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H.R. 1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. Lobbying with regard to the efficiency of compensating patients suffering vaccine-related injuries under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Lobbying with regard to Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R 1517 (Holly Lynn James Act); specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to relator fees and disclosure requirements in whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 6-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; and lobbying with specific interest in the nomination of George Beck to the Middle District of Alabama. Lobbying with regard to the rulemaking process as required under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

H.R. 1873/S. 987 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 06-30-2011; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. H.R.2219 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012); specific interest to the enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in the employment contracts of defense contractors. General lobbying on the issue of enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts. (The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 06-30-2011; to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving drug manufacturers. Lobbying with regard to corporate accountability for exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances; and with regard to asbestos bankruptcy trusts.

H.R.1873/S. 987 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 09-30-2011; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. H.R.2219 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012); specific interest in the enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in the employment contracts of defense contractors. General lobbying on the issue of enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts. (The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 09-30-2011; to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving drug manufacturers. Lobbying with regard to corporate accountability for exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances; and with regard to asbestos bankruptcy trusts.

S. 453/ H.R. 873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes. (Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; specific interest in liability implications of Amtrak privitization. H.R. 1887 (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011); specific interest in provisions relating to preemption of state based causes of action.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 1606/H.R. 3010 (Regulatory Accountability Act); to provide new requirements under that Administrative Procedure Act for major rules. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. S. 1061/H.R. 1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 658 (FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011); specific interest in provisions relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information. S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act); specific interest in provisions relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information. H.R.2553 (Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV); specific interest in proposals relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information. H.R.2887 (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act); specific interest in proposals relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information.

S. 968 (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. H.R. 2577 (SAFE Data Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. S. 813 (Cyber Security Public Awareness Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. S. 413 (Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. (Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Authority and Information Sharing Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 09-30-2011; specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. S. 1408 (Data Breach Notification Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action; specific interest in amendments relating to the authority of State Attorneys General to hire private counsel. S. 1151 (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action; specific interest in amendments relating to the authority of State Attorneys General to hire private counsel. S. 1535 (Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action; specific interest in amendments relating to the authority of State Attorneys General to hire private counsel. S. 1207 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. H.R. 2577 (SAFE Data Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action.

H.R. 658 (FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011); specific interest in provisions relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information. S. 223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act); specific interest in provisions relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information. H.R.2553 (Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV); specific interest in proposals relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information. H.R.2887 (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act); specific interest in proposals relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 1606/H.R. 3010 (Regulatory Accountability Act); to provide new requirements under that Administrative Procedure Act for major rules. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. S. 1061/H.R. 1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 304 (no short title); to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. S. 695 (Commercial Driver Compliance Improvement Act); to require the use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations. S. 453/ H.R. 873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes.

H.R. 304 (no short title); to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. S. 453/ H.R. 873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes. (Competition for Intercity Rail Passenger in America), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2011; specific interest in liability implications of Amtrak privitization.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R 1517 (Holly Lynn James Act); specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to relator fees and disclosure requirements in whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 6-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; and lobbying with specific interest in the nomination of George Beck to the Middle District of Alabama. Lobbying with regard to the rulemaking process as required under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act); specific interest in House Amdt. 85 to defund the Equal Access to Justice program, and House Amdt.159 to defund the the Consumer Product Safety Commission Product Safety Database. H.R. 887(no short title); to direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on Indian land fractionation, and for other purposes, specific interest in the modification of attorney's fees. (Holly Lynn James Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 1606/H.R. 3010 (Regulatory Accountability Act); to provide new requirements under that Administrative Procedure Act for major rules. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. S. 1061/H.R. 1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act); specific interest in House Amdt. 85 to defund the Equal Access to Justice program, and House Amdt.159 to defund the the Consumer Product Safety Commission Product Safety Database. H.R. 887(no short title); to direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on Indian land fractionation, and for other purposes, specific interest in the modification of attorney's fees. (Holly Lynn James Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R 1517 (Holly Lynn James Act); specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to relator fees and disclosure requirements in whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 6-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; and lobbying with specific interest in the nomination of George Beck to the Middle District of Alabama. Lobbying with regard to the rulemaking process as required under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 1606/H.R. 3010 (Regulatory Accountability Act); to provide new requirements under that Administrative Procedure Act for major rules. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. S. 1061/H.R. 1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 304 (no short title); to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. S. 695 (Commercial Driver Compliance Improvement Act); to require the use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations. S. 453/ H.R. 873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes.

H.R. 304 (no short title); to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. S. 453/ H.R. 873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes. (Competition for Intercity Rail Passenger in America), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2011; specific interest in liability implications of Amtrak privitization.

S. 453/ H.R. 873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes. (Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; specific interest in liability implications of Amtrak privitization. H.R. 1887 (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011); specific interest in provisions relating to preemption of state based causes of action.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act); specific interest in House Amdt. 85 to defund the Equal Access to Justice program, and House Amdt.159 to defund the the Consumer Product Safety Commission Product Safety Database. H.R. 887(no short title); to direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on Indian land fractionation, and for other purposes, specific interest in the modification of attorney's fees. (Holly Lynn James Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

S. 218/H.R. 5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally. H.R.963 (See Something, Say Something Act of 2011); to grant immunity from civil liability to persons who report suspicious activity indicating that an individual may be engaging in terrorism.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 1606/H.R. 3010 (Regulatory Accountability Act); to provide new requirements under that Administrative Procedure Act for major rules. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. S. 1061/H.R. 1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act); specific interest in House Amdt. 85 to defund the Equal Access to Justice program, and House Amdt.159 to defund the the Consumer Product Safety Commission Product Safety Database. H.R. 887(no short title); to direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on Indian land fractionation, and for other purposes, specific interest in the modification of attorney's fees. (Holly Lynn James Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R 1517 (Holly Lynn James Act); specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment. Lobbying with regard to relator fees and disclosure requirements in whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 6-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; and lobbying with specific interest in the nomination of George Beck to the Middle District of Alabama. Lobbying with regard to the rulemaking process as required under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

S. 623/H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts. H.R. 394 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 299/ H.R. 10 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011); to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 1606/H.R. 3010 (Regulatory Accountability Act); to provide new requirements under that Administrative Procedure Act for major rules. Lobbying with regard to the Judicial Conference of the United States' proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Lobbying with regard to certification of class actions. S. 1061/H.R. 1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Protecting the Expression and Transmission of Ideas and Thoughts in Our Nation Act), draft bill not formally introduced as of 9-30-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

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

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. S. 3800 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; specific interest in enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in defense contracts. S.510 (FDA Food Safety Modernization Act); to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply; specific interest in preemption of state consumer laws. Lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes-of-action involving drug manufacturers.

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

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying on fiancial reform as it relates to protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authoiryt of state attorney generals and preemption ot state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. S. 3800 ( Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011), making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; specific interest in enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in defense contracts.

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

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. S. 3800 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; specific interest in enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in defense contracts. S.510 (FDA Food Safety Modernization Act); to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply; specific interest in preemption of state consumer laws. Lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes-of-action involving drug manufacturers.

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

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying on fiancial reform as it relates to protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authoiryt of state attorney generals and preemption ot state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. S. 3800 ( Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011), making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; specific interest in enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in defense contracts.

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

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

H.R. 1260/ S. 515/ S. 610 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and issues pertaining to the liability of banks when unlawfully using patented check imaging technology.

H.R. 1260/ S. 515/ S. 610 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and issues pertaining to the liability of banks when unlawfully using patented check imaging technology.

H.R. 1260/ S. 515/ S. 610 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and issues pertaining to the liability of banks when unlawfully using patented check imaging technology. H.R.4954, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings.

H.R. 1260/ S. 515/ S. 610 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and issues pertaining to the liability of banks when unlawfully using patented check imaging technology. S.3728 (the Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act); to extend protection to fashion design, and for other purposes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 372 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010); to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3808 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010); to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to the proximate causation standard under the Federal Employers Liability Act . Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

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

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

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

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

H.R. 2519/ S. 437; to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases. General lobbying on deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contigency fee cases.

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

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 372 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010); to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3808 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010); to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to the proximate causation standard under the Federal Employers Liability Act . Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 372 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010); to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3808 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010); to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to the proximate causation standard under the Federal Employers Liability Act . Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

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

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

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

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

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 372 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010); to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3808 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010); to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to the proximate causation standard under the Federal Employers Liability Act . Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

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

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

H.R. 4626 (Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act); to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. S. 3800 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; specific interest in enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in defense contracts. S.510 (FDA Food Safety Modernization Act); to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply; specific interest in preemption of state consumer laws. Lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes-of-action involving drug manufacturers.

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

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

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying on fiancial reform as it relates to protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authoiryt of state attorney generals and preemption ot state consumer laws. S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. S. 3800 ( Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011), making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; specific interest in enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in defense contracts.

H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally. Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies. Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability. Lobbying with regard to the use of federal surveys for hospital safety.

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

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

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

H.R. 1260/ S. 515/ S. 610 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and issues pertaining to the liability of banks when unlawfully using patented check imaging technology. H.R.4954, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings.

S.3305 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3306 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5214 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5355 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility. S. 3472 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full costs of oil spills, and for other purposes. S.3542 (Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010), to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, to establish a Commission to investigate and report on corrective measures to prevent similar incidents, to improve the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and Federal oil spill research, and for other purposes. General lobbying on the claims process under the Oil Pollution Act, the $20 billion Trust Fund and independent claims facility. S. 3209 (Safe Chemicals Act or 2010), to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed, and for other purposes, specific interest in the preemption of state laws and asbestos liability. H.R. ____ (Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010), to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that the public and the environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure, and for other purposes, specific interest in the preemption of state laws and asbestos liability. H.R. 5119/S. 3224 (Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2009), to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.

S.3305 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3306 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5214 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5355 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility. S. 3472 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full costs of oil spills, and for other purposes. S.3542 (Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010), to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, to establish a Commission to investigate and report on corrective measures to prevent similar incidents, to improve the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and Federal oil spill research, and for other purposes. General lobbying on the claims process under the Oil Pollution Act, the $20 billion Trust Fund and independent claims facility. S. 3209 (Safe Chemicals Act or 2010), to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed, and for other purposes, specific interest in the preemption of state laws and asbestos liability. H.R. ____ (Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010), to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that the public and the environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure, and for other purposes, specific interest in the preemption of state laws and asbestos liability. H.R. 5119/S. 3224 (Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2009), to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.

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

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 372 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010); to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3808 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010); to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to the proximate causation standard under the Federal Employers Liability Act . Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

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

S.3305 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. S. 3306 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5214 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. H.R. 5355 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility. S. 3472 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full costs of oil spills, and for other purposes. S.3542 (Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010), to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, to establish a Commission to investigate and report on corrective measures to prevent similar incidents, to improve the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and Federal oil spill research, and for other purposes. General lobbying on the claims process under the Oil Pollution Act, the $20 billion Trust Fund and independent claims facility. S. 3209 (Safe Chemicals Act or 2010), to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed, and for other purposes, specific interest in the preemption of state laws and asbestos liability. H.R. ____ (Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010), to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that the public and the environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure, and for other purposes, specific interest in the preemption of state laws and asbestos liability. H.R. 5119/S. 3224 (Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2009), to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5381/S. 3302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act), to require motor vehicle safety standards relating to vehicle electronics and to reauthorize and provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with specific interest in the preemption of state laws. H.R. 6150 (no short title), to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to consumer safety as it relates to cars with keyless ignition.

H.R. 5381/S. 3302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act), to require motor vehicle safety standards relating to vehicle electronics and to reauthorize and provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, specific interest in the preemption of state laws. H.R. 6150/S. 3982 (no short title); to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.3884 (Commercial Driver Compliance Improvement Act); to require the use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations.

H.R. 1508/ S. 537/ H.R. 5419 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases. S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5281 (Removal Clarification Act of 2010); to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. S. 372 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010); to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3808 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010); to require any Federal or State court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a State other than the State where the court is located when such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce. Lobbying with regard to the proximate causation standard under the Federal Employers Liability Act . Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.R. 5381/S. 3302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act), to require motor vehicle safety standards relating to vehicle electronics and to reauthorize and provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, specific interest in the preemption of state laws. H.R. 6150/S. 3982 (no short title); to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.3884 (Commercial Driver Compliance Improvement Act); to require the use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations.

H.R. 5381/S. 3302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act), to require motor vehicle safety standards relating to vehicle electronics and to reauthorize and provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with specific interest in the preemption of state laws. H.R. 6150 (no short title), to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to consumer safety as it relates to cars with keyless ignition.

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

H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability in the context of health care reform, with specific interest in proposed funding for state based demonstration projects relating to medical liability. Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.

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

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

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