JILL BURKE

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act), to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stronger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act); specific interest in S.A.4324 and S.A.4394 that would require foreign manufactures or products imported in the United state to establish registered agencts in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1255, to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. ____ (Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010), specific interest in the preemption of state consumer protection laws.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31, 2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken Amendment #2588, to prohibit the use of funds for any Federal defense contractor if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims. H.R. 1255 (no short title) to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in provision regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability. Lobbying with regard to subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability in the context of recently enacted health care reform, with specific interest in proposed funding for state based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1476/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act), specific interest in S.A. 4333 and S.A. 4376 in provisions that relate to medical malpractice liability. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws. H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in provision regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act), to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stronger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act); specific interest in S.A.4324 and S.A.4394 that would require foreign manufactures or products imported in the United state to establish registered agencts in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1255, to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. ____ (Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010), specific interest in the preemption of state consumer protection laws.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31, 2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken Amendment #2588, to prohibit the use of funds for any Federal defense contractor if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims. H.R. 1255 (no short title) to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in provision regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability. Lobbying with regard to subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. Lobbying with regard to the $20 billion Oil Spill Trust Fund and corresponding independent claims facility.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. Lobbying with regard to the $20 billion Oil Spill Trust Fund and corresponding independent claims facility.

H.R. 635 (National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act); to establish the National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws. General lobbying regarding workers compensation systems, including seeking an individual study of such systems.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability in the context of recently enacted health care reform, with specific interest in proposed funding for state based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1476/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act), specific interest in S.A. 4333 and S.A. 4376 in provisions that relate to medical malpractice liability. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws. H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws. H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability in the context of recently enacted health care reform, with specific interest in proposed funding for state based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1476/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act), specific interest in S.A. 4333 and S.A. 4376 in provisions that relate to medical malpractice liability. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act), to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stronger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act); specific interest in S.A.4324 and S.A.4394 that would require foreign manufactures or products imported in the United state to establish registered agencts in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1255, to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. ____ (Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010), specific interest in the preemption of state consumer protection laws.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31, 2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken Amendment #2588, to prohibit the use of funds for any Federal defense contractor if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims. H.R. 1255 (no short title) to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. Lobbying with regard to the $20 billion Oil Spill Trust Fund and corresponding independent claims facility.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. Lobbying with regard to the $20 billion Oil Spill Trust Fund and corresponding independent claims facility.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. Lobbying with regard to the $20 billion Oil Spill Trust Fund and corresponding independent claims facility.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas. S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes. H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker. S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages. S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability. S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31, 2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken Amendment #2588, to prohibit the use of funds for any Federal defense contractor if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims. H.R. 1255 (no short title) to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act), to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stronger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act); specific interest in S.A.4324 and S.A.4394 that would require foreign manufactures or products imported in the United state to establish registered agencts in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1255, to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. ____ (Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010), specific interest in the preemption of state consumer protection laws.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R.5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. H.R. 5281(Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts: H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability. Lobbying with regard to subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in provision regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act), to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stronger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act); specific interest in S.A.4324 and S.A.4394 that would require foreign manufactures or products imported in the United state to establish registered agencts in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1255, to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. ____ (Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010), specific interest in the preemption of state consumer protection laws.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31, 2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken Amendment #2588, to prohibit the use of funds for any Federal defense contractor if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims. H.R. 1255 (no short title) to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31, 2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken Amendment #2588, to prohibit the use of funds for any Federal defense contractor if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims. H.R. 1255 (no short title) to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws. H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws. H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act), to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stronger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act); specific interest in S.A.4324 and S.A.4394 that would require foreign manufactures or products imported in the United state to establish registered agencts in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1255, to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. ____ (Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010), specific interest in the preemption of state consumer protection laws.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act), to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stonger state consumer laws. H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of stronger state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (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. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act); specific interest in S.A.4324 and S.A.4394 that would require foreign manufactures or products imported in the United state to establish registered agencts in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1255, to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. ____ (Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010), specific interest in the preemption of state consumer protection laws.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability in the context of recently enacted health care reform, with specific interest in proposed funding for state based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1476/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act), specific interest in S.A. 4333 and S.A. 4376 in provisions that relate to medical malpractice liability. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws. H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws. H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability in the context of recently enacted health care reform, with specific interest in proposed funding for state based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. H.R. 1476/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 4213 (American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act), specific interest in S.A. 4333 and S.A. 4376 in provisions that relate to medical malpractice liability. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. Lobbying related to draft legislation to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Section 125, granting the Consumer Financial Protection Agency authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. Lobbying related to draft legislation to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act); specific interest Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority to restrict or prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in disputes arising under Federal securities laws. HR 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); specific interest in amendments related to preemption of stronger state consumer laws and amendments to create a private right of action under the bill. Conyers amendment #31, ,; to allow citizens who have been injured by a Consumer Financial Protection Agency covered entity to pursue private right of action in federal court. Marshall amendment #27, ,; to ensure that no private right of action may brought forward based on any provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency title. Bean amendment #141, not adopted, to preempt state consumer standards so that federal standards established by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency shall apply to a national bank or a Federal savings association. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal; also lobbying in response to Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 (a White Paper issued by Senator Baucus); specific interest in proposed health courts and other malpractice compensation models. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 6/30/09); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Coburn amendment #88, not offered as of 6/30/09; to establish a grant program for states to develop, implement, and evaluate three alternative models to the current tort litigation system, including an expert review panel, an administrative health care tribunal, and a combination of these systems. Enzi amendment #2, withdrawn; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement alternative compensation models for medical malpractice. Gregg amendment #29, not offered as of 6/30/09; to limit the legal rights of patients injured by negligent medical care. Gregg amendment #30, not agreed to; to place caps on damages in medical malpractice suits for grievances regarding obstetrical and gynecological services. Hatch amendment #5, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who seek emergency room services. Hatch amendment #6, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. Hatch amendment #8, withdrawn; to prohibit the conclusions and recommendations of the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation from being used by a plaintiff in a civil action against a health care provider, health care organization, or the manufacturer or seller of a medical product. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 1998 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to include emergency services and other related services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and to provide liability protection for hospitals, physicians, and other licensed independent practitioners who provide services to patients covered by EMTALA. H.R. 1188 (Access to Emergency Medical Services Act); specific interest in provision calling for the establishment of a United States Bipartisan Commission on Access to Emergency Medical Services to study emergency services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) including the potential legal liability of health care professionals and providers with respect to services furnished under EMTALA. H.R. 1745 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to cover the liability of volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Section 125, granting the Consumer Financial Protection Agency authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. Lobbying related to draft legislation to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. Lobbying related to draft legislation to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act); specific interest Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority to restrict or prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in disputes arising under Federal securities laws. HR 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); specific interest in amendments related to preemption of stronger state consumer laws and amendments to create a private right of action under the bill. Conyers amendment #31, ,; to allow citizens who have been injured by a Consumer Financial Protection Agency covered entity to pursue private right of action in federal court. Marshall amendment #27, ,; to ensure that no private right of action may brought forward based on any provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency title. Bean amendment #141, not adopted, to preempt state consumer standards so that federal standards established by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency shall apply to a national bank or a Federal savings association. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. Lobbying regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal; also lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal. Lobbying in Congress regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. S. 647 (Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act); To improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities, and to improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. Lobbying (not bill specific) regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans; also lobbying (not bill specific) regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation (not introduced following the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Wyeth v. Levine), relating to the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to FDA-regulated pharmaceuticals. Lobbying in Congress regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); Specific interest in the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); Specific interest in provision regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. S. 369 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act); specific interest in Cornyn amendment, not agreed to; to provide immunity to generic drug manufactuers who failed to warn of a known drug hazard. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for America Act); specific interest in Cantor motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.3950 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability; and specific interest in proposed amendments relating to medical liability tort reform; including; Ensign amendment #2927(offered and tabled by vote), and 17 amendments that were filed but not offered: Baucus amendment #3263; Corker amendment #3199; Enisgn amendment #3035; Ensign amendment #3036; Ensign amendment #3152; Graham/Chambliss amendment #2829; Grassley amendment #3182 Grassley amendment #3244 Grassley amendment #3245; Grassley amendment #3247; Hutchinson amendment #3141; Hutchinson amendment #3210; Kyl amendment #3097; McConnell amendment #3145; Murkowski amendment #3255; Snowe amendment #2948; and Udall amendment #3259. H.R. 3961 (Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act); specific interest in Gingrey motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal; also lobbying in response to Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 (a White Paper issued by Senator Baucus); specific interest in proposed health courts and other malpractice compensation models. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 6/30/09); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Coburn amendment #88, not offered as of 6/30/09; to establish a grant program for states to develop, implement, and evaluate three alternative models to the current tort litigation system, including an expert review panel, an administrative health care tribunal, and a combination of these systems. Enzi amendment #2, withdrawn; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement alternative compensation models for medical malpractice. Gregg amendment #29, not offered as of 6/30/09; to limit the legal rights of patients injured by negligent medical care. Gregg amendment #30, not agreed to; to place caps on damages in medical malpractice suits for grievances regarding obstetrical and gynecological services. Hatch amendment #5, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who seek emergency room services. Hatch amendment #6, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. Hatch amendment #8, withdrawn; to prohibit the conclusions and recommendations of the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation from being used by a plaintiff in a civil action against a health care provider, health care organization, or the manufacturer or seller of a medical product. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 1998 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to include emergency services and other related services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and to provide liability protection for hospitals, physicians, and other licensed independent practitioners who provide services to patients covered by EMTALA. H.R. 1188 (Access to Emergency Medical Services Act); specific interest in provision calling for the establishment of a United States Bipartisan Commission on Access to Emergency Medical Services to study emergency services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) including the potential legal liability of health care professionals and providers with respect to services furnished under EMTALA. H.R. 1745 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to cover the liability of volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Hatch amendment #6, not agreed to; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. America's Healthy Future Act (Finance Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Kyl amendment #C25, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions, to apply new restrictions on expert affidavits that must accompany any health care claim, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to pre-empt state law in civil medical liability actions. Cornyn amendment #D13, not agreed to; to dictate that all states receiving Medicaid funding enact a cap on non-economic damages for all civil medical liability actions against doctors and health care facilities. Ensign #D3, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages and punitive damages, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. Ensign #D4, not agreed to; to provide increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage funding for states that enact caps on non-economic damages and punitive damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Gordon amendment, adopted en bloc; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement certificate of merit and early offers alternative litigation compensation models for medical malpractice. Deal amendment, not agreed to; to expand the Federal Tort Claims Act to cover medical providers of emergency services for emergency room patient screenings. Burgess amendment, not agreed to; to limit liability for emergency care, and to apply medical malpractice caps for lawsuits against health care providers for services and treatments for which a provider seeks Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal; also lobbying in response to Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 (a White Paper issued by Senator Baucus); specific interest in proposed health courts and other malpractice compensation models. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 6/30/09); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Coburn amendment #88, not offered as of 6/30/09; to establish a grant program for states to develop, implement, and evaluate three alternative models to the current tort litigation system, including an expert review panel, an administrative health care tribunal, and a combination of these systems. Enzi amendment #2, withdrawn; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement alternative compensation models for medical malpractice. Gregg amendment #29, not offered as of 6/30/09; to limit the legal rights of patients injured by negligent medical care. Gregg amendment #30, not agreed to; to place caps on damages in medical malpractice suits for grievances regarding obstetrical and gynecological services. Hatch amendment #5, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who seek emergency room services. Hatch amendment #6, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. Hatch amendment #8, withdrawn; to prohibit the conclusions and recommendations of the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation from being used by a plaintiff in a civil action against a health care provider, health care organization, or the manufacturer or seller of a medical product. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 1998 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to include emergency services and other related services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and to provide liability protection for hospitals, physicians, and other licensed independent practitioners who provide services to patients covered by EMTALA. H.R. 1188 (Access to Emergency Medical Services Act); specific interest in provision calling for the establishment of a United States Bipartisan Commission on Access to Emergency Medical Services to study emergency services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) including the potential legal liability of health care professionals and providers with respect to services furnished under EMTALA. H.R. 1745 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to cover the liability of volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal; also lobbying in response to Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 (a White Paper issued by Senator Baucus); specific interest in proposed health courts and other malpractice compensation models. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 6/30/09); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Coburn amendment #88, not offered as of 6/30/09; to establish a grant program for states to develop, implement, and evaluate three alternative models to the current tort litigation system, including an expert review panel, an administrative health care tribunal, and a combination of these systems. Enzi amendment #2, withdrawn; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement alternative compensation models for medical malpractice. Gregg amendment #29, not offered as of 6/30/09; to limit the legal rights of patients injured by negligent medical care. Gregg amendment #30, not agreed to; to place caps on damages in medical malpractice suits for grievances regarding obstetrical and gynecological services. Hatch amendment #5, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who seek emergency room services. Hatch amendment #6, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. Hatch amendment #8, withdrawn; to prohibit the conclusions and recommendations of the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation from being used by a plaintiff in a civil action against a health care provider, health care organization, or the manufacturer or seller of a medical product. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 1998 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to include emergency services and other related services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and to provide liability protection for hospitals, physicians, and other licensed independent practitioners who provide services to patients covered by EMTALA. H.R. 1188 (Access to Emergency Medical Services Act); specific interest in provision calling for the establishment of a United States Bipartisan Commission on Access to Emergency Medical Services to study emergency services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) including the potential legal liability of health care professionals and providers with respect to services furnished under EMTALA. H.R. 1745 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to cover the liability of volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Section 125, granting the Consumer Financial Protection Agency authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act); specific interest Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority to restrict or prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in disputes arising under Federal securities laws. HR 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); specific interest in amendments related to preemption of stronger state consumer laws and amendments to create a private right of action under the bill. Conyers amendment #31, ,; to allow citizens who have been injured by a Consumer Financial Protection Agency covered entity to pursue private right of action in federal court. Marshall amendment #27, ,; to ensure that no private right of action may brought forward based on any provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency title. Bean amendment #141, not adopted, to preempt state consumer standards so that federal standards established by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency shall apply to a national bank or a Federal savings association. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Hatch amendment #6, not agreed to; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. America's Healthy Future Act (Finance Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Kyl amendment #C25, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions, to apply new restrictions on expert affidavits that must accompany any health care claim, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to pre-empt state law in civil medical liability actions. Cornyn amendment #D13, not agreed to; to dictate that all states receiving Medicaid funding enact a cap on non-economic damages for all civil medical liability actions against doctors and health care facilities. Ensign #D3, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages and punitive damages, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. Ensign #D4, not agreed to; to provide increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage funding for states that enact caps on non-economic damages and punitive damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Gordon amendment, adopted en bloc; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement certificate of merit and early offers alternative litigation compensation models for medical malpractice. Deal amendment, not agreed to; to expand the Federal Tort Claims Act to cover medical providers of emergency services for emergency room patient screenings. Burgess amendment, not agreed to; to limit liability for emergency care, and to apply medical malpractice caps for lawsuits against health care providers for services and treatments for which a provider seeks Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); Specific interest in the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal.

H.R. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); Specific interest in provision regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal. S. 369 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act); specific interest in Cornyn amendment, not agreed to; to provide immunity to generic drug manufactuers who failed to warn of a known drug hazard. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act); specific interest Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority to restrict or prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in disputes arising under Federal securities laws. HR 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); specific interest in amendments related to preemption of stronger state consumer laws and amendments to create a private right of action under the bill. Conyers amendment #31, ,; to allow citizens who have been injured by a Consumer Financial Protection Agency covered entity to pursue private right of action in federal court. Marshall amendment #27, ,; to ensure that no private right of action may brought forward based on any provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency title. Bean amendment #141, not adopted, to preempt state consumer standards so that federal standards established by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency shall apply to a national bank or a Federal savings association. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act); specific interest Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority to restrict or prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in disputes arising under Federal securities laws. HR 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); specific interest in amendments related to preemption of stronger state consumer laws and amendments to create a private right of action under the bill. Conyers amendment #31, ,; to allow citizens who have been injured by a Consumer Financial Protection Agency covered entity to pursue private right of action in federal court. Marshall amendment #27, ,; to ensure that no private right of action may brought forward based on any provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency title. Bean amendment #141, not adopted, to preempt state consumer standards so that federal standards established by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency shall apply to a national bank or a Federal savings association. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for America Act); specific interest in Cantor motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.3950 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability; and specific interest in proposed amendments relating to medical liability tort reform; including; Ensign amendment #2927(offered and tabled by vote), and 17 amendments that were filed but not offered: Baucus amendment #3263; Corker amendment #3199; Enisgn amendment #3035; Ensign amendment #3036; Ensign amendment #3152; Graham/Chambliss amendment #2829; Grassley amendment #3182 Grassley amendment #3244 Grassley amendment #3245; Grassley amendment #3247; Hutchinson amendment #3141; Hutchinson amendment #3210; Kyl amendment #3097; McConnell amendment #3145; Murkowski amendment #3255; Snowe amendment #2948; and Udall amendment #3259. H.R. 3961 (Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act); specific interest in Gingrey motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for America Act); specific interest in Cantor motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.3950 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability; and specific interest in proposed amendments relating to medical liability tort reform; including; Ensign amendment #2927(offered and tabled by vote), and 17 amendments that were filed but not offered: Baucus amendment #3263; Corker amendment #3199; Enisgn amendment #3035; Ensign amendment #3036; Ensign amendment #3152; Graham/Chambliss amendment #2829; Grassley amendment #3182 Grassley amendment #3244 Grassley amendment #3245; Grassley amendment #3247; Hutchinson amendment #3141; Hutchinson amendment #3210; Kyl amendment #3097; McConnell amendment #3145; Murkowski amendment #3255; Snowe amendment #2948; and Udall amendment #3259. H.R. 3961 (Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act); specific interest in Gingrey motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Hatch amendment #6, not agreed to; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. America's Healthy Future Act (Finance Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Kyl amendment #C25, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions, to apply new restrictions on expert affidavits that must accompany any health care claim, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to pre-empt state law in civil medical liability actions. Cornyn amendment #D13, not agreed to; to dictate that all states receiving Medicaid funding enact a cap on non-economic damages for all civil medical liability actions against doctors and health care facilities. Ensign #D3, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages and punitive damages, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. Ensign #D4, not agreed to; to provide increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage funding for states that enact caps on non-economic damages and punitive damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Gordon amendment, adopted en bloc; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement certificate of merit and early offers alternative litigation compensation models for medical malpractice. Deal amendment, not agreed to; to expand the Federal Tort Claims Act to cover medical providers of emergency services for emergency room patient screenings. Burgess amendment, not agreed to; to limit liability for emergency care, and to apply medical malpractice caps for lawsuits against health care providers for services and treatments for which a provider seeks Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for America Act); specific interest in Cantor motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.3950 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability; and specific interest in proposed amendments relating to medical liability tort reform; including; Ensign amendment #2927(offered and tabled by vote), and 17 amendments that were filed but not offered: Baucus amendment #3263; Corker amendment #3199; Enisgn amendment #3035; Ensign amendment #3036; Ensign amendment #3152; Graham/Chambliss amendment #2829; Grassley amendment #3182 Grassley amendment #3244 Grassley amendment #3245; Grassley amendment #3247; Hutchinson amendment #3141; Hutchinson amendment #3210; Kyl amendment #3097; McConnell amendment #3145; Murkowski amendment #3255; Snowe amendment #2948; and Udall amendment #3259. H.R. 3961 (Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act); specific interest in Gingrey motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal; also lobbying in response to Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 (a White Paper issued by Senator Baucus); specific interest in proposed health courts and other malpractice compensation models. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 6/30/09); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Coburn amendment #88, not offered as of 6/30/09; to establish a grant program for states to develop, implement, and evaluate three alternative models to the current tort litigation system, including an expert review panel, an administrative health care tribunal, and a combination of these systems. Enzi amendment #2, withdrawn; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement alternative compensation models for medical malpractice. Gregg amendment #29, not offered as of 6/30/09; to limit the legal rights of patients injured by negligent medical care. Gregg amendment #30, not agreed to; to place caps on damages in medical malpractice suits for grievances regarding obstetrical and gynecological services. Hatch amendment #5, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who seek emergency room services. Hatch amendment #6, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. Hatch amendment #8, withdrawn; to prohibit the conclusions and recommendations of the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation from being used by a plaintiff in a civil action against a health care provider, health care organization, or the manufacturer or seller of a medical product. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 1998 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to include emergency services and other related services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and to provide liability protection for hospitals, physicians, and other licensed independent practitioners who provide services to patients covered by EMTALA. H.R. 1188 (Access to Emergency Medical Services Act); specific interest in provision calling for the establishment of a United States Bipartisan Commission on Access to Emergency Medical Services to study emergency services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) including the potential legal liability of health care professionals and providers with respect to services furnished under EMTALA. H.R. 1745 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to cover the liability of volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for America Act); specific interest in Cantor motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.3950 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability; and specific interest in proposed amendments relating to medical liability tort reform; including; Ensign amendment #2927(offered and tabled by vote), and 17 amendments that were filed but not offered: Baucus amendment #3263; Corker amendment #3199; Enisgn amendment #3035; Ensign amendment #3036; Ensign amendment #3152; Graham/Chambliss amendment #2829; Grassley amendment #3182 Grassley amendment #3244 Grassley amendment #3245; Grassley amendment #3247; Hutchinson amendment #3141; Hutchinson amendment #3210; Kyl amendment #3097; McConnell amendment #3145; Murkowski amendment #3255; Snowe amendment #2948; and Udall amendment #3259. H.R. 3961 (Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act); specific interest in Gingrey motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal; also lobbying in response to Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 (a White Paper issued by Senator Baucus); specific interest in proposed health courts and other malpractice compensation models. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 6/30/09); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Coburn amendment #88, not offered as of 6/30/09; to establish a grant program for states to develop, implement, and evaluate three alternative models to the current tort litigation system, including an expert review panel, an administrative health care tribunal, and a combination of these systems. Enzi amendment #2, withdrawn; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement alternative compensation models for medical malpractice. Gregg amendment #29, not offered as of 6/30/09; to limit the legal rights of patients injured by negligent medical care. Gregg amendment #30, not agreed to; to place caps on damages in medical malpractice suits for grievances regarding obstetrical and gynecological services. Hatch amendment #5, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who seek emergency room services. Hatch amendment #6, not offered as of 6/30/09; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. Hatch amendment #8, withdrawn; to prohibit the conclusions and recommendations of the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation from being used by a plaintiff in a civil action against a health care provider, health care organization, or the manufacturer or seller of a medical product. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 1998 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to include emergency services and other related services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and to provide liability protection for hospitals, physicians, and other licensed independent practitioners who provide services to patients covered by EMTALA. H.R. 1188 (Access to Emergency Medical Services Act); specific interest in provision calling for the establishment of a United States Bipartisan Commission on Access to Emergency Medical Services to study emergency services pursuant to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) including the potential legal liability of health care professionals and providers with respect to services furnished under EMTALA. H.R. 1745 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act); to amend the Public Health Service Act to cover the liability of volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund. S. 391 (Healthy Americans Act); specific interest in provisions in Title VI and VII relating to payments to States for implementing measures related to liability for medical malpractice. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally. Affordable Health Choices Act (HELP Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Hatch amendment #6, not agreed to; to shield doctors and hospitals from liability for medical malpractice while limiting the legal rights of patients who reside in rural and medically underserved communities. America's Healthy Future Act (Finance Committee health care reform bill; unnumbered as of 9/30/2009); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Kyl amendment #C25, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions, to apply new restrictions on expert affidavits that must accompany any health care claim, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to pre-empt state law in civil medical liability actions. Cornyn amendment #D13, not agreed to; to dictate that all states receiving Medicaid funding enact a cap on non-economic damages for all civil medical liability actions against doctors and health care facilities. Ensign #D3, not agreed to; to cap non-economic damages and punitive damages, to eliminate joint and several liability, and to place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. Ensign #D4, not agreed to; to provide increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage funding for states that enact caps on non-economic damages and punitive damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and place additional restrictions on expert witnesses in all civil medical liability actions against health care providers and health care institutions. H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in amendments relating to liability for medical negligence: Gordon amendment, adopted en bloc; to provide federal funding for states to develop and implement certificate of merit and early offers alternative litigation compensation models for medical malpractice. Deal amendment, not agreed to; to expand the Federal Tort Claims Act to cover medical providers of emergency services for emergency room patient screenings. Burgess amendment, not agreed to; to limit liability for emergency care, and to apply medical malpractice caps for lawsuits against health care providers for services and treatments for which a provider seeks Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act); specific interest Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority to restrict or prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in disputes arising under Federal securities laws. HR 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); specific interest in amendments related to preemption of stronger state consumer laws and amendments to create a private right of action under the bill. Conyers amendment #31, ,; to allow citizens who have been injured by a Consumer Financial Protection Agency covered entity to pursue private right of action in federal court. Marshall amendment #27, ,; to ensure that no private right of action may brought forward based on any provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency title. Bean amendment #141, not adopted, to preempt state consumer standards so that federal standards established by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency shall apply to a national bank or a Federal savings association. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (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. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.