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A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
December 11, 2007
Latest Action
September 19, 2008
Primary Sponsor
Patrick J. LeahyDemocratic(VT)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
95pct
283d open
vs 3,722 other S bills in the 110th — cohort avg 42d
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2008 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
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; Oil shale language that was inserted into 2008 Budget bill to prohibit BLM from finalizing any oil shale regulations. Also, review and preparation of comments regarding BLM proposed oil shale regulations; S 3019 Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S3062 Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S3222 Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S2973 American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Offshore and Oil Shale Lease Moratorium; HR7060 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 purposesTitle 1 provisions related to renewable energy production; HR1424 A bill 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 ; HR6899 To advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel , Title 1 provisions and specifically Subtitle G related to oil shale leasing; HRES1433 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies ; HR6578 To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its replacement with heavy grade petroleum, Section 3 provisions ; HR6515 To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an expeditious environmentally responsible program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, and for other purposes-All provisions; HR6251 To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes-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; S1419 A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, ;, Provisions related to the production tax credit; S1531 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incentives for the production and use of renewable energy resources, and for other purposes; The New Era Bill-All provisions related to domestic energy production, taxes and conservation; The Gas Price Reduction Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6566 The American Energy Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6670 The Long-Term Energy Assurance and Security Enhancement Act of 2008-All provisions related to domestic energy production; 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; HR6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; 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; HR2643 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S2739Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access (Ozone quality issues); Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable).
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
2008 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Offshore and Oil Shale Lease Moratorium; Discuss issues related to advanced vehicle technology; 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; S1997 A bill to require all new and upgraded fuel pumps to be equipped with automatic temperature compensation equipment; HR6324 Imported Ethanol Facilitation Act, renewable fuel provisions; S3080 Imported Ethanol Parity Act, renewable fuel provisions; HR6124 Farm Bill, renewable fuel provisions; S2302 Farm bill renewable fuel provisions, and provisions to alter the ethanol import tariff in HR6137, HR6183, HR6324, S1007, and S3080; Continuing Resolution for 2009; 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); HR2830 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act.
2008 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
S2041 False Claims Act Amendments; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR6899 The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR1424 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; Oil shale moratorium language that was inserted into the FY2008 Appropriations bill in December prohibiting BLM from finalizing regulations. Also, review and preparation of comments in response to BLM proposed oil shale regulations; S3019 Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S3062 Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S3222 Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S2973 American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Offshore and Oil Shale Lease Moratorium; HR1424 A bill 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 ; HR6899 To advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel , Title 1 provisions and specifically Subtitle G related to oil shale leasing; HRES1433 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies ; HR6578 To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its replacement with heavy grade petroleum, Section 3 provisions ; HR6515 To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an expeditious environmentally responsible program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, and for other purposes-All provisions; HR6251 To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes-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; S1419 A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, ;, Provisions related to the production tax credit; S1531 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incentives for the production and use of renewable energy resources, and for other purposes; The New Era Bill-All provisions related to domestic energy production, taxes and conservation; The Gas Price Reduction Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6566 The American Energy Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6670 The Long-Term Energy Assurance and Security Enhancement Act of 2008-All provisions related to domestic energy production; 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/S.3380 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 and 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; S1547/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; HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act of 2008; HR6566 American Energy Act; S3280 American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008; HR 6384 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; 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; HR2643 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access; Ozone quality issues; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); HR2830 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act; HR6 Clean Energy Act; Oil Sands, Gulf of Mexico Production and Offshore Leasing in Alaska issues.
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
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
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
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
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502-Attorney Client Privilege, all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; HR5533 and HR5577 Chemical Site Security legislation; all provisions.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
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
2008 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Discuss permits needed for Alaska OCS seismic and exploratory work; discussions about Alaska OCS resources; S.2568 modifying the OCS Lands Act with respect to the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas; HR5588 to prohibit leasing in Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska OCS Region; HR1957 Bristol Bay Protection Act; S.1311 Bristol Bay Protection Act; Discuss resource needs of Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency for oil & gas project permitting; Discussions of company investments in energy development and policy issues that impact development; 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; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; S.1997: A bill to require all new and upgraded fuel pumps to be equipped with automatic temperature compensation equipment. HR6324 Imported Ethanol Facilitation Act, renewable fuel provisions; S.3080 Imported Ethanol Parity Act, renewable fuel provisions; HR6124 Farm Bill, renewable fuel provisions; S.2302 Farm bill renewable fuel provisions; Issues related to hydrogen fuel cell deployment: S.365 - H-Prize Act of 2007, all titles; HR632 - H-Prize Act of 2007, all titles; 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.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; 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 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; HR2830/S.1892 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 provisions related to liquid natural gas.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Discuss permits needed for Alaska OCS seismic and exploratory work; discussions about Alaska OCS resources; S.2568 modifying the OCS Lands Act with respect to the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas; HR5588 to prohibit leasing in Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska OCS Region; HR1957 Bristol Bay Protection Act; S.1311 Bristol Bay Protection Act; Discuss resource needs of Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency for oil & gas project permitting; Discussions of company investments in energy development and policy issues that impact development; Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in HR5656, S2827, HR6125, S.2958, HR6063, HR6384 AND HR5658; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; S.3019 - Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 - Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S.3062 - Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 - To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S.3222 - Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S.2973 - American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 - Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 - Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; Issues related to increased transmission availability around wind energy development: S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601 - Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; S.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; 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; HR2643 Title: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S.2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access. ; Ozone quality issues; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); Energy security; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2830/S.1892 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 provisions related to liquid natural gas; 2008 Omnibus bill provision that prohivits BLM from finalizing oil shale regulatons.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
HR5533 and HR5577 Chemical Site Security legislation; all provisions; S.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Discuss permits needed for Alaska OCS seismic and exploratory work; discussions about Alaska OCS resources; S.2568 modifying the OCS Lands Act with respect to the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas; HR5588 to prohibit leasing in Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska OCS Region; HR1957 Bristol Bay Protection Act; S.1311 Bristol Bay Protection Act; Discuss resource needs of Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency for oil & gas project permitting; Discussions of company investments in energy development and policy issues that impact development; HR21 the Oceans Act; HR5451 Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization; S.1892, Coast Guard Reauthorization Act; HR2830, Coast Guard Reauthorization Act; S.3019 - Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 - Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S.3062 - Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 - To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S.3222 - Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S.2973 - American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 - Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 - Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; S.2696 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; 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.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; HR6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act: prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; 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; HR2643 Title: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S.2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision : Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access (Ozone quality issues); Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable).
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
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Manufacturing
S.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions.
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
2008 · first_quarter · Government Issues
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
2008 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
HR2643 & S1696 Interior and Environment related agencies appropriations bills, issues related to current funding prohibition for oil shale commercial leasing program; Access issues-drilling/deepwater drilling (no bill); S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act amendments--all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney/Client Privilege--all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act--all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act--protective orders; S2664/HR4040 Consumer Product Safety Commission Reauthorization--penalties, State Attorney General enforcement authority, court protective orders; S186/HR3013 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act--all provisions; 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; HR2643 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Mineral Leasing Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Revenue Sharing issues, MMS 5-Year Plan, MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable), Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling, Pinedale year round drilling access, and Ozone quality issues. Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS Permitting, Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable)
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
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
2008 Omnibus bill provision prohibiting BLM from finalizing oil shale regulations; Issues related to increased transmission availability around wind energy development; HR5351 Energy Tax Legislation; HR2830 Coast Reauthorization-provisions related to liquid natural gas; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act amendments--all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney/Client Privilege--all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act--all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act--protective orders; S186/HR3013 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act--all provisions; 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; HR2643 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S 2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Mineral Leasing Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Revenue Sharing issues, MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable), Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling , Pinedale year round drilling access, and Ozone quality issues. Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS Permitting, and Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); HR2830 Coast Guard Reauthorisation--provisions related to liquid natural gas
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
2008 · first_quarter · Torts
S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney/Client Privilege--all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act--all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act--protective orders
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
2008 · first_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Tax issue/LIFO (no bill); HR5533 & HR5577 Chemical Site Security legislation all provisions; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act amendments--all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney/Client Privilege--all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act--all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act--protective orders; S2664/HR4040 Consumer Product Safety Commission Reauthorization--penalties, State Attorney General enforcement authority, court protective orders; S186/HR3013 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act--all provisions
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
2008 · first_quarter · Manufacturing
S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act amendments--all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney/Client Privilege--all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act--all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act--protective orders; S2664/HR4040 Consumer Product Safety Commission Reauthorization--penalties, State Attorney General enforcement authority, court protective orders; S186/HR3013 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act--all provisions
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
2008 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to Section 526 (prohibit use of transport fuels that have high greenhouse gas profile) of the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007; Issues related to hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development; HR5351 Energy Tax Legislation; S2191 Climate Change legislation all provisions; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewal Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence & Security Act; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act amendments--all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney/Client Privilege--all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act--all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act--protective orders; S2664/HR4040 Consumer Product Safety Commission Reauthorization--penalties, State Attorney General enforcement authority, court protective orders; S186/HR3013 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act--all provisions; HR5473 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; 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; HR2830 Coast Guard Authorisation--provisions related to liquid natural gas.
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
2008 · first_quarter · Torts
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
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
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
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
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2008 H.R. 5767, To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 3997/H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced)
Client expense: $24,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, 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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S. 186, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 HR. 3013/S. 3217, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection 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 S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 H.R. 1338 / S. 766, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 2019 / S. 1087, Fair Pay Act of 2007 H.R. 2831, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act S. 3209, Title VII Fairness Act Department of Justice regulations implementing revised guidelines for making public facilities accessible under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (73 Fed. Reg. 34,508, June 17, 2008) Potential regulations amending 29 CFR 1630 (implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act) as a result of enactment of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-325).
Client expense: $24,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, 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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 3013/S. 186: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 S. 2450: Federal Rules of Evidence to Address Waivers of Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine S. 2041: False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 · Pharmacy
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
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
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 · Torts
S 2450 A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine; all provisions of the bill
Client expense: $3,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Torts
S 2450 A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine
Client expense: $3,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
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
2008 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; HR5533 and HR5577 Chemical Site Security legislation; all provisions.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
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; Oil shale language that was inserted into 2008 Budget bill to prohibit BLM from finalizing any oil shale regulations. Also, review and preparation of comments regarding BLM proposed oil shale regulations; S 3019 Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S3062 Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S3222 Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S2973 American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Offshore and Oil Shale Lease Moratorium; HR7060 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 purposesTitle 1 provisions related to renewable energy production; HR1424 A bill 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 ; HR6899 To advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel , Title 1 provisions and specifically Subtitle G related to oil shale leasing; HRES1433 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies ; HR6578 To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its replacement with heavy grade petroleum, Section 3 provisions ; HR6515 To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an expeditious environmentally responsible program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, and for other purposes-All provisions; HR6251 To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes-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; S1419 A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, ;, Provisions related to the production tax credit; S1531 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incentives for the production and use of renewable energy resources, and for other purposes; The New Era Bill-All provisions related to domestic energy production, taxes and conservation; The Gas Price Reduction Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6566 The American Energy Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6670 The Long-Term Energy Assurance and Security Enhancement Act of 2008-All provisions related to domestic energy production; 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; HR6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; 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; HR2643 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S2739Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access (Ozone quality issues); Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable).
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
2008 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
S2041 False Claims Act Amendments; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR6899 The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; HR1424 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; Oil shale moratorium language that was inserted into the FY2008 Appropriations bill in December prohibiting BLM from finalizing regulations. Also, review and preparation of comments in response to BLM proposed oil shale regulations; S3019 Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S3062 Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S3222 Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S2973 American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Offshore and Oil Shale Lease Moratorium; HR1424 A bill 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 ; HR6899 To advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel , Title 1 provisions and specifically Subtitle G related to oil shale leasing; HRES1433 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies ; HR6578 To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its replacement with heavy grade petroleum, Section 3 provisions ; HR6515 To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an expeditious environmentally responsible program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, and for other purposes-All provisions; HR6251 To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes-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; S1419 A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, ;, Provisions related to the production tax credit; S1531 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incentives for the production and use of renewable energy resources, and for other purposes; The New Era Bill-All provisions related to domestic energy production, taxes and conservation; The Gas Price Reduction Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6566 The American Energy Act-All provisions related to domestic energy production, oil shale and conservation; HR6670 The Long-Term Energy Assurance and Security Enhancement Act of 2008-All provisions related to domestic energy production; 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/S.3380 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 and 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; S1547/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; HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act of 2008; HR6566 American Energy Act; S3280 American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008; HR 6384 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; 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; HR2643 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access; Ozone quality issues; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); HR2830 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act; HR6 Clean Energy Act; Oil Sands, Gulf of Mexico Production and Offshore Leasing in Alaska issues.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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; S2041/HR4854 False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Offshore and Oil Shale Lease Moratorium; Discuss issues related to advanced vehicle technology; 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; S1997 A bill to require all new and upgraded fuel pumps to be equipped with automatic temperature compensation equipment; HR6324 Imported Ethanol Facilitation Act, renewable fuel provisions; S3080 Imported Ethanol Parity Act, renewable fuel provisions; HR6124 Farm Bill, renewable fuel provisions; S2302 Farm bill renewable fuel provisions, and provisions to alter the ethanol import tariff in HR6137, HR6183, HR6324, S1007, and S3080; Continuing Resolution for 2009; 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); HR2830 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
S2450 Federal Rules of Evidence 502-Attorney Client Privilege, all provisions; S1782/HR3010 Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S2449 Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
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
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
S 2450 A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine; all provisions of the bill
Client expense: $3,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Regulations under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act within EEOC's jurisdiction (no specific legislation introduced) EEOC policy position on arbitration of employment disputes, EEOC Notice 915.002 All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1338 / S. 766, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 2831, Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 3195 / S. 1881 / S. 3406, ADA Restoration Act / ADA Amendments Act H.R. 5129 / S. 2554, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act S. 1928, Equal Remedies Act of 2007 S. 2945, Fair Pay Act of 2008 S. 186, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 (ACPPA) H.R. 3013 / S. 3217, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection 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 H.R. 5884: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 Department of Justice regulations implementing revised guidelines for making public facilities accessible under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (73 Fed. Reg. 34,508, June 17, 2008) Kai Hirabayashi Covered Positions Continued: Professional Staff Member, House Education and Labor Cmte.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 3997, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008 / S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, the Payment Systems Protection Act Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and the Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced) H.R. 1424, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008"
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
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
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
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
S 2450 - amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine - all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE