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Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009. H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit. R&D Tax Credit. H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. IRC Section 901(I) guidance. Notice 2008-91 guidance. Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act. Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION via MICROSOFT CORPORATION
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. Health IT procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including issues related to Health IT. Energy and the environment. American Clean Energy and Secuity Act. S. 773, Cyber-Security Act of 2009. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, Permornance Rights Act. S. 379, Performance Right Act. Orphan Works legislation. Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement.
To require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content.
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004). H.R. 231, The Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit.
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009. H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit. R&D Tax Credit. H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. IRC Section 901(I) guidance. Notice 2008-91 guidance. Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act. Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues.
S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, Permornance Rights Act. S. 379, Performance Right Act. Orphan Works legislation. Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement.
S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, Permornance Rights Act. S. 379, Performance Right Act. Orphan Works legislation. Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement.
S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, Permornance Rights Act. S. 379, Performance Right Act. Orphan Works legislation. Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement.
S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, Permornance Rights Act. S. 379, Performance Right Act. Orphan Works legislation. Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. Health IT procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including issues related to Health IT. Energy and the environment. American Clean Energy and Secuity Act. S. 773, Cyber-Security Act of 2009. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Stronger Economy, Stronger Borders Act of 2009
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. S. 9, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2009.
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007.
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Broadband. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. Treatment of "orphan" works. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. Treatment of "orphan" works. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Investment in America Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. IRC Sections 956 and 965. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues). H.R. 1424, To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008.
Investment in America Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(I). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
Investment in America Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(I). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
Investment in America Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues).
Investment in America Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues).
Investment in America Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues). H.R. 1424, To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008.
Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including issues related to Health IT. Free Trade Agrements: US-Korea, US-Colombia, US-Panama.
Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008.
Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008.
Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including issues related to Health IT. Free Trade Agrements: US-Korea, US-Colombia, US-Panama.
Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global online Freedom Act. China SEC/JCCT.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability, innovation, and competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Peru in 2008, Singapore in 2009, Japan in 2010, and the United States in 2011. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance. Emerging threats to IP rights outside the United States.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global online Freedom Act. China SEC/JCCT.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability, innovation, and competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Peru in 2008, Singapore in 2009, Japan in 2010, and the United States in 2011. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance. Emerging threats to IP rights in third countries.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including issues related to Health IT. Free Trade Agrements: US-Korea, US-Colombia, US-Panama.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including issues related to Health IT. Free Trade Agrements: US-Korea, US-Colombia, US-Panama.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues).
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. IRC Sections 956 and 965. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues). H.R. 1424, To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(I). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(I). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues). H.R. 1424, To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues).
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007.
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. Treatment of "orphan" works. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP.
Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. Treatment of "orphan" works. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP.
Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICROSOFT CORPORATION · Firm: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
H.R. 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009. H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit. R&D Tax Credit. H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. IRC Section 901(I) guidance. Notice 2008-91 guidance. Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act. Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues.
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. S. 9, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2009.
Promoting excellence in technology, education, standards, and science.
Broadband. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue.
S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, Permornance Rights Act. S. 379, Performance Right Act. Orphan Works legislation. Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement.
Innovation and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities.
Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, and US-Colombia) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability, innovation, and competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance. Emerging threats to IP rights outside the United States.
Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004). H.R. 231, The Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
MICROSOFT CORPORATION via MICROSOFT CORPORATION
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. IRC Sections 956 and 965. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues). H.R. 1424, To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008.
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Broadband. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including issues related to Health IT. Free Trade Agrements: US-Korea, US-Colombia, US-Panama.
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 5882, A bill to recapture employment-based visas previously authorized by Congress but unused because of processing delays. H.R. 5921, A bill to eliminate per country limitations on employment-based visas. H.R. 6039, A bill to exempt graduates of U.S. universities with advanced STEM degrees from the annual limit on employment-based visas. WTO Doha Round (Mode 4); Trade Adjustment Assistance. H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability, innovation, and competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Peru in 2008, Singapore in 2009, Japan in 2010, and the United States in 2011. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance. Emerging threats to IP rights outside the United States.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Innovation and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
MICROSOFT CORPORATION via MICROSOFT CORPORATION
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, and related Senate concerns regarding voluntary business principles. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high-tech sector. H.R. 6060, S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008.
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007.
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2008. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking on Test Procedures for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies (Docket No. EERE-2008-BT-TP-0004).
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. H.R. 5882, A bill to recapture employment-based visas previously authorized by Congress but unused because of processing delays. H.R. 5921, A bill to eliminate per country limitations on employment-based visas. H.R. 6039, A bill to exempt graduates of U.S. universities with advanced STEM degrees from the annual limit on employment-based visas. WTO Doha Round (Mode 4). H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability, innovation, and competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Peru in 2008, Singapore in 2009, Japan in 2010, and the United States in 2011. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance. Emerging threats to IP rights in third countries.
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues). H.R. 1424, To provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008. S. 3600, Patent Reform Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Innovation and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2008 · second_quarter · 2A
Innovation and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues).
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. H.R. 5882, A bill to recapture employment-based visas previously authorized by Congress but unused because of processing delays. H.R. 5921, A bill to eliminate per country limitations on employment-based visas. H.R. 6039, A bill to exempt graduates of U.S. universities with advanced STEM degrees from the annual limit on employment-based visas. WTO Doha Round (Mode 4). H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms. H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. H.R. 5882, A bill to recapture employment-based visas previously authorized by Congress but unused because of processing delays. H.R. 5921, A bill to eliminate per country limitations on employment-based visas. H.R. 6039, A bill to exempt graduates of U.S. universities with advanced STEM degrees from the annual limit on employment-based visas. WTO Doha Round (Mode 4). H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(l). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions. S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues).
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Innovation and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act. H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act. H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008. Competition in the online advertising market.
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act. China SED/JCCT. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP. S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2008 · first_quarter · 1A
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
Innovation and competitiveness. Science development; technical computing; basic research priorities. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
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2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag).
Competition in online advertising market. Child Online safety issues. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act.
Broadband. DTV Transition. VOIP, E911 and Autolocation. VOIP and Accessibility issues.
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. Treatment of "orphan" works. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Open XML ISO Standards vote. H.R. 1 (S. 4), Improving America's Security Act of 2007. H.R. 811 (S. 1487), Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007. H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007. S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007. H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. China SED/JCCT. H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008. S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act. H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global online Freedom Act. China SEC/JCCT.
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(I). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Reform of security name-check system.
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments. Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings). Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works). Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag). Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement. Treatment of "orphan" works. S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007. S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act. H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP.
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
Competition in online advertising market. Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360. Online privacy issues. H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act. S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act. H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act. H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act. H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007. S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act. S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act. Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
Broadband. VOIP, E911. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Digital Audio Broadcasting issues. Section 629, Two Way cable issue. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
Innovation and competitiveness. Science development; technical computing; basic research priorities. H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. IRC Section 409A. IRC Section 954. H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007. Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7. IRC Section 901(I). Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues. H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China. Interoperability innovation competitiveness. Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks. European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry. Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry. Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR). Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008. Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements. H.R. 275, Global online Freedom Act. China SEC/JCCT.
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Reform of security name-check system.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. HR 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).
H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007. S. 41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007.
H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act.
Special 301. Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Columbia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues. Software piracy, competition, procurement, and market access issues in China.
H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.
Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security. Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the softward industry. HHS IT e-health procurement. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development.
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. Innovation and competitiveness. Science development.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)