pain at the Pump Act of 2008 (Introduced in House)[H.R.6165.IH]; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (Received in Senate from House)[H.R.6899.RDS]; American-Made Energy Act of 2008 (Introduced in House)[H.R.5437.IH] and American Energy Act (Introduced in House)[H.R.6566.IH]; American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)[S.3280.IS]; Americans for American Energy Act of 2008 (Introduced in House)[H.R.6384.IH]; and the 2008 Continuing Resolution; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

-H.R. 3753/S. 1638, "Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007", to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes; -H.R 4854/S. 2041, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007", to amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 3753/S. 1638: Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act S.186: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection (H.R.3013) H.R.4854/S.2041: False Claim Act Amendments

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative proposals to provide for reform of the civil justice system; Legislative proposals regarding unnecessary and excessive criminal provisions in Federal legislation; S. 1638, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2008, provisions relating to attendance by judges at certain educational seminars.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Follow-on Biologics Judicial Pay Controlled substances Pre-emption; legal reform S.1695-Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007 S.1638-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.3753-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.1276-Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2007 S.2274-Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007 S.2450-To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Follow-on Biologics Judicial Pay Controlled substances Pre-emption; legal reform S.1695-Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007 S.1638-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.3753-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.1276-Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2007 S.2274-Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007 S.2450-To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Anti-counterfeiting (S.3325, H.R.4279) Ending Fee Diversion at USPTO (H.R. 2336, S.1145) Increasing Federal Judicial Pay (S.1638, H.R.3753) Orphan Works Legislation (S.2913, H.R.5889) Patent Reform (H.R. 1908, S.1145, S.3600) Bio-Generics (H.R.5629, S.1695) Litigation Reform: Sunshine in Litigation Act (S.2449, H.R.5884) Plant Genetic Resources Treaty: Ratification (Treaty Number: 110-19)

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR.3753/S.1638, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.

Client expense: $1,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S2041 The False Claims Corrections Act of 2007; S2450 Attorney Client Privilege; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; S1638/HR3753, Judicial Compensation all provisions; HR2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Continuing Resolution through 3/6/09); Provisions related to outer continental shelf and oil shale moratoria; Energy Independence and Security Act 2007, Section 526 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in: S2827 To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels; HR5656 To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels; HR6125 To provide a mechanism for the construction of petroleum refineries on military installations to provide a reliable source of petroleum products for use by the Armed Forces, and for...; HR6052/S3380 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; HR6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009; S32 Defense Acquisition Reform Act of 2007; S3669 Harmonizing America's Energy, Economy, Environment, and National Security Act of 2008; HR6709 National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act; HR6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008; S2958/S2973 American Energy Production Act of 2008; HR6078 GREEN Act of 2008; S3002 Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; HR5658 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; HR1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S1548 Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S2787 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; S567 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR6412 Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008; HR5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009; HR6165 End the Pain at the Pump Act of 2008; HR6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR5437 American-Made Energy Act of 2008; HR6566 American Energy Act; S3280 American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008; HR6384 Americans for American Energy Act of 2008 and the 2008 Continuing Resolution; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; Air permit currently under review by EAB regarding MMS role in completing ESA consultation and timing of completion; Air permitting path forward for permanent psd permitting, modeling requirements, and schedule for 2010 exploration drilling in Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Incidental Harassment Take Authorization for 2008/2009 Arctic activities and renewal of take regulations; Future exploration drilling plans for the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas; HR5473 The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act; HR6 Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2641 Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; Regulatory issues and actions related to: OCS Permitting: concerning MMS, FWS and NMFS need additional funding starting in FY 09: Alaska OCS Environmental Studies Program; NMFS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; US FWS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing /Revenue Sharing issues; Coastal Impact Assistance; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Beaufort Leases (Bill numbers not applicable); Chukchi Lease Sale 193 (Bill numbers not applicable); Permitting process (Bill numbers not applicable); Incidental Harassment Applications/ Air Permits/ Drilling Permits/ Conflict Avoidance Agreements; BLM Oil Shale Leases; Mineral Leasing Act; National Energy Policy Act; Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Royalty issues 98/99 Leases in Gulf of Mexico.

Client expense: $1,196,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S.2774, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act P.L. 110-290, formerly H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 Proposed legislation to establish an independent bipartisan commission to study the impact of Hurricane Katrina as well as future disaster preparedness issues. P.L. 110-322, formerly S. 2450 and H.R. 6610, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine HR 3174, S. 2035 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the supreme court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme court Draft Bill on Civil Service Reform Act Amendments (LRM RCS-110-151) Urged the OPM to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that is expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2009.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Legal Services Corporation, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

-H.R. 3753/S. 1638, "Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007", to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes; -H.R 4854/S. 2041, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007", to amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 1776, Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act, provisions on call center disclosures H.R. 3867, Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act, government contracting provisions HR 5658, Defense Authorization Bill: Contracting provisions HR 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act, including provision to report fraud in certain circumstances FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, provisions on competitive sourcing S. 680, Accountability in contracting act, government contracting provisions S. 2300, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2007, government contracting provisions S. 2394, Good Government Contractor Act of 2007, government contracting provisions S. 2904, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act, provisions on Database for Contractors S. 2905, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act, provisions on overseas contracts, to reporting fraud in certain circumstances S. 3001 Defense Authorization bill, contracting provisions S. 3077, Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008, provisions on expanded database of contracts Specialty Metals Rule, DFARS Case 2008D003, provisions on domestic sourcing for specialty metals Custom Rule, USCBP20070100: Country of Origin FAR Case 2008004, Prohibition on Restricted Business Operations in Sudan and Imports from Burma: Prohibition of federal contracts FAR Case 2007006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting: Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting FAR Case 2005-036, Definition of Cost or Pricing Data: Definition of Cost or Pricing Data S.777/H.R.1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007, provisions on repeal of 3% withholding mandate S.2956, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act: Section 3. Transparent Incorporation Practices H.R. 1362, Accountability in Contracting Act H.R. 3033, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S. 2041/H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S. 1638/H.R. 3753, the Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act

Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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 Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4854/S. 2041, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007, False Claims Act expansion provisions S. 2818, the Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 S. 2795, the Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 S. 2041, To amend the False Claims Act H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S. 1638, Federal Salary Restoration Act of 2007

Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), 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 Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Anti-counterfeiting (S.3464, S.3325, S. 522, H.R.4279) Design Rights Protection (H.R.2033, H.R.5638) Ending Fee diversion at USPTO (H.R. 2336, S.1145) Increasing Federal Judicial Pay (S.1638, H.R.3753) Orphan Works Legislation (S.2913, H.R.5889) Patent Reform (H.R. 1908, S.1145, S.3600) Bio-Generics (H.R.5629, S. 1695) Litigation Reform: Sunshine in Litigation Act (S.2449, H.R. 5884) Plant Genetic Resources Treaty: Ratification (Treaty Number: 110-19) USPTO appropriations (S.3182)

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1638, H.R. 3753, the Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act S. 2353, the Fair Judicial Compensation Act S. 2041/H.R. 4854, the False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S. 2450, the untitled bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine General background and information on the doctrine of Federal preemption (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53, the preemption-related homeland security and railroad provisions of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 S. 965, the preemption-related provisions of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007

Client expense: $9,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Legislation S.1638.IS Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 3753.IH Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.1638.RS Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 Legislation S.2353.IS Fair Judicial Compensation Act of 2007 H.R.221.IH Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) S.525.IS The Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007 (Introduced in Senate) H.R. 3520.IH Federal Judgeship and Administrative Efficiency Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) S.2774.IS Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)

Client expense: $97,258 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

S 1638, Federal Judiciary Salary Restoration Act of 2007, entire bill S 2041/HR 4854--False Claims Correction Act of 2008, entire bill HR 3195, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Sec 3, definition of disability S 3406, ADA Amendments Act of 2007, Sec 3, definition of disability

Client expense: $146,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3753/S. 1638: Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act S.186: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection (H.R.3013) H.R.4854/S.2041: False Claim Act Amendments

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Follow-on Biologics Judicial Pay Controlled substances Pre-emption; legal reform S.1695-Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007 S.1638-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.3753-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.1276-Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2007 S.2274-Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007 S.2450-To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Follow-on Biologics Judicial Pay Controlled substances Pre-emption; legal reform S.1695-Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007 S.1638-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.3753-Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.1276-Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2007 S.2274-Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007 S.2450-To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.

Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3753/S. 1638: Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act S.186: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection (H.R.3013) H.R.4854/S.2041: False Claim Act Amendments

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 221, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 H.R. 1130, Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act S. 525, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007 S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 505, S. 310, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Proposed legislation to establish an independent bipartisan commission to study the impact of Hurricane Katrina as well as future disaster preparedness issues.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Legal Services Corporation, Library of Congress (LOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 3753, S 1638 - Federal Judiciary Salary Restoration Act HR 1512 - State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Reimbursement Protection Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in HR5656, S.2827, HR6125, S.2958, HR6063, HR6384 AND HR5658; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; S.1638/HR3753, Judicial Compensation all provisions; HR5473 The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act; HR6Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2641 Title: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; Regulatory issues and actions related to: OCS Permitting: concerning MMS, FWS and NMFS need additional funding starting in FY 09: Alaska OCS Environmental Studies Program; NMFS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; US FWS to conduct studies on Alaska marine mammals; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing /Revenue Sharing issues; Coastal Impact Assistance; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Beaufort Leases (Bill numbers not applicable); Chukchi Lease Sale 193 (Bill numbers not applicable); Permitting process (Bill numbers not applicable); Incidental Harassment Applications/ Air Permits/ Drilling Permits/ Conflict Avoidance Agreements; BLM Oil Shale Leases; Mineral Leasing Act; National Energy Policy Act; Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Royalty issues; 8/99 Leases in Gulf of Mexico; S.2450 To Amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine, all titles; S.2041 False Claims Corrections Act of 2007, all titles; HR6066 Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure Act.

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Legislation S.1638.IS Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 3753.IH Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S.1638.RS Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 Legislation S.2353.IS Fair Judicial Compensation Act of 2007 H.R.221.IH Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) S.525.IS The Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007 (Introduced in Senate) H.R. 3520.IH Federal Judgeship and Administrative Efficiency Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) S.2774.IS Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)

Client expense: $168,437 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.

Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR.3753/S.1638, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE