FACT Act

H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $10,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and service member contracts for consumer products.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy that arises under a contract with a servicemember (or with a servicemember and spouse jointly) that provides for arbitration, only if all parties to the controversy consent in writing to arbitration after the controversy arises.S. 2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014) - Makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitrate to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. H.R. 2998 (Investor Choice Act of 2013) - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of, agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between them arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self- regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to proposed restrictions on the use of certain types of science. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. S. 2615; A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. H.R. 83 - Fiscal 2015 Omnibus Appropriations relating to provisions on trucking safety, arbitration and consumer safety H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 relating to generic drug labeling. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products.

Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2319 Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 (FACT Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: $178,644 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tort issues including asbestos bankruptcy trusts H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - all provisions H.R. 911 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013 - antitrust provisions H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act - all provisions S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Support: HR 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, & Senate companion S. 2319; HR 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA), & Senate companion S. 1288; HR 317, Judgment Fund Transparency Act, & Senate companion S. 1420; HR 2804, ALERRT Act; S. 44, Medical Care Access Protection Act; & S. 1860, Steps Toward Access and Reform (STAR) Act. Oppose: HR 1844, Arbitration Fairness Act, & Senate companion S. 878; HR 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, & Senate companion S. 2364.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support: HR 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, & Senate companion S. 2319; HR 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA), & Senate companion S. 1288; HR 317, Judgment Fund Transparency Act, & Senate companion S. 1420; HR 2804, ALERRT Act; S. 44, Medical Care Access Protection Act; & S. 1860, Steps Toward Access and Reform (STAR) Act. Oppose: HR 1844, Arbitration Fairness Act, & Senate companion S. 878; HR 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, & Senate companion S. 2364.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, H.R. 982, S. 2319

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

Government targets: SENATE

H.R. 2746 - Innocent Sellers Fairness Act - Exempts a lawful seller from liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products, unless the claimant proves one or more of the following activities by the seller: the seller was the manufacturer or participated in the design or installation of the product; the seller altered, modified, or expressly warranted the product in a manner not authorized by the manufacturer; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product as a result of a recall from the manufacturer or governmental entity authorized to make such recall or actual inspection at the time the seller sold the product to the claimant; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product at the time the seller supplied the product; the seller intentionally altered or modified a product warranty, warning, or instruction from the manufacturer in a way not authorized by the manufacturer; or the seller knowingly made a false representation about an aspect of the product not authorized by the manufacturer. Limits the seller's liability to the personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property directly caused by such activity where a claimant proves one or more of such activities was negligent. H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products. S. 2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE

Issues related to litigation reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $9,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

S. 2319: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 (FACT Act)

Client expense: $560,474 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 982/ S.2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act- To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes. (entire bill)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Terrorism Risk Insurance (TRIA), H.R. 4871- TRIA Reform Act of 2014, S. 2244- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014, S. 2319- FACT Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: $113,388 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act, all sections (e.g., safety standard, preemption, confidential business information, and prioritization); H.R. ___ and S. ___ - Legislation that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act; and H.R.982 and S.2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, all sections.

Client expense: $7,829 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2319 Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 (FACT Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Tort issues including asbestos bankruptcy trusts H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - all provisions H.R. 911 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013 - antitrust provisions H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act - all provisions S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, H.R. 982, S. 2319

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

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. S.Amendment 3388 an amendment intended to be proposed to the bill S. 2410 (to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy); specific interest in the clause dealing with arbitration.General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to proposed restrictions on the use of certain types of science. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. S. 2615; A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority

Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to litigation and the tort system Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - HR 982, S. 2319

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to litigation and the tort system Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - HR 982, S. 2319

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 982 and S 2319 The FACT Act; issues related to FDA rule on ANDA labels and federal preemption; issues related to civil justice reform

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored legislation affecting asbestos litigation - H.R. 982 and S.2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, legislation imposing public reporting requirements on Asbestos Trusts Monitored legislation affecting tort reform H.R. 5360, the American Renaissance in Manufacturing Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support: HR 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, & Senate companion S. 2319; HR 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA), & Senate companion S. 1288; HR 317, Judgment Fund Transparency Act, & Senate companion S. 1420; HR 2804, ALERRT Act; S. 44, Medical Care Access Protection Act; & S. 1860, Steps Toward Access and Reform (STAR) Act. Oppose: HR 1844, Arbitration Fairness Act, & Senate companion S. 878; HR 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, & Senate companion S. 2364.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed with OSHA the 2017 Crane & Derricks Rules and changes that can be applied to articulating knuckle boom trucks. H.R. 2746 - Innocent Sellers Fairness Act - Exempts a lawful seller from liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products, unless the claimant proves one or more of the following activities by the seller: the seller was the manufacturer or participated in the design or installation of the product; the seller altered, modified, or expressly warranted the product in a manner not authorized by the manufacturer; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product as a result of a recall from the manufacturer or governmental entity authorized to make such recall or actual inspection at the time the seller sold the product to the claimant; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product at the time the seller supplied the product; the seller intentionally altered or modified a product warranty, warning, or instruction from the manufacturer in a way not authorized by the manufacturer; or the seller knowingly made a false representation about an aspect of the product not authorized by the manufacturer. Limits the seller's liability to the personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property directly caused by such activity where a claimant proves one or more of such activities was negligent. H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products. S. 2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to litigation reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, H.R. 983, S. 2319

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Terrorism Risk Insurance (TRIA), H.R. 4871-TRIA Reform Act of 2014, S. 2244-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014, S. 2319-FACT Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to litigation and the tort system Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - HR 982, S. 2319

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 2319 Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 (FACT Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Tort issues including asbestos bankruptcy trusts H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - all provisions H.R. 911 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013 - antitrust provisions H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act - all provisions S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - all provisions S. 2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 982 / S. 2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Client expense: $7,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored legislation affecting asbestos litigation - H.R. 982, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, legislation imposing public reporting requirements on Asbestos Trusts S.2319, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act Monitored legislation affecting tort reform

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 982/ S.2319, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act- To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes. (entire bill)

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. H.R. 4734 (Bureau Arbitration Fairness Act) to repeal the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R.4432 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014); to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action.H.R.4432 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014); specific interest regarding food safety and preemption of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to science provisions that H.R.2642 (Agricultural Act of 2014); Section 12307 related to imposing new procedures on how federal agencies use science in policy decisions. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process H.R.4899 (Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014); specific interest related to restrictions on non-leasing parties ability to seek protection and accountability through the courts H.R.2804 (ALERRT Act of 2014); To amend title 5, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish information about rules on the Internet. S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority H.R. 3770, (the CFPB IG Act of 2013); Creates a separate, independent inspector general for the CFPB H.R. 4262, (the Bureau Advisory Commission Transparency Act); clarifies that the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463) applies to the CFPB. H.R. 4383, (the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Small Business Advisory Board Act); Creates a small business advisory board at the CFPB H.R. 4539, (the Bureau Research Transparency Act); Requires that CFPB research papers made available to the public be accompanied by all studies, data, and analyses on which the paper was based. H.R. 4604, (the CFPB Data Collection Security Act); Requires the CFPB to create an opt out list for consumers who do not want the CFPB to collect personally identifiable information about them and to delete or destroy information about a particular consumer within a specified period of time following collection. H.R. 4811, (the Bureau Guidance Transparency Act); To provide for a notice and comment period before the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issues guidance, and for other purposes.H.R.3389, (the CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act); eliminates the Bureaus Civil Penalty Fund and requires the CFPB to remit fines it collects to the U.S. Treasury. H.R.4662, (the Bureau Advisory Opinion Act); establishes a process by which covered persons can submit inquiries concerning the conformance of prospective products and services with Federal consumer financial law and receive a confidential opinion from the Director. H.R.4804, (Bureau Examination Fairness Act); To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide requirements that must be followed by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection when carrying out certain examinations.

Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2319: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 (FACT Act)

Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Support: HR 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, & Senate companion S. 2319; HR 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA), & Senate companion S. 1288; HR 317, Judgment Fund Transparency Act, & Senate companion S. 1420; HR 2804, ALERRT Act; S. 44, Medical Care Access Protection Act; & S. 1860, Steps Toward Access and Reform (STAR) Act. Oppose: HR 1844, Arbitration Fairness Act, & Senate companion S. 878; HR 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, & Senate companion S. 2364.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed with OSHA the 2017 Crane & Derricks Rules and changes that can be applied to articulating knuckle boom trucks.H.R. 2746 - Innocent Sellers Fairness Act - Exempts a lawful seller from liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products, unless the claimant proves one or more of the following activities by the seller: the seller was the manufacturer or participated in the design or installation of the product; the seller altered, modified, or expressly warranted the product in a manner not authorized by the manufacturer; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product as a result of a recall from the manufacturer or governmental entity authorized to make such recall or actual inspection at the time the seller sold the product to the claimant; the seller had actual knowledge of the defect in the product at the time the seller supplied the product; the seller intentionally altered or modified a product warranty, warning, or instruction from the manufacturer in a way not authorized by the manufacturer; or the seller knowingly made a false representation about an aspect of the product not authorized by the manufacturer. Limits the seller's liability to the personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property directly caused by such activity where a claimant proves one or more of such activities was negligent. H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products. S. 2319 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2014 or FACT Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)