A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
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2014 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.6-Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res.16-Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocating for increased performance rights for musical artists. Oppose H.Con.Res.16 and S. Con Res. 6 (the Local Radio Freedom Act). Support H.R.3219 - the Free Market Royalty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Oppose H.Con.Res.16/ S.Con.Res.6 the Local Radio Freedom Act Support H.R. 4079/S. 2321, the Songwriter Equity Act Support H.R. 4772, RESPECT Act Support H.R. 4588, the Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act Support broadcast performance right Music licensing reform Copyright protection and enforcement
Client expense: $70,015 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.6-Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res.16-Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 4772 - RESPECT Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Public performance rights in sound recordings. H.Con.Res. 16 / S.Con.Res. 6, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Copyright issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| NH |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican | NH |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Max Baucus | Democratic | MT |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Mike Crapo | Republican | ID |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Tim Johnson | Democratic | SD |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-piracy H. Con. Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a performance right for AM/FM radio S. Con. Res. 6, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a performance right for AM/FM radio
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-piracy Content regulation/First Amendment H. Con Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a performance right for AM/FM radio S Con. Res. 6, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a performance right for AM/FM radio
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-piracy Criminal Enforcement of copyright theft international IP theft Rose of intermediaries in online piracy websites engaged in online piracy H. Con. Res 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a performance right for AM/FM radio S. Con. Res. 6, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a performance right for AM/FM radio HR4772, regarding performance royalties for pre-1972 recordings issues related to internet radio review of copyright law generally HR4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 os title 17, and for other purposes S2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 os title 17, and for other purposes
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to webcasters/broadcasters, including sections 801, 803, 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Code.ld H. Con. Res. 16 / S. Con. Res. 6 , "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act", all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming. HR 3219, The Free Market Royalty Act. HR 3309, Innovation Act S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 HR 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 2582, PATENT Jobs Act H.R. 3540, Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act H.R. 2766, STOP Act H.R. 4079/S.2321, The Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, All Provisions Congressional Oversight & Legislative Proposals Regarding Performance Rights Organizations & Department of Justice Anti-Trust Consent Decrees HR 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, All Provisions HR 4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, All Provisions S.2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism - MM docket #04-233 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceeding on local radio ownership rules MM docket #09-182 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding tax incentives and loan guarantees to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications business. H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con Res. 6, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act", all provisions Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy. Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight. Congressional oversight of legislative proposals regarding broadcast. and online advertising and sponsorship identification disclosure. Oversight of discussion draft of FCC Process Reform Act of 2013. HR 2844/S.1379, The FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013. H.R.3675/S.1989, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res. 16, Local Radio Freedom Act, which opposes the imposition of copyright fees for music on terrestrial radio.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP TPA Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Legislative proposals on digital royalty rates Issues regarding First Sale Doctrine HR 3219 - Free Market Royalty Act DOC Green Paper "Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in The Digital Economy" Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings Copyright Review Hearings in Congress DOC/NTIA/PTO Process on Improving Notice and Takedown, roundtable on remixes, First Sale, statutory damages HR 4079 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014 S.2321 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014 HR 4772 - The RESPECT Act S. 2321 - The RESPECT Act S.CON.RES.6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES.16 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 5586 - Your Own Devices Act Trade Secrets Act
Client expense: $938,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res. 16, Local Radio Freedom Act, which opposes the imposition of copyright fees for music on terrestrial radio.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to a broadcaster treaty pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to the carriage of television broadcast signals by online video programming distributors/over-the-top video services. H.R.3309, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R.4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, all provisions. S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013, all provisions. S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.Con.Res.16, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $4,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Performance Rights. Intellectual Property. H.Con.Res.16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.Con.Res.6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 4079, the Songwriter Equity Act Support. S. 2321, the Songwriter Equity Act Support. H.R. 4772, RESPECT Act. H.R. 4588, the Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act. Support broadcast performance right,music licensing reform, copyright protection and enforcement.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulation affecting local broadcast radio stations, Internet audio services and music licensing; patent litigation reform: copyright reform legislation; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R. 3309, the "Innovation Act"; S.1720, the "Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013"; effort to update the Copyright Act; H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act"H.R. 4079, the " Songwriter Equity Act;" H.R. 5036 , a bill "to amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010;" S. 2454, the "Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" H.R. 4572, the "STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301/S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and audio competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" STELA reauthorization; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301. S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 3219 - Free Market Royalty Act; HR 4079 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; HR 5036 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.Con.Res.16 - the Local Radio Freedom Act; S.Con.Res.6 - the Local Radio Freedom Act; S.1721 - Furthering Access and Networks for Sports Act; S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014; Issues related to satellite television carriage; Issues related to broadcast television copyright.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Spectrum issues generallyH.Con.Res. 16, the Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con. Res. 6, the Local Radio Freedom Act Implementation of the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, and D block and spectrum issues generally; Monitoring tax reform proposals including those impacting the deductibility of advertising expenses; Monitored legislation and hearings affecting the broadcasting industry, generally; Monitored FCC nomination hearings; Worked On Reauthorization Of The Satellite Home Viewer Legislation; Monitored Appropriations Bills For Provisions Affecting The Broadcast Industry; Monitored Agency Action And Hearings On Use Of Drones.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Support for S.Con.Res. 6 and H.Con.Res. 16, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Music licensing. Songwriter Equity Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Support for S.Con.Res. 6 and H.Con.Res. 16, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Discussion of digital streaming rates. Songwriter Equity Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res 6/H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act. H.R. 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act of 2014. H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res 6/H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act. H.R. 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act of 2014. H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to a broadcaster treaty pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to Music Licensing Study. Issues relating to radio streaming. H.R.3219, Free Market Royalty Act, all provisions. H.R.3309, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R.4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, all provisions. S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013, all provisions. S.2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act, all provisions. S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.Con.Res.16, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and audio competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" STELA reauthorization; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301. S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" H.R. 4572, the "STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301/S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulation affecting local broadcast radio stations, Internet audio services and music licensing; patent litigation reform: copyright reform legislation; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R. 3309, the "Innovation Act"; S.1720, the "Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013"; effort to update the Copyright Act; H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act"H.R. 4079, the " Songwriter Equity Act;" H.R. 5036 , a bill "to amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010;" S. 2454, the "Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.6-Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res.16-Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism - MM docket #04-233 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceeding on local radio ownership rules MM docket #09-182 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding tax incentives and loan guarantees to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications business. H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con Res. 6, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act", all provisions Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy. Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight. Congressional oversight of legislative proposals regarding broadcast. and online advertising and sponsorship identification disclosure. Oversight of discussion draft of FCC Process Reform Act of 2013. HR 2844/S.1379, The FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013. H.R.3675/S.1989, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,016,930 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to web casters/broadcasters, including sections 801, 803, 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Code.ld H. Con. Res. 16 / S. Con. Res. 6 , "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act", all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming. HR 3219, The Free Market Royalty Act. HR 3309, Innovation Act S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 HR 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 2582, PATENT Jobs Act H.R. 3540, Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act H.R. 2766, STOP Act H.R. 4079/S.2321, The Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, All Provisions Congressional Oversight & Legislative Proposals Regarding Performance Rights Organizations & Department of Justice Anti-Trust Consent Decrees HR 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, All Provisions HR 4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, All Provisions S.2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act
Client expense: $1,016,930 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to a broadcaster treaty pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to Music Licensing Study. Issues relating to radio streaming. H.R.3219, Free Market Royalty Act, all provisions. H.R.3309, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R.4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, all provisions. S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013, all provisions. S.2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act, all provisions. S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.Con.Res.16, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Public performance rights in sound recordings. H.Con.Res. 16 / S.Con.Res. 6, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Copyright issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.CON.RES.16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.CON.RES.6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. "H.R.128, "Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2013," all provisions. H.R.624, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, all provisions. H.R.2911, "Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R.3309, "Innovation Act," all provisions. H.R.3452, "FANS Act," all provisions. H.R.3720, "Next Generation Television Marketplace Act, all provisions. H.R.3719, Video CHOICE Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 4572, "STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014," all provisions. H.R. 4635, "Orphan County Telecommunications Rights Act of 2014," all provisions. H.R. 5036, "Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014," all provisions. H.R. 5585, "To amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to provide greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties," all provisions. S.21, "Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013, all provisions related to broadcasters and privacy. S.134, "Violent Content Research Act of 2013," all provisions. S.418 , "Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013, all provisions. S.555, "Captioning and Image Narration to Enhance Movie Accessibility Act, all provisions. S.607,"Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013," all provisions. S.912, "Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013," all provisions. S.1680, "Consumer Choice in Online Video Act, all provisions. S.1721, "FANS Act, all provisions. S. 2375, "Colorado News, Emergency, Weather, and Sports Act of 2014," all provisions. S. 2454, "Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014," all provisions. S.2643, A bill to require a report by the Federal Communications Commission on designated market areas," all provisions. S. 2799, "Television Access and Viewer Rights Act," all provisions. MB 10-71- Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Commission's Rules Governing Retransmission Consent MB 09-182, 07-294 - 2010 Quadrennial Regulatory Review - Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 MB 04-256- Rules and Policies Concerning Attribution of Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets MB 12-83- Public Notice on Interpretation of the Terms "Multichannel Video Programming Distributor" and "Channel" as Raised in Pending Program Access Complaint Proceeding GN 12-268 -Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions WT-08-166- Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band; WT-08-167- Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition; ET-10-24- Amendment of Parts 15,74 and 90 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones GN 12-354 -- Amendment of the Commissions Rules with Regard to Commercial Operations in the 3550-3650 MHz Band GN 13-86 ---Commission Policy Regarding Indecency Enforcement CG 05-231 and ET 99-254, Closed Captioning of Video Programming; MB 11-154, Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming MB - 12-3 Sports Blackout Rules MB - 13-236 Amendment of Section 73.3555(e) of the Commission's Rules, National Television Multiple Ownership Rule GN - 14-28 Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet MB - 14-150 KVNV (TV), Middletown Township, NJ, Alternative PSIP Proposal RM-11728 - Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Commission's Rules Governing Practices of Video Programming Vendors MB 14-57 - Applications of Comcast Corporation and Time Warner Cable Inc., Charter Communications Inc., and SpinCo for Consent to Assign Licenses or Transfer Control of Licensees; MB Docket No. 14-90 - Applications of AT&T Inc. and DirecTV for consent to Assign Licenses of Transfer Control of Licenses
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Oppose H.Con.Res.16/ S.Con.Res.6 the Local Radio Freedom Act Support H.R. 4079/S. 2321, the Songwriter Equity Act Support H.R. 4772, RESPECT Act, Copyright protection and enforcement Support H.R. 4588, the Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, Support broadcast performance right,Music licensing reform
Client expense: $70,889 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-Piracy H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. HR4772, Regarding performance royalties for pre-1972 recordings. Issues related to Internet radio. Review of copyright law generally. HR4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. S2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, a bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocating for increased performance rights for musical artists: Oppose H.Con.Res.16 and S. Con Res. 6 (the Local Radio Freedom Act). Support Act. H.R.3219 - the Free Market Royalty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Spectrum issues generallyH.Con.Res. 16, the Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con. Res. 6, the Local Radio Freedom Act Implementation of the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, and D block and spectrum issues generally; Monitoring tax reform proposals including those impacting the deductibility of advertising expenses; Monitored legislation and hearings affecting the broadcasting industry, generally; Monitored FCC nomination hearings; Worked On Reauthorization Of The Satellite Home Viewer Legislation; Monitored Appropriations Bills For Provisions Affecting The Broadcast Industry; Monitored Agency Action And Hearings On Use Of Drones.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 3219 - Free Market Royalty Act; HR 4079 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; HR 5036 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.Con.Res. 16 - the Local Radio Freedom Act; S.Con.Res. 6 - the Local Radio Freedom Act; S.1721 - Furthering Access and Networks for Sports Act; S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014; Issues related to satellite television carriage; Issues related to broadcast television copyright.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Support for S.Con.Res. 6 and H.Con.Res. 16, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Music licensing. Songwriter Equity Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Support for S.Con.Res. 6 and H.Con.Res. 16, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Discussion of digital streaming rates. Songwriter Equity Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP TPA Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit lawsLegislative proposals on digital royalty rates Issues regarding First Sale HR 3219 - Free Market Royalty Act DOC Green Paper "Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in The Digital Economy" Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings Copyright Review Hearings in Congress Copyright office roundtables and comments on orphan works and mass digitization, music licensing, making available, Recordatin DOC/NTIA/PTO Process on Improving Notice and Takedown, roundtable on remixes, First Sale, statutory damages HR 4079 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014 S.2321 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014 HR 4772 - The RESPECT Act S. 2321 - The RESPECT Act S.CON.RES.6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES.16 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 5586 - Your Own Devices Act Trade Secrets Act
Client expense: $895,585 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-Piracy H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio.
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. HR 4772, Regarding performance royalties for pre-1972 recordings. Issues related to Internet radio. Review of copyright law generally.
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio.
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE