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2008 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 2133, the Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings (HOMES) Act (provisions regarding the treatment of primary mortgages during bankruptcy) S. 2136, the Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (provisions regarding the treatment of primary mortgages during bankruptcy) S. 3197, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (bankruptcy means test provision) H.R. 3609, the Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 4044, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (bankruptcy means test provision) Changes to bankruptcy treatment of primary mortgages, proposed for inclusion in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
Legislation amending the Bankruptcy act dealing with mortgages. S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007, entire bill S. 2133, HOMES Act, entire bill H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007, entire bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2008 · second_quarter · Bankruptcy
H. R. 3609/S. 2133/2136 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act-Addresses the treatment of primary mortgages in foreclosure by allowing bankruptcy judges to modify loan terms
Client expense: $90,345 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Legislation affecting home mortgage products, including S 2636 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008);HR 127 (amending the National Housing Act to increase mortgage amount limits); HR3221 (American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); Legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code for mortgages, including S 2136, S 2133, HR 3778, HR 3609; Issues Related to Independepent Mortgage Servicing Advances HR 5830 (FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008); HR 5140 (Economic Stimulus Act of 2008) Foreclosure prevention activities Financial Literacy & Education Initiatives Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to deposit/checking/savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, student loans (public and private), bankruptcy reform, arbitration provisions in consumer contracts, and other issues which includes the following legislation: S. 1299 Borrowers Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 3012 Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007; H.R. 3081 Fairness for Homeowners Act of 2007; H.R. 3296 Mortgage Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007; H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; S. 2133 Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act of 2007; H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007; S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007; S. 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 4044 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 3010 Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5312 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 6126 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008; S. 2838 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act; H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act of 2007; S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act; H.R. 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act; H.R. 5715 Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008; S. 2815 Strengthening Student Aid for All Act; and H.R. 5767 (no title bill to prohibit regulatory agencies from issuing rules on UIGEA); H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Issues related to credit card use including interchange which includes the following legislation: S. 1395 Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; S. 1925 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; S. 3252 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act; H.R. 3347 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008; H.R. 5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; H.R. 6248 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008; and S. 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 Issues related to consumer information, privacy, data security, restrictions on the use of data and privacy including the following legislation: H.R. 948 Social Security Number Protection At of 2007; S. 238 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007; S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act; S. 2915 Safeguarding Social Security Numbers Act of 2008; H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identify Theft Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 3316 Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5324 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; and S. 2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008.
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007. All Provisions. Addresses the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy. S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. All Provisions. Provides needed housing reform. S. 2133 & H.R. 3778, Home Owners "Mortgage and Equity Savings Act" (HOMES). All Provisions.Re Mortgage loans in bankruptcy.
Client expense: $649,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Funding for affordable housing for low income families; appropriations for affordable housing programs and disaster relief for housing in the Gulf Coast, Foreclosure Prevention and Neighborhood Stabilization Legislation (HR1852, HR3221, HR5720, S2133, S2136, S2338, S2636), For Ops Approp.(HR 2764); Millenium Challenge Corporation supplemental appropriations and legislation on slums and secure tenure
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
HR 2347/S 1430 - To authorize state and local governments to direct divestments from, and prevent investments in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran's energy sector; Argentina debt default; S 970 - To impose sanctions on Iran and on Russia for assisting Iran in developing a nuclear program; HR 1427 - Federal Housing Finance Reform Act HR 2586 - Securities & Exchange Commission Authority Restoration Act of 2007 HR 1400 - To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran HR 3185 - The "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007" HR 3765 - Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007 S 2473 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007 HR 3915 - Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act HR 5579 - The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification S 2133 - Homeowners' Mortgage and Equity Savings Act of 2007 S 2136 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 S 2338 - FHA Modernization Act of 2007 HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 HR 6049/S 3125 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act S 3227 - Iran Sanctions Act of 2008 HR 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stability Act (EESA) Covered bonds Money market guarantee program Proxy access issues Securities regulation issues International reciprocity issues Executive compensation issues
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R. 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act; provisions relating to bankruptcy S. 2133 Homeowners Mortgage & Equity Savings (HOME); provisions relating to bankruptcy S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; provisions relating to bankruptcy S. 2636 - The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; provisions relating to financial services industry, bankruptcy, and housing tax incentives S. 3690: Homeowner Assistance and Taxpayer Protection Act; provisions relating to bankruptcy
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, HR. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act; H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act; H.R. 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act" HOMES Act; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; Sub-Prime, H.R. 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act; H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stabilization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007; Borrower Protection Act, H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 1682, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007;
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 2133, the Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings (HOMES) Act (provisions regarding the treatment of primary mortgages during bankruptcy) S. 2136, the Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (provisions regarding the treatment of primary mortgages during bankruptcy) S. 3197, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (bankruptcy means test provision) H.R. 3609, the Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 4044, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (bankruptcy means test provision) Changes to bankruptcy treatment of primary mortgages, proposed for inclusion in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 S. 3197, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (all provisions)
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, all provisions; H.R. 5546/S. 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 3778/S. 2133, Home Ownership Mortgage Equity Saving Act, all provisions; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bancruptcy Act, all provisions; H.R. 4049 Money Service Business Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Fairness, all provisions.
Client expense: $43,670 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, all provisions; H.R. 5546/S. 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 3778/S. 2133, Home Ownership Mortgage Equity Saving Act, all provisions; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bancruptcy Act, all provisions; H.R. 4049 Money Service Business Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Fairness, all provisions.
Client expense: $43,670 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H. R. 3609/S. 2133/2136 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act-Addresses the treatment of primary mortgages in foreclosure by allowing bankruptcy judges to modify loan terms
Client expense: $79,510 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R.3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. S.2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3221/S.2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3778/S.2133, HOMES Act, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.5579, Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. S. 2452, Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Subprime lending mortgage and foreclosure related issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R.3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. S.2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3221/S.2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3778/S.2133, HOMES Act, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.5579, Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. S. 2452, Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Subprime lending mortgage and foreclosure related issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
H.R.3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. S.2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3221/S.2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3778/S.2133, HOMES Act, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.5579, Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. S. 2452, Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007, Subprime lending, mortgage and foreclosure related issues. H.R.3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Subprime lending mortgage and foreclosure related issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 2136 (Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act); S. 2133 (Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act); H.R. 3609 (Emergency Homeownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act) (treatment of mortgages in bankruptcy).
Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Reform: H.R. 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S. 2136 -Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 H.R. 3778 / S. 2133 - Home Owners Mortgage & Equity Savings Act (HOMES Act) H.R. 3997 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Bankruptcy Provisions)
Client expense: $6,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007. All Provisions. Addresses the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy. S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. All Provisions. Provides needed housing reform. S. 2133 & H.R. 3778, Home Owners "Mortgage and Equity Savings Act" (HOMES). All Provisions.Re Mortgage loans in bankruptcy.
Client expense: $649,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S 1356, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 S 1405, Communities First Act HR 3012, Fair Mortgage Practices of 2007 HR 1852, Expanding American Homewonership Act of 2007 HR 1869, Communities First Act HR 1537, Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 HR 5519 Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act HR 1849, Credit Union Small Business Lending Act HR 2727, Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act HR 1332, Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 HR 873, Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 HR 946, The Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act of 2007 HR 323, Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007 HR 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 HR 3778 Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act HR 1550, Regulatory Relief and Fairness Act HR 2895, National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 HR 1967, Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007 HR 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act HR 3506 Foreclosure Tax Relief Act S 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2007 S 947, 21st Century Housing Act S 1299, Borrowers Protection Act of 2007 S 2452, Homeownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 S 2338, FHA Modernization Act of 2007 S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act S. 2133, Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 S 413, Community Choice in Real Estate Act HR 5244, Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 HR 5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 HR 3221, American Housing and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 HR 5841, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 HR 6312, Credit Union, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 3086, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 S Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act S 2753 Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 HR 6248, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008 Credit Card Protections and Disclosures Credit Card/Debit Card Interchange Fees Deposit Concentration Cap Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues ILC Applications by Commercial Companies Overdraft Protection Programs Predatory Lending Issues Regulation of Industrial Loan Corporation Holding companies Regulatory Relief Relief from Securities Law Requirements for Small Companies Sarbanes-Oxley Act Relief for Community Banks Separation of Banking and Commerce Subprime Lending Housing GSEs HR 6871, Expedited Funds Availability Dollar Limits Adjustment Act of 2008 Payments Systems Expedited Funds Availability Act Amendments Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) regulations Fair Value Accounting (Mark to Market Accounting) SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 Flood Insurance Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 Deposit Insurance Premiums Bank Examinations Financial Services Regulatory Structure Implementation of Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Hope for Homeowners Program) Conservatorship of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Bank Capital Rules Money Market Mutual Fund Temporary Guaranty Program Community bank access to Troubled Asset Relief Program
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
Please see addendum H.R. 3609, Emergency Homeownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act, all provisions S. 2136, Helping Families save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act, all provisions S. 2133, Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act, all provisions S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, all provisions Senate amendement 4388 to Senate amendment 4387 to H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, related to treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy
Client expense: $746,324 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R. 3609: Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S. 2136: Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; S.2133, Homes Act; Provisions in H.R. 3221, renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to traditional banking, checking and savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit and other issues including the following legislation: S.1299 - Borrower's Protection Act of 2007; H.R.3012 - Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007; H.R.3081- Fairness for Homeowners Act of 2007; H.R.3296 - Mortgage Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007; H.R.3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S.2136 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; H.R.946 - Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; S.2133 - HOMES Act; H.R.3221 - American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R.3778 - HOMES Act; H.R.3915 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007; S.1222 - STOP FRAUD Act; S.2452 - Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007; S.2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R.3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007; and H.R.1424 - To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
The Credit Card Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (H.R. 5244) Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (S. 2136) Home Owners' Mortgage and Equity Savings Act (S. 2133) Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (H.R. 3915) Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2007 (S.2411) Credit Card Minimum Payment Warning Act of 2007 (S.1176) Credit Card Fair Fee Act (H.R. 5546/ S.3086) The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 3997)
Client expense: $1,920,190 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (S. 2136) Home Owners' Mortgage and Equity Savings Act (S. 2133)
Client expense: $1,920,190 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007. All Provisions. Addresses the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy. S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. All Provisions. Provides needed housing reform. S. 2133 & H.R. 3778, Home Owners "Mortgage and Equity Savings Act" (HOMES). All Provisions.Re Mortgage loans in bankruptcy.
Client expense: $649,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R. 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 - Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a chapter 13 debtor to prohibit the holder of a claim in bankruptcy which is secured by debtor's principal residence from adding fees, costs, or charges while the case is pending, and removes the prohibition against modification of the rights of a holder of a claim secured only by an interest in real property that is the debtor's principal residence. S. 2133 - Home Owners' Mortgage and Equity Savings Act, or the HOMES Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law governing mortgage loans to authorize modification of a mortgage agreed to in writing by a debtor meeting specified requirements and the holder of a claim secured by an interest in real property initiated before September 26, 2007, that is the debtor's principal residence. Allows the principal amount of such a mortgage loan to be lowered to the fair market value, if less than such amount, of the real property securing the loan at the time of the submission of the debtor's plan for the payment of debts. Permits waiver of otherwise applicable early repayment or prepayment penalties. Permits, also, prohibition of, delay in, or voiding of any adjustments to the rate of interest in the case of an adjustable rate mortgage. S. 2136 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to permit a bankruptcy plan to: (1) modify a loan secured by the principal residence (mortgage) of a chapter 13 debtor (individual with regular income); and (2) provide for payment of such loan at a fixed annual percentage rate of interest, over a 30-year period.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Legislation affecting home mortgage products, including S 2636 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008);HR 127 (amending the National Housing Act to increase mortgage amount limits); HR3221 (American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); Legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code for mortgages, including S 2136, S 2133, HR 3778, HR 3609; Issues Related to Independepent Mortgage Servicing Advances HR 5830 (FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008); HR 5140 (Economic Stimulus Act of 2008) Foreclosure prevention activities Financial Literacy & Education Initiatives Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R.1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, GSE reform issues. S.1299, Borrowers Protection Act 2007, subprime issues. H.R.2061, Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices Reduction Act, subprime issues. H.R. 3012, Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007, subprime issues. H.R. 3133, Financial Literacy for Homeowners's Act, subprime issues. S. 1222, Stop Fraud Act, subprime issues. S.3260/H.R.7323, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, FY2009, financial services issues. H.R.1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, Bank regulation reform issues. S.2133, Home Owners' Mortgage and Equity Savings Act, Housing issues. H.R.3221/S.2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, Housing issues and bankruptcy issues. H.R.2091/S.1963, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds, Housing issues. H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Subprime issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S. 1323/ H.R. 2183, Commonsense Consumption act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1782/ H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1135, Fair Arbitration Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 221, Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1443, Consumer Fairness Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1519, American Homebuyers Protection act (Entire bill) S. 2041/ H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Corrections Act (Entire bill) S. 2449/ H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act (Entire bill) S. 2450, To Amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to Address the Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine (Entire bill) S. 2133, HOMES Act (Entire bill) S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act (Entire bill) S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Title IV (Bankruptcy) H.R. 3221, Dodd/ Shelby Amendment #4387, in Nature of a Substitute, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Durbin Amendment to the Substitute #4338 (Bankruptcy) S. 2838/ H.R. 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6381, Medical Device Pre-emption Act (Entire bill)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues related to traditional banking, checking and savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit and other issues including the following legislation: S. 1299; H.R. 3012; H.R. 3081; H.R. 3296 ; H.R. 3609; S 2136; H.R. 946; S 2133; H.R. 3221; H.R. 3778; H.R. 3915; S.1222; S.2452; S 2636; H.R. 3997; H.R. 1424
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,037
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Subprime lending issues and tax issues pertaining to the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008; "Foreclosure Prevention Act" (H.R. 3221); "Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act" (S. 2133); "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act" (S. 2136)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Legal/tort reform: Track the progress of the insurance industry's collaboration on legal reform/tort issues at the federal and state levels. Through trades, the federal government affairs team has been updated on several fills in Congress including S.1782/H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 200; S.204/H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Corrections Act: S.2449, sunshine in Litigation Act: S.2450, to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and workproduct doctrine; S.2133, HOMES Act: S.2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act: S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act: S.22633/H.R. 4040, CPSC Reform Act: H.R. 3221, Dodd/Shelby Amendment 4387, in nature of a substitute, Foreclosure Prevention Act.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Banking
Mortgage Reform: HR 3221 (Housing Stimulus Bill - includes tax topics); HR 3252; HR 3526; HR 3609; HR 3725; HR 3915; HR 4178; HR 5140; HR 5579; HR 5830; S 2092; S 2133; S 2136; S 2452. FHA Reform: HR 1852; S 2338. Credit: HR 5244; Senator Dodd's "CARD Act" (no bill number yet).
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Banking
Mortgage Reform: HR 3221 (Housing Stimulus Bill - includes tax topics); HR 3252; HR 3526; HR 3609; HR 3725; HR 3915; HR 4178; HR 5140; HR 5579; S 2092; S 2133; S 2136; S 2452. Chairmen Dodd and Frank's proposal to use FHA insurance to refinance at-risk mortgages (no bill numbers yet). FHA Reform: HR 1852; S 2338.
Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, all provsions; H.R. 5546/S. 3086, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008, all provsions; H.R. 3778/S. 2133, Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Saving Act, all provisons; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, all provisons; S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bancruptcy Act, all provsions; H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, all provsions; H.R. 4049, Money Service Business Act of 2008, all provsions.
Client expense: $45,818 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, all provsions; H.R. 5546/S. 3086, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008, all provsions; H.R. 3778/S. 2133, Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Saving Act, all provisons; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, all provisons; S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bancruptcy Act, all provsions; H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, all provsions; H.R. 4049, Money Service Business Act of 2008, all provsions.
Client expense: $45,818 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Issues related to deposit/checking/savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, student loans (public and private), bankruptcy reform, arbitration provisions in consumer contracts, and other issues which includes the following legislation: S. 1299 Borrowers Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 3012 Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007; H.R. 3081 Fairness for Homeowners Act of 2007; H.R. 3296 Mortgage Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007; H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; S. 2133 Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act of 2007; H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007; S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007; S. 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 4044 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 3010 Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5312 Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 6126 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008; S. 2838 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act; H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act of 2007; S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act; H.R. 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act; H.R. 5715 Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008; S. 2815 Strengthening Student Aid for All Act; and H.R. 5767 (no title bill to prohibit regulatory agencies from issuing rules on UIGEA); H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Issues related to credit card use including interchange which includes the following legislation: S. 1395 Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; S. 1925 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; S. 3252 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act; H.R. 3347 Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008; H.R. 5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; H.R. 6248 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008; and S. 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 Issues related to consumer information, privacy, data security, restrictions on the use of data and privacy including the following legislation: H.R. 948 Social Security Number Protection At of 2007; S. 238 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007; S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act; S. 2915 Safeguarding Social Security Numbers Act of 2008; H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 1685 Data Security Act of 2007; H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identify Theft Prevention Act of 2007; H.R. 3316 Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 5324 Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act; and S. 2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Issues related to traditional banking, checking and savings accounts, mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit and other issues including the following legislation: S. 1299; H.R. 3012; H.R. 3081; H.R. 3296 ; H.R. 3609; S 2136; H.R. 946; S 2133; H.R. 3221; H.R. 3778; H.R. 3915; S.1222; S.2452; S 2636; H.R. 3997; H.R. 1424
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $42,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R. 3609: Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; S. 2136: Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007; S.2133, Homes Act; Provisions in H.R. 3221, renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Client expense: $852,689 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 2136 (Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act); S. 2133 (Homeowners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act); H.R. 3609 (Emergency Homeownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act) (treatment of mortgages in bankruptcy).
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
S 1356, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 S 1405, Communities First Act HR 3012, Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007 HR 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 HR 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 HR 1869, Communities First Act HR 1537, Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 HR 5519 Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act HR 1849, Credit Union Small Business Lending Act HR 2727, Small Business SOX Compliance Extension Act HR 1332, Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007 HR 873, Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 HR 946, The Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act of 2007 HR 323, Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007 HR 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 HR 3778 Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act HR 1550, Regulatory Relief and Fairness Act HR 2895, National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 HR 1967, Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007 HR 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act HR 3506 Foreclosure Tax Relief Act S 1222, Stopping Mortgage Transactions which Operate to Promote Fraud, Risk, Abuse And Underdevelopment Act S 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2007 S 947, 21st Century Housing Act S 1299, Borrowers Protection Act of 2007 S 2452, Homeownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 S 2338, FHA Modernization Act of 2007 S. 2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act S. 2133, Home Owners Mortgage and Equity Savings Act S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 S 413, Community Choice in Real Estate Act HR 5244, Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 HR 5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 HR 3221, American Housing and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 HR 5841, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 HR 6312, Credit Union, Bank and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 3086, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 HR 5767, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 (Internet Gambling) S Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act S 2753 Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 HR 6248, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008 Credit Card Protections and Disclosures Credit Card/Debit Card Interchange Fees Appraisal Policy for Housing GSEs Deposit Concentration Cap Federal Home Loan Bank System Issues ILC Applications by Commercial Companies Overdraft Protection Programs Predatory Lending Issues Regulation of Industrial Loan Corporation Holding companies Regulatory Relief Relief from Securities Law Requirements for Small Companies Sarbanes-Oxley Act Relief for Community Banks Separation of Banking and Commerce Subprime Lending Housing GSEs HR 6871, Expedited Funds Availability Dollar Limits Adjustment Act of 2008 Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection Payments Systems Expedited Funds Availability Act Amendments Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) regulations Fair Value Accounting (Mark to Market Accounting) SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 Flood Insurance Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 Deposit Insurance Premiums Bank Examinations Financial Services Regulatory Structure Implementation of Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Hope for Homeowners Program) Conservatorship of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Bank Capital rules Money market mutual fund Temporary Guaranty Program
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
S. 1323/ H.R. 2183, Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1782/ H.R. 3010, Arbitration Fairness act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 1135, Fair Arbitration Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 221, Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1443, Consumer Fairness Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1519, American Homebuyers Protection Act (Entire bill) S. 2041/ H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Corrections Act (Entire bill) S. 2449/ H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act (Entire bill) S. 2450, To Amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to Address the Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine (Entire bill) S. 2133, HOMES Act (Entire bill) S.2136, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act (Entire bill) S. 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act , Title IV (Bankruptcy) H.R. 3221, Dodd/ Shelby Amendment #4387, in Nature of a Substitute, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Durbin Amendment to the Substitute #4338 (Bankruptcy) S. 2838/ H.R. 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration (Entire bill) H.R. 6381, Medical Device Pre-emption Act (Entire bill)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office