mr JOHN BOWMAN

S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute.

H.R. 1568 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017); creates a national hiring standard for motor carriers. S. 1655/H.R. 3353 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. H.R. 1625, Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, meal and rest breaks provision that would preempt state laws. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state laws governing meal and rest breaks. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers.

H.R. 1726 (Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017); amends title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title. S. 1129/H.R. 2518 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R. 2810 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service.

H.R. 985 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. H.R. 2359 (FCRA Liability Harmonization Act); amends the civil liability requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include requirements relating to class actions. H.R. 725 (Innocent Party Protection Act); amends title 28, United States Code, to affect claims of fraudulent joinder. H.R. 720 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. H.R. 3487; amends section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to provide that the requirement for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case. H.R. 2660 (APPEAL Act); provides exclusive original jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for cases regarding an executive order, action, or memorandum. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations. S. 951/H.R. 5 (Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 21/H.R. 26 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 34/H.R. 21 (Midnight Rules Relief Act); amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules. S. 56 (RED Tape Act of 2017); prohibits a federal agency from issuing a rule that causes a new financial or administrative burden on businesses or people in the United States unless the agency has repealed or amended two or more such existing rules. S. 69 (Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017); sets forth general requirements for the federal regulatory system, including the protection of public health, welfare, safety, and the environment, the promotion of predictability in the regulatory process, and the consideration of benefits and costs of regulations. S. 584/H.R. 33 (Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act); amends chapter 6 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules. H.R. 74 (REVIEW Act of 2017); prohibits a final agency rule from being published or taking effect until the agency submits the rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the OIRA makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule. H.R. 75 (ALERT Act of 2017); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings. H.R. 76 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. H.R. 78 (SEC Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require new standards to issue new rules and mandating a review of existing regulations. H.R. 978 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017); establish an independent advisory committee to review certain regulations. S. 288 (Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017); requires notice and comment for certain interpretative rules. S. 579 (Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2017); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. H.R. 2887 (No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017); stipulates that a State may tax or regulate a persons activity in interstate commerce only when such person is physically present in the State during the period in which the tax or regulation is imposed. S. 119/H.R. 469 (Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017); establishes public notice and comment procedures and motion to intervene standards for civil actions seeking to compel agency action and alleging that an agency is unlawfully withholding or unreasonably delaying an agency action, and for consent decrees or settlement agreements that require agency action, relating to a regulatory action that would affect the rights of: (1) private persons other than the person bringing the action; or (2) a state, local, or tribal government. H.R. 1430 (HONEST Act); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 378/H.R. 1033 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. S. 328/H.R. 968 (Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017); enforces the Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of effective counsel at all stages of the adversarial process, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide declaratory and injunctive relief against systemic violations of such right. S. 333/S. 522/H.R. 732 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017); limits donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. H.R. 620 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 1493 (ADA Lawsuit Clarification Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to the emoluments clause. General lobbying with regard to nominations to executive agencies. General lobbying with regard to regulatory reform. General lobbying with regard to Federal judicial selection. General lobbying with regard to injunctive relief. General lobbying related to federalizing the treatment of non-disclosure agreements. General lobbying with regard to intermediate care facility class actions.

H.R. 3388 (SELF DRIVE Act); amends title 49, United States Code, regarding the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over highly automated vehicles, to provide safety measures for such vehicles S. 1885 (AV START Act); supports the development of highly automated vehicle safety technologies. General lobbying with regard to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. General lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall. General lobbying with regard to autonomous, semi-autonomous, and connected vehicles. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation concerning NHTSA standards for vehicle electronics and data. General lobbying with regard to Department of Transportation Policy Guidelines concerning highly automated vehicles.

Lobbying with regard to the nomination of Diana Furchtgott-Roth, to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation on liability in roadway accidents involving buses.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to the CMS long term care rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.

H.R. 1215 (Protecting Access to Care Act); establishes provisions governing health care lawsuits, including limiting noneconomic damages to $250,000. S. 808/H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 1565 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 1704 (ACCESS Act of 2017); affects healthcare lawsuits by limiting liability and capping noneconomic damages, among other measures. H.R. 1118 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); limits liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products during the regular course of trade or business. S. 781/H.R. 1876 (Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act); limits the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster. S. 1134/H.R. 2437 (Back the Blue Act); alters rules governing criminal and civil rights cases against government entities. H.R. 1103 (Child Abuse Accountability Enhancement Act); amends title 10, United States Code, to provide for garnishment pursuant to a court order to satisfy a judgment against a retired member of the uniformed services for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child. S. 1693 (Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of that Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sex trafficking. H.R. 1865 (Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes. H.R. 459 (Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017); provides for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking. S. 1426 (United States Center for Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017); amends the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to expand the purposes of the corporation, to designate the United States Center for Safe Sport. H.R. 3808 (Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017); preempts New York state law and precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving federal financial assistance. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law. General lobbying opposing the federalization of tort reform.

S. 1519/H.R. 2810 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy. H.R. 3354 (Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018); makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. S. 1655/H.R. 3353 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. H.R. 3921 (HEALTHY KIDS Act); extends funding through FY2022 for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Childhood Obesity Demonstration Project. H.R. 3922 (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act); extending funding for certain public health programs. General lobbying with regard to the Children's Health Insurance Program. General lobbying with regard to extending the provisions of the 2013 Bipartisan Budget Act Third Party Liability Provisions. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget. General lobbying with regard to policy riders in the budget. General lobbying with regard to implementation of budget reconciliation instructions. General lobbying with regard to the appropriations process and policy riders.

H.R. 2936 (Resilient Federal Forests Act); affects forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands.

S. 1948; prohibits an Indian tribe from asserting sovereign immunity as a defense in an inter partes review of the validity of a patent. General lobbying with regard to patent venue reform proposals. General lobbying with regard to copyright reform proposals. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery, or heightened pleading standards.

General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. General lobbying with regard to close call reporting of rail incidents.

S. 1405 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017); amends title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration. H.R. 2997 (21st Century AIRR Act); transferring operation of air traffic services currently provided by the Federal Aviation Administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1431/S. 1432 (Volunteer Pilot Protection Act of 2017); provides liability protection for volunteer pilots who fly for the public benefit. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying with regard to preemption of common law remedies in aviation cases.

S. 1693 (Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to specify that communications decency provisions protecting providers from liability for the private blocking or screening of offensive material shall not be construed to impair the enforcement of, or limit availability of victim restitution or civil remedies under, state or federal criminal or civil laws relating to sex trafficking of children or sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. H.R. 1865 (Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to specify that communications decency provisions protecting providers or users of interactive computer services from liability for the private blocking or screening of offensive material shall not be construed to impair the enforcement of, or limit availability of victim restitution or civil remedies under, state or federal criminal or civil laws relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking. General lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals. General lobbying with regard to liability for data breach. General lobbying with regard to consumer data retention.

S. 317/H.R. 71 (Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act); provides taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them. H.R. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. S. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. H.Res.667; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. H.Res.668; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. General lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. General lobbying with regard to tax reform.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S. 2155 (Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act); amends current banking and financial regulation laws. H.R. 5037 (Securities Fraud Act of 2018); provides exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors fiduciary rule General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review. General lobbying on issues related to shareholder arbitration.

General lobbying with regard to gun manufacturer liability, assault weapons, and the applicability of PLCAA. S. 556/S. 405/S. 659 (Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015); protects and enhances opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 3081/S. 1778 (TELE-MED Act of 2015); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 4152 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.

General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. Lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; ensures that contractors who are bidding on government contracts abide by employment law and are not able to force employees into arbitration for certain sexual assault and civil rights related claims. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape. S. 2393/H.R. 4252 (Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. S. 2331/H.R. 4161 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. S. 3042/H.R. 5426 (Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2016); to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the scope of procedural rights of members of the uniformed services with respect to their employment and reemployment rights, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. General lobbying with regard to causes of action based on wage collusion.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service. H.R. 3142/S. 1673 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); improves passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes. S. 2829 (Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2017); amends and enhances certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation.

H.R. 2262 (SPACE Act of 2015); facilitates a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions. General lobbying with regard to the Internet of Things.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. H.R. 2205/S. 961 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information. Lobbying with regard to the FCC Broadband Internet Access Service providers and cybersecurity, with specific regard to customer notification, multi-factor authentication, and third party accountability.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to altering the requirement of complete diversity. S. 401/H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, including the Supreme Court of the United States, and with specific regard to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland. H.R. 2304 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015); Amends the federal judicial code to allow a person against whom a lawsuit is asserted to file a special motion to dismiss claims referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation ("SLAPP suits") that arise from an oral or written statement or other expression, or conduct in furtherance of such expression, by the defendant in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public concern. H.R. 5111 (Consumer Review Fairness Act); prohibits the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services offered in interstate commerce that were the subject of the contract. H.R. 2110/S. 2044 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services that were the subject of the contract. H.R. 384/H.R. 3279 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. H.R. 2336/S.__ (Sunshine in Litigation Act); amends Chapter 111 of Title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 2110/S. 2044 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. General lobbying with regard to regulatory reform issues. H.R. 185 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 226/ H.R. 427 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 543/H.R. 1029 (EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015); amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. H.R. 1927 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. S. 1113; amends title 28, United States Code, to remand certain civil actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. H.R. 1579 (ALERT Act of 2015); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings H.R. 2648/S. 1109 (Truth in Settlements Act of 2015); requires adequate information regarding the tax treatment of payments under settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. S. 1607 (Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015); authorizes the President to require an independent regulatory agency to: (1) comply, to the extent permitted by law, with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to other federal agencies; (2) publish and provide the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs with an assessment of the costs and benefits of a proposed or final economically significant rule and an assessment of costs and benefits of alternatives to the rule; and (3) submit to the Office for review any proposed or final economically significant rule. S. 708 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015); Requires the Commission to evaluate and make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, or repeal of regulations that have been finalized not later than 10 years before the establishment of the Commission (covered regulations) for the purpose of reducing compliance costs, encouraging growth and innovation, improving competitiveness, and protecting public safety. S. 1820 (Early Participation in Regulations Act); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. S. 1818 (Principled Rulemaking Act); amends title 5, United States Code, to reform the rule making process of agencies. S. 1817 (Smarter Regs Act of 2015); implements retrospective review of major rules. H.R. 3624 (Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015); amends title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. Lobbying with regard to factoring and structured settlements. H.R. 712 (Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act); creates new requirements for civil actions seeking to compel agency actions. H.R. 1155 (SCRUB Act); creates new requirements for agencies when making a new rule, creates a regulatory oversight commission. S. 2006 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); reforms the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. H.R. 4768 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions and rules. H.R. 4612 (Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016); prohibits some federal agencies from proposing or finalizing any midnight rule unless the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs finds that such a rule will not result in: (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices; (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete internationally; or (4) a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses. H.R. 5063 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016); prohibits government officials from entering into a settlement agreement resolving a civil action on behalf of the United States, or from enforcing such a settlement agreement, if that agreement requires a donation to be made to any person by any party (other than the United States) to such agreement. S. 3446/H.R. 3765 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 241 (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act of 2015); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit an aggrieved person from commencing a civil action for discrimination based on the failure to remove a structural barrier to entry into an existing public accommodation unless the owner or operator of such accommodation: (1) is provided a written notice specific enough to identify such barrier; and (2) has, within specified time periods, either failed to provide the aggrieved person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to remove such barrier or provided such description and failed to remove such barrier. H.R. 4719 (Correcting Obstructions to Mediate, Prevent, and Limit Inaccessibility (COMPLI) Act); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit persons aggrieved by certain public accommodation violations from commencing a civil action for discrimination unless they: (1) provide the owner or operator of the accommodation with a written notice that is specific enough to identify the violation; (2) specify in the notice that the owner or operator has 90 days to remove or correct the violation before an action will be brought; and (3) refrain from sending demand letters, requests for settlement, or other communications to the owner or operator during such 90-day period. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. S. 3155/H.R. 889 (Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act); to amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title) S. 2763/H.R. 6130 (Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016); to provide the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis.

H.R. 2410/H.R. 3064 (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 1360; amends the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code. General lobbying with regard to the passenger rail liability cap. General lobbying with regard to close call reporting of rail incidents.

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 1-01-2017; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. Lobbying with regard to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking on forced arbitration. Lobbying with regard to the Education Department Rulemaking on forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the Federal Communications Commission and forced arbitration. S. 1122/H.R. 2079 (Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2015); makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE). H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S. 3491/H.R. 6423 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act of 2016); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to prohibit pre-dispute arbitration agreements with consumers (i.e., agreements to arbitrate any future disputes between parties instead of pursuing the claims in court) from being valid or enforceable in disputes related to credit card accounts or personal bank accounts that are not subject to a final judgment by a court if the credit card or bank account was not issued in response to a request or application for that account. General lobbying with regard to the regulation of pre-dispute arbitration by the Federal Communications Commission. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 1-01-2017; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to PCB exposure and liability. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling rulemaking and responsibilities. H.R. 2841 (FAST Generics Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the license holder of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug or biological product from restricting availability of the medication for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar, including restricting availability with a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). S. 3056 (Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act of 2016); provides for certain causes of action relating to delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products. Lobbying with regard to biosimilar naming and labeling. General lobbying with regard to off-label promotion of pharmaceutical products. H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. S. 2506 (Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2016); amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim. S. 1014 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require cosmetics companies to register their facilities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to submit to the FDA cosmetic ingredient statements that include the amounts of a cosmetic's ingredients. H.R. 4075 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2016); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. H.R. 1486 (Taking Account of Bureaucrats Spending Act of 2015 (TABS Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to bring the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into the regular appropriations process. H.R. 5983 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2016); repealing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.

H.R. 4464/S. 2658 (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2016); amends title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2016 through 2017. H.R. 1062/S. 571 (Pilot's Bill of Rights 2); amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying with regard to aviation safety. Lobbying with regard to preemption of common law remedies in aviation cases. H.R. 4441 (Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016); reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2019 and specified FAA programs for FY2016-FY2022, transfers operation of air traffic services currently provided by the Federal Aviation Administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity, reauthorizes and streamlines programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and other purposes.

General lobbying with regard to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. Lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall. General lobbying with regard to autonomous, semi-autonomous, and connected vehicle implementation. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation concerning NHTSA standards for vehicle electronics and data. Lobbying with specific regard to Department of Transportation Policy Guidelines concerning highly automated vehicles.

H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. H.R. 1266 (Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015); Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System, with an independent Financial Product Safety Commission that is to regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services. H.R. 957 (CFPB-IG Act of 2015); Requires Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H.R. 1090 (Retail Investor Protection Act); Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from prescribing any regulation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) defining the circumstances under which an individual is considered a fiduciary until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule governing standards of conduct for brokers and dealers under specified law. Lobbying with regard to rulemaking affecting fiduciary responsibilities of retirement advisors. H.J.Res. 88; disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary." S.J.Res. 33; providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term fiduciary and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice. H.R. 4293 (Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act); amends ERISA to impose a new best interest standard, requires a rulemaking to be approved by Congress. H.R. 4294 (SAVERS Act); amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the tax on prohibited transactions: (1) the provision of investment advice by a fiduciary to a pension plan, plan participant, or beneficiary which is a best interest recommendation; and (2) any transaction, including a contract for service, between an investment provider and the advice recipient if no more than reasonable compensation is paid for such investment advice and certain disclosures are made with respect to the cost of such advice. S. 2216/H.R. 4538 (Senior$afe Act of 2015); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

H.R.__/S. 3040 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget. General lobbying with regard to policy riders in the budget. General lobbying with regard to medical malpractice riders in the budget. Lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces language in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. H.R. 4909/S. 2943 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the maritime Longshore provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 5394/S. 2844 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5054/S. 2956 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5393/H.R. 2578/S. 2837 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5485/S. 3067 (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5325 (Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act); making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. S. 2955 (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017); provides FY2017 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and the agencies that support Congress.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. S. 1514/H.R. 2649 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2015); provides for the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to certain workers' compensation settlement agreements and qualified Medicare set-aside provisions. Lobbying with regard to the Medicaid Third Party Liability Program, generally. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1376 (Patient Choice Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe. H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage. H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines. S. 2204 (End of Suffering Act of 2015); respects the Constitutional entitlement to liberty by recognizing the right of an individual to have personal control over the medical assistance and treatment necessary to avoid intolerable physical suffering. H.R.__/S.__ (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); draft legislation amending the Public Health Service Act to include as a health care provider behavioral and mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, psychiatric hospitals, certain community mental health centers (including one operated by a county behavioral health agency), and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities. H.R. 5403 (Ariel Grace's Law); to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. S. 2912 (Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2016); to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes. H.R. 6 (21st Century Cures Act); establishing and appropriating funds, and reforming Medicaid, Medicare, and other reforms. General lobbying with regard to pharmaceutical price-gouging. H.R. 6120 (Secondary Payer Advancement, Rationalization, and Clarification (SPARC) Act); amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for clarification and rationalization of Medicare prescription drug plan recovery rules for certain claims.

H.R. 983 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Achieved Through Underwriting Level Act); amends Title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property. H.R. 1120; enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 1371 (Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2015); improves the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers. S. 1454 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act); enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers.

H.R. 1599/S. 2621 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods. H.R. 2017/S. 2217 (Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A. General lobbying with regard to food labeling. S. 2947 (Food Date Labeling Act of 2016); establishes requirements regarding quality dates and safety dates in food labeling.

General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. Lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; ensures that contractors who are bidding on government contracts abide by employment law and are not able to force employees into arbitration for certain sexual assault and civil rights related claims. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape. S. 2393/H.R. 4252 (Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. S. 2331/H.R. 4161 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. S. 3042/H.R. 5426 (Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2016); to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the scope of procedural rights of members of the uniformed services with respect to their employment and reemployment rights, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. S. 401/H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, including the Supreme Court of the United States, and with specific regard to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland. H.R. 2304 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015); Amends the federal judicial code to allow a person against whom a lawsuit is asserted to file a special motion to dismiss claims referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation ("SLAPP suits") that arise from an oral or written statement or other expression, or conduct in furtherance of such expression, by the defendant in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public concern. H.R. 5111 (Consumer Review Fairness Act); prohibits the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services offered in interstate commerce that were the subject of the contract. H.R. 2110/S. 2044 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services that were the subject of the contract. H.R. 384/H.R. 3279 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. H.R. 2336/S.__ (Sunshine in Litigation Act); amends Chapter 111 of Title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 2110/S. 2044 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. H.R. 185 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 226/ H.R. 427 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 543/H.R. 1029 (EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015); amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. H.R. 1927 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. S. 1113; amends title 28, United States Code, to remand certain civil actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. H.R. 1579 (ALERT Act of 2015); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings H.R. 2648/S. 1109 (Truth in Settlements Act of 2015); requires adequate information regarding the tax treatment of payments under settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. S. 1607 (Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015); authorizes the President to require an independent regulatory agency to: (1) comply, to the extent permitted by law, with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to other federal agencies; (2) publish and provide the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs with an assessment of the costs and benefits of a proposed or final economically significant rule and an assessment of costs and benefits of alternatives to the rule; and (3) submit to the Office for review any proposed or final economically significant rule. S. 708 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015); Requires the Commission to evaluate and make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, or repeal of regulations that have been finalized not later than 10 years before the establishment of the Commission (covered regulations) for the purpose of reducing compliance costs, encouraging growth and innovation, improving competitiveness, and protecting public safety. S. 1820 (Early Participation in Regulations Act); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. S. 1818 (Principled Rulemaking Act); amends title 5, United States Code, to reform the rule making process of agencies. S. 1817 (Smarter Regs Act of 2015); implements retrospective review of major rules. H.R. 3624 (Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015); amends title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. Lobbying with regard to factoring and structured settlements. H.R. 712 (Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act); creates new requirements for civil actions seeking to compel agency actions. H.R. 1155 (SCRUB Act); creates new requirements for agencies when making a new rule, creates a regulatory oversight commission. S. 2006 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); reforms the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. H.R. 4768 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions and rules. H.R. 4612 (Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016); prohibits some federal agencies from proposing or finalizing any midnight rule unless the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs finds that such a rule will not result in: (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices; (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete internationally; or (4) a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses. H.R. 5063 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016); prohibits government officials from entering into a settlement agreement resolving a civil action on behalf of the United States, or from enforcing such a settlement agreement, if that agreement requires a donation to be made to any person by any party (other than the United States) to such agreement. S. 3446/H.R. 3765 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 241 (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act of 2015); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit an aggrieved person from commencing a civil action for discrimination based on the failure to remove a structural barrier to entry into an existing public accommodation unless the owner or operator of such accommodation: (1) is provided a written notice specific enough to identify such barrier; and (2) has, within specified time periods, either failed to provide the aggrieved person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to remove such barrier or provided such description and failed to remove such barrier. H.R. 4719 (Correcting Obstructions to Mediate, Prevent, and Limit Inaccessibility (COMPLI) Act); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit persons aggrieved by certain public accommodation violations from commencing a civil action for discrimination unless they: (1) provide the owner or operator of the accommodation with a written notice that is specific enough to identify the violation; (2) specify in the notice that the owner or operator has 90 days to remove or correct the violation before an action will be brought; and (3) refrain from sending demand letters, requests for settlement, or other communications to the owner or operator during such 90-day period. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. S. 3155/H.R. 889 (Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act); to amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title) S. 2763/H.R. 6130 (Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016); to provide the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis.

General lobbying with regard to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. Lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall. General lobbying with regard to autonomous, semi-autonomous, and connected vehicle implementation. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation concerning NHTSA standards for vehicle electronics and data. Lobbying with specific regard to Department of Transportation Policy Guidelines concerning highly automated vehicles.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. S. 1514/H.R. 2649 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2015); provides for the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to certain workers' compensation settlement agreements and qualified Medicare set-aside provisions. Lobbying with regard to the Medicaid Third Party Liability Program, generally. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1376 (Patient Choice Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe. H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage. H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines. S. 2204 (End of Suffering Act of 2015); respects the Constitutional entitlement to liberty by recognizing the right of an individual to have personal control over the medical assistance and treatment necessary to avoid intolerable physical suffering. H.R.__/S.__ (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); draft legislation amending the Public Health Service Act to include as a health care provider behavioral and mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, psychiatric hospitals, certain community mental health centers (including one operated by a county behavioral health agency), and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities. H.R. 5403 (Ariel Grace's Law); to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. S. 2912 (Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2016); to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes. H.R. 6 (21st Century Cures Act); establishing and appropriating funds, and reforming Medicaid, Medicare, and other reforms.

H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. H.R. 1266 (Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015); Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System, with an independent Financial Product Safety Commission that is to regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services. H.R. 957 (CFPB-IG Act of 2015); Requires Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H.R. 1090 (Retail Investor Protection Act); Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from prescribing any regulation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) defining the circumstances under which an individual is considered a fiduciary until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule governing standards of conduct for brokers and dealers under specified law. Lobbying with regard to rulemaking affecting fiduciary responsibilities of retirement advisors. H.J.Res. 88; disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary." S.J.Res. 33; providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term fiduciary and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice. H.R. 4293 (Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act); amends ERISA to impose a new best interest standard, requires a rulemaking to be approved by Congress. H.R. 4294 (SAVERS Act); amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the tax on prohibited transactions: (1) the provision of investment advice by a fiduciary to a pension plan, plan participant, or beneficiary which is a best interest recommendation; and (2) any transaction, including a contract for service, between an investment provider and the advice recipient if no more than reasonable compensation is paid for such investment advice and certain disclosures are made with respect to the cost of such advice. S. 2216/H.R. 4538 (Senior$afe Act of 2015); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. H.R. 2205/S. 961 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information. Lobbying with regard to the FCC Broadband Internet Access Service providers and cybersecurity, with specific regard to customer notification, multi-factor authentication, and third party accountability.

H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 632 (STRONG Patents Act of 2015); directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prescribe regulations requiring the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to construe patent claims in post-issuance proceedings for inter partes or post-grant review in the same manner as a court in a civil action is required to construe claims regarding the validity of a patent in accordance with the ordinary and customary meaning. H.R. 2045 (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015); directs the Federal Trade Commission, and authorizes state attorneys general, to enforce against written communications (commonly referred to as demand letters) that represent in bad faith that the recipient bears liability or owes compensation for infringing an asserted patent. Requires the pattern or practice of sending such bad faith demand letters to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. S. 1137 (PATENT Act); amends title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to copyright reform proposals. S. 1890/H.R. 3326 (Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015); modifies Chapter 90 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. S. 2733 (Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016); changes the federal judicial code to only allow patent action in limited judicial districts. H.R. 4829 (Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act); amends section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to requirements for domestic industries. General lobbying with regard to patent venue reform proposals.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service. H.R. 3142/S. 1673 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); improves passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes. S. 2829 (Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2017); amends and enhances certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation.

H.R.__/S. 3040 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget. General lobbying with regard to policy riders in the budget. H.R. 4909/S. 2943 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the maritime Longshore provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 5394/S. 2844 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5054/S. 2956 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5393/H.R. 2578/S. 2837 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5485/S. 3067 (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5325 (Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act); making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 3081/S. 1778 (TELE-MED Act of 2015); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 4152 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.

H.R. 983 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Achieved Through Underwriting Level Act); amends Title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property. H.R. 1120; enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 1371 (Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2015); improves the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers. S. 1454 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act); enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers.

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-01-2016; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. Lobbying with regard to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking on forced arbitration. Lobbying with regard to the Education Department Rulemaking on forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the Federal Communications Commission and forced arbitration. S. 1122/H.R. 2079 (Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2015); makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE). H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-01-2016; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to PCB exposure and liability. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling rulemaking and responsibilities. H.R. 2841 (FAST Generics Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the license holder of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug or biological product from restricting availability of the medication for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar, including restricting availability with a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). S. 3056 (Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act of 2016); provides for certain causes of action relating to delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products. Lobbying with regard to biosimilar naming and labeling. H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. S. 2506 (Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2016); amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim. S. 1014 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require cosmetics companies to register their facilities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to submit to the FDA cosmetic ingredient statements that include the amounts of a cosmetic's ingredients. H.R. 4075 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2016); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. H.R. 1486 (Taking Account of Bureaucrats Spending Act of 2015 (TABS Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to bring the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into the regular appropriations process. H.R. 5983 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2016); repealing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.

H.R. 1599/S. 2621 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods. H.R. 2017/S. 2217 (Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A. General lobbying with regard to food labeling. S. 2947 (Food Date Labeling Act of 2016); establishes requirements regarding quality dates and safety dates in food labeling.

H.R. 2647 (Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015); expedites under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 8 (North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act); modernizes energy infrastructure. S. 3085 (Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016); to improve forest management activities on National Forest System land and public land, and for other purposes.

General lobbying with regard to gun manufacturer liability, assault weapons, and the applicability of PLCAA. S. 556/S. 405/S. 659 (Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015); protects and enhances opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

H.R. 2262 (SPACE Act of 2015); facilitates a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions. General lobbying with regard to the Internet of Things.

General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. Lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; ensures that contractors who are bidding on government contracts abide by employment law and are not able to force employees into arbitration for certain sexual assault and civil rights related claims. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape. S. 2393/H.R. 4252 (Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. S. 2331/H.R. 4161 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Third Party Liability Program, generally. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1376 (Patient Choice Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe. H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage. H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines. S. 2204 (End of Suffering Act of 2015); respects the Constitutional entitlement to liberty by recognizing the right of an individual to have personal control over the medical assistance and treatment necessary to avoid intolerable physical suffering. H.R.__/S.__ (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); draft legislation amending the Public Health Service Act to include as a health care provider behavioral and mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, psychiatric hospitals, certain community mental health centers (including one operated by a county behavioral health agency), and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. S. 401/H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, including the Supreme Court of the United States, and with specific regard to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland. H.R. 2304 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015); Amends the federal judicial code to allow a person against whom a lawsuit is asserted to file a special motion to dismiss claims referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation ("SLAPP suits") that arise from an oral or written statement or other expression, or conduct in furtherance of such expression, by the defendant in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public concern. H.R. 5111 (Consumer Review Fairness Act); prohibits the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services offered in interstate commerce that were the subject of the contract. H.R. 2110/S. 2044 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services that were the subject of the contract. H.R. 384/H.R. 3279 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. H.R. 2336/S.__ (Sunshine in Litigation Act); amends Chapter 111 of Title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 2110/S. 2044 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. H.R. 185 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 226/ H.R. 427 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S 543/H.R. 1029 (EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015); amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. H.R. 1927 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. S. 1113; amends title 28, United States Code, to remand certain civil actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. H.R. 1579 (ALERT Act of 2015); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings H.R. 2648/S. 1109 (Truth in Settlements Act of 2015); requires adequate information regarding the tax treatment of payments under settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. S. 1607 (Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015); authorizes the President to require an independent regulatory agency to: (1) comply, to the extent permitted by law, with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to other federal agencies; (2) publish and provide the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs with an assessment of the costs and benefits of a proposed or final economically significant rule and an assessment of costs and benefits of alternatives to the rule; and (3) submit to the Office for review any proposed or final economically significant rule. S. 708 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015); Requires the Commission to evaluate and make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, or repeal of regulations that have been finalized not later than 10 years before the establishment of the Commission (covered regulations) for the purpose of reducing compliance costs, encouraging growth and innovation, improving competitiveness, and protecting public safety. S. 1820 (Early Participation in Regulations Act); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. S. 1818 (Principled Rulemaking Act); amends title 5, United States Code, to reform the rule making process of agencies. S. 1817 (Smarter Regs Act of 2015); implements retrospective review of major rules. H.R. 3624 (Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015); amends title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. Lobbying with regard to factoring and structured settlements. H.R. 712 (Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act); creates new requirements for civil actions seeking to compel agency actions. H.R. 1155 (SCRUB Act); creates new requirements for agencies when making a new rule, creates a regulatory oversight commission. S. 2006 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); reforms the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. H.R. 4768 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions and rules. H.R. 4612 (Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016); prohibits some federal agencies from proposing or finalizing any midnight rule unless the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs finds that such a rule will not result in: (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices; (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete internationally; or (4) a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses. H.R. 5063 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016); prohibits government officials from entering into a settlement agreement resolving a civil action on behalf of the United States, or from enforcing such a settlement agreement, if that agreement requires a donation to be made to any person by any party (other than the United States) to such agreement. H.R. 3765 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 241 (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services (ACCESS) Act of 2015); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit an aggrieved person from commencing a civil action for discrimination based on the failure to remove a structural barrier to entry into an existing public accommodation unless the owner or operator of such accommodation: (1) is provided a written notice specific enough to identify such barrier; and (2) has, within specified time periods, either failed to provide the aggrieved person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to remove such barrier or provided such description and failed to remove such barrier. H.R. 4719 (Correcting Obstructions to Mediate, Prevent, and Limit Inaccessibility (COMPLI) Act); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit persons aggrieved by certain public accommodation violations from commencing a civil action for discrimination unless they: (1) provide the owner or operator of the accommodation with a written notice that is specific enough to identify the violation; (2) specify in the notice that the owner or operator has 90 days to remove or correct the violation before an action will be brought; and (3) refrain from sending demand letters, requests for settlement, or other communications to the owner or operator during such 90-day period.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. H.R. 2205/S. 961 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information. Lobbying with regard to the FCC Broadband Internet Access Service providers and cybersecurity, with specific regard to customer notification, multi-factor authentication, and third party accountability.

H.R. 2410/H.R. 3064 (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 1360; amends the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code. General lobbying with regard to the passenger rail liability cap. General lobbying with regard to close call reporting of rail incidents.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 3081/S. 1778 (TELE-MED Act of 2015); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 4152 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.

General lobbying with regard to gun manufacturer liability, assault weapons, and the applicability of PLCAA. S. 556/S. 405/S. 659 (Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015); protects and enhances opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 632 (STRONG Patents Act of 2015); directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prescribe regulations requiring the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to construe patent claims in post-issuance proceedings for inter partes or post-grant review in the same manner as a court in a civil action is required to construe claims regarding the validity of a patent in accordance with the ordinary and customary meaning. H.R. 2045 (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015); directs the Federal Trade Commission, and authorizes state attorneys general, to enforce against written communications (commonly referred to as demand letters) that represent in bad faith that the recipient bears liability or owes compensation for infringing an asserted patent. Requires the pattern or practice of sending such bad faith demand letters to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. S. 1137 (PATENT Act); amends title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to copyright reform proposals. S. 1890/H.R. 3326 (Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015); modifies Chapter 90 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. S. 2733 (Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016); changes the federal judicial code to only allow patent action in limited judicial districts. H.R. 4829 (Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act); amends section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to requirements for domestic industries.

General lobbying with regard to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. Lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall. General lobbying with regard to autonomous, semi-autonomous, and connected vehicle implementation. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation concerning NHTSA standards for vehicle electronics and data.

H.R.__/S. 3040 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget. General lobbying with regard to policy riders in the budget. H.R. 4909/S. 2943 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 5394/S. 2844 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5054/S. 2956 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5393/H.R. 2578/S. 2837 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R. 5485/S. 3067 (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017); making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.

H.R. 4464/S. 2658 (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2016); amends title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2016 through 2017. H.R. 1062/S. 571 (Pilot's Bill of Rights 2); amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying with regard to aviation safety. Lobbying with regard to preemption of common law remedies in aviation cases. H.R. 4441 (Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016); reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2019 and specified FAA programs for FY2016-FY2022, transfers operation of air traffic services currently provided by the Federal Aviation Administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity, reauthorizes and streamlines programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and other purposes.

H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. H.R. 1266 (Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015); Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System, with an independent Financial Product Safety Commission that is to regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services. H.R. 957 (CFPB-IG Act of 2015); Requires Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H.R. 1090 (Retail Investor Protection Act); Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from prescribing any regulation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) defining the circumstances under which an individual is considered a fiduciary until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule governing standards of conduct for brokers and dealers under specified law. Lobbying with regard to rulemaking affecting fiduciary responsibilities of retirement advisors. H.J.Res. 88; disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary." S.J.Res. 33; providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term fiduciary and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice. H.R. 4293 (Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act); amends ERISA to impose a new best interest standard, requires a rulemaking to be approved by Congress. H.R. 4294 (SAVERS Act); amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the tax on prohibited transactions: (1) the provision of investment advice by a fiduciary to a pension plan, plan participant, or beneficiary which is a best interest recommendation; and (2) any transaction, including a contract for service, between an investment provider and the advice recipient if no more than reasonable compensation is paid for such investment advice and certain disclosures are made with respect to the cost of such advice. S. 2216/H.R. 4538 (Senior$afe Act of 2015); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 07-01-2016; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. Lobbying with regard to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking on forced arbitration. Lobbying with regard to the Education Department Rulemaking on forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the Federal Communications Commission and forced arbitration. S. 1122/H.R. 2079 (Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2015); makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE). H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 07-01-2016; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling rulemaking and responsibilities. H.R. 2841 (FAST Generics Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the license holder of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug or biological product from restricting availability of the medication for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar, including restricting availability with a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). S. 3056 (Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act of 2016); provides for certain causes of action relating to delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products. Lobbying with regard to biosimilar naming and labeling. H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. S. 2506 (Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2016); amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim. S. 1014 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require cosmetics companies to register their facilities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to submit to the FDA cosmetic ingredient statements that include the amounts of a cosmetic's ingredients. H.R. 4075 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2016); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. H.R. 1486 (Taking Account of Bureaucrats Spending Act of 2015 (TABS Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to bring the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into the regular appropriations process.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service. H.R. 3142/S. 1673 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); improves passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes. S. 2829 (Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2017); amends and enhances certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation.

H.R. 2262 (SPACE Act of 2015); facilitates a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions. General lobbying with regard to the Internet of Things.

H.R. 2647 (Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015); expedites under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 8 (North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act); modernizes energy infrastructure.

H.R. 1599/S. 2621 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods. H.R. 2017/S. 2217 (Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A. General lobbying with regard to food labeling.

H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. H.R. 1266 (Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015); Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System, with an independent Financial Product Safety Commission that is to regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services. H.R. 957 (CFPB-IG Act of 2015); Requires Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H.R. 1090 (Retail Investor Protection Act); Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from prescribing any regulation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) defining the circumstances under which an individual is considered a fiduciary until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule governing standards of conduct for brokers and dealers under specified law. Lobbying with regard to rulemaking affecting fiduciary responsibilities of retirement advisors. H.R. 4293 (Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act); amends ERISA to impose a new best interest standard, requires a rulemaking to be approved by Congress. H.R. 4294 (SAVERS Act); amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the tax on prohibited transactions: (1) the provision of investment advice by a fiduciary to a pension plan, plan participant, or beneficiary which is a best interest recommendation; and (2) any transaction, including a contract for service, between an investment provider and the advice recipient if no more than reasonable compensation is paid for such investment advice and certain disclosures are made with respect to the cost of such advice.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. H.R. 2205/S. 961 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information.

H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 632 (STRONG Patents Act of 2015); directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prescribe regulations requiring the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to construe patent claims in post-issuance proceedings for inter partes or post-grant review in the same manner as a court in a civil action is required to construe claims regarding the validity of a patent in accordance with the ordinary and customary meaning. H.R. 2045 (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015); directs the Federal Trade Commission, and authorizes state attorneys general, to enforce against written communications (commonly referred to as demand letters) that represent in bad faith that the recipient bears liability or owes compensation for infringing an asserted patent. Requires the pattern or practice of sending such bad faith demand letters to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. S. 1137 (PATENT Act); amends title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to copyright reform proposals. S. 1890/H.R. 3326 (Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015); modifies Chapter 90 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. S. 2733 (Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016); changes the federal judicial code to only allow patent action in limited judicial districts. H.R. 4829 (Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act); amends section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to requirements for domestic industries.

H.R.__/S.__ (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); draft bill not introduced as of 4-01-2016 making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget. General lobbying with regard to policy riders in the budget. H.R. 4909/S.__ (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R.__/S.__ (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); draft legislation not introduced as of 4-01-2016 making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. H.R.__/S.__ (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); draft legislation not introduced as of 4-01-2016 making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.

General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. Lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; ensures that contractors who are bidding on government contracts abide by employment law and are not able to force employees into arbitration for certain sexual assault and civil rights related claims. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape. S. 2393 (Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. S. 2331/H.R. 4161 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

H.R. 4464/S. 2658 (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2016); amends title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2016 through 2017. H.R. 1062/S. 571 (Pilot's Bill of Rights 2); amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying with regard to aviation safety. Lobbying with regard to preemption of common law remedies in aviation cases.

H.R. 2262 (SPACE Act of 2015); facilitates a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions. General lobbying with regard to the Internet of Things.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 3081/S. 1778 (TELE-MED Act of 2015); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 4152 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.

H.R. 2647 (Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015); expedites under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 8 (North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act); modernizes energy infrastructure.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Third Party Liability Program, generally. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1376 (Patient Choice Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe. H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage. H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines. S. 2204 (End of Suffering Act of 2015); respects the Constitutional entitlement to liberty by recognizing the right of an individual to have personal control over the medical assistance and treatment necessary to avoid intolerable physical suffering. H.R.__/S.__ (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); draft legislation amending the Public Health Service Act to include as a health care provider behavioral and mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, psychiatric hospitals, certain community mental health centers (including one operated by a county behavioral health agency), and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service. H.R. 3142/S. 1673 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); improves passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes.

General lobbying with regard to gun manufacturer liability. S. 556/S. 405/S. 659 (Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015); protects and enhances opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

H.R. 2410/H.R. 3064 (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 1360; amends the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code. General lobbying with regard to the passenger rail liability cap. General lobbying with regard to close call reporting of rail incidents.

General lobbying with regard to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. Lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall. General lobbying with regard to autonomous, semi-autonomous, and connected vehicle implementation. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation concerning NHTSA standards for vehicle electronics and data.

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-01-2016; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. Lobbying with regard to the Education Department Rulemaking on forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the Federal Communications Commission and forced arbitration. S. 1122/H.R. 2079 (Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2015); makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE). H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-01-2016; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling rulemaking and responsibilities. H.R. 2841 (FAST Generics Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the license holder of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug or biological product from restricting availability of the medication for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar, including restricting availability with a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. S. 2506 (Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2016); amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim. S. 1014 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require cosmetics companies to register their facilities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to submit to the FDA cosmetic ingredient statements that include the amounts of a cosmetic's ingredients. H.R. 4075 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2016); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority.

H.R. 2262 (SPACE Act of 2015); facilitates a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions. General lobbying with regard to the Internet of Things.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. S. 401/H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, and with specific regard to the Third Circuit nomination of the Honorable Luis Philippe Restrepo. H.R. 2304 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015); Amends the federal judicial code to allow a person against whom a lawsuit is asserted to file a special motion to dismiss claims referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation ("SLAPP suits") that arise from an oral or written statement or other expression, or conduct in furtherance of such expression, by the defendant in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public concern. H.R. 384/H.R. 3279 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. H.R. 2336/S.__ (Sunshine in Litigation Act); amends Chapter 111 of Title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 2110/S. 2044 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. H.R. 185 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 226/ H.R. 427 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S 543/H.R. 1029 (EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015); amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. H.R. 1927 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. S. 1113; amends title 28, United States Code, to remand certain civil actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. H.R. 1579 (ALERT Act of 2015); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings H.R. 2648/S. 1109 (Truth in Settlements Act of 2015); requires adequate information regarding the tax treatment of payments under settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. S. 1607 (Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015); authorizes the President to require an independent regulatory agency to: (1) comply, to the extent permitted by law, with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to other federal agencies; (2) publish and provide the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs with an assessment of the costs and benefits of a proposed or final economically significant rule and an assessment of costs and benefits of alternatives to the rule; and (3) submit to the Office for review any proposed or final economically significant rule. S. 708 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015); Requires the Commission to evaluate and make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, or repeal of regulations that have been finalized not later than 10 years before the establishment of the Commission (covered regulations) for the purpose of reducing compliance costs, encouraging growth and innovation, improving competitiveness, and protecting public safety. S. 1820 (Early Participation in Regulations Act); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. S. 1818 (Principled Rulemaking Act); amends title 5, United States Code, to reform the rule making process of agencies. S. 1817 (Smarter Regs Act of 2015); implements retrospective review of major rules. H.R. 3624 (Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015); amends title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. Lobbying with regard to factoring and structured settlements. H.R. 712 (Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act); creates new requirements for civil actions seeking to compel agency actions. H.R. 1155 (SCRUB Act); creates new requirements for agencies when making a new rule, creates a regulatory oversight commission. S. 2006 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); reforms the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents.

H.R. 3020/S. 1695 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2250/S. __ (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2578/S. __ (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget. H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. General lobbying with regard to policy riders in the budget. H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S. 1619/H.R. 861 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2029/S. __ (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2772/S. 1725 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. S. 1611/H.R. 4188 (Coast Guard Authorization Act); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. H.R. 2577/S.__ (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. S. 1647 (DRIVE Act)/H.R. 22 (FAST Act)/H.R. 3763 (Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act); amends title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs. S. 1626 (Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act); reauthorizes Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery. H.R. 3049/S. 1800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2028/S. __ (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2822/S. 1645 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2995/S. 1910 (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

H.R. 2410/H.R. 3064 (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 1360; amends the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code. General lobbying with regard to the passenger rail liability cap. General lobbying with regard to close call reporting of rail incidents.

General lobbying with regard to gun manufacturer liability. S. 556/S. 405/S. 659 (Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015); protects and enhances opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. H.R. 2205/S. 961 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information.

H.R. 1599/S.__ (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods. H.R. 2017/S. 2217 (Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A. General lobbying with regard to food labeling.

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 01-19-2016; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 01-19-2016; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. H.R. 2841 (FAST Generics Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the license holder of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug or biological product from restricting availability of the medication for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar, including restricting availability with a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying on aviation safety. H.R. 1062/S. 571 (Pilot's Bill of Rights 2); amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

General lobbying with regard to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. Lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall. General lobbying with regard to autonomous, semi-autonomous, and connected vehicles. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation concerning NHTSA standards for vehicle electronics and data.

H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 632 (STRONG Patents Act of 2015); directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prescribe regulations requiring the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to construe patent claims in post-issuance proceedings for inter partes or post-grant review in the same manner as a court in a civil action is required to construe claims regarding the validity of a patent in accordance with the ordinary and customary meaning. H.R. 2045 (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015); directs the Federal Trade Commission, and authorizes state attorneys general, to enforce against written communications (commonly referred to as demand letters) that represent in bad faith that the recipient bears liability or owes compensation for infringing an asserted patent. Requires the pattern or practice of sending such bad faith demand letters to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. S. 1137 (PATENT Act); amends title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to copyright reform proposals. S. 1890/H.R. 3326 (Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015); modifies Chapter 90 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Third Party Liability Program, generally. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1376 (Patient Choice Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe. H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage. H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines. S. 2204 (End of Suffering Act of 2015); respects the Constitutional entitlement to liberty by recognizing the right of an individual to have personal control over the medical assistance and treatment necessary to avoid intolerable physical suffering.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 3081/S. 1778 (TELE-MED Act of 2015); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 4152 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators.

H.R. 2647 (Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015); expedites under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 8 (North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act); modernizes energy infrastructure.

H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. H.R. 1266 (Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015); Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System, with an independent Financial Product Safety Commission that is to regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services. H.R. 957 (CFPB-IG Act of 2015); Requires Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H.R. 1090 (Retail Investor Protection Act); Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from prescribing any regulation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) defining the circumstances under which an individual is considered a fiduciary until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule governing standards of conduct for brokers and dealers under specified law. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. H.R. 4293 (Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act); amends ERISA to impose a new best interest standard, requires a rulemaking to be approved by Congress. H.R. 4294 (SAVERS Act); amends Internal Revenue to impose a new best interest standard, requires a rulemaking to be approved by Congress.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. S. 401/H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally. H.R. 2304 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015); Amends the federal judicial code to allow a person against whom a lawsuit is asserted to file a special motion to dismiss claims referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation ("SLAPP suits") that arise from an oral or written statement or other expression, or conduct in furtherance of such expression, by the defendant in connection with an official proceeding or about a matter of public concern. H.R. 3897; amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); protects the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act. S. 2364/H.R. 4361 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); amends Chapter 111 of Title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 4624 (Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act); amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of prohibit a court from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith. S. 2267 (Defend Trade Secrets Act); modifies Chapter 90 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. H.R. 5499 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. H.R. 5088 (Responsive and Efficient Appeals Courts for Heroes Act of 2014); amends Title 38, United States Code, to establish procedures for class actions at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and for other purposes. S. 2769; ensures appropriate judicial review of Federal Government actions by amending the prohibition on the exercise of jurisdiction by the United States Court of Federal Claims of certain claims pending in other courts. H.R. 185 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 226/ H.R. 427 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S 543/H.R. 1029 (EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015); amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. H.R. 1927 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. S. 1113; amends title 28, United States Code, to remand certain civil actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. H.R. 1579 (ALERT Act of 2015); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings H.R. 2775 (Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015); grants States authority to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws on remote transactions. H.R. 2250/S. __ (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2578/S. __ (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2648/S. 1109 (Truth in Settlements Act of 2015); requires adequate information regarding the tax treatment of payments under settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. S. 1607 (Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act); authorizes the President to require an independent regulatory agency to: (1) comply, to the extent permitted by law, with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to other federal agencies; (2) publish and provide the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs with an assessment of the costs and benefits of a proposed or final economically significant rule and an assessment of costs and benefits of alternatives to the rule; and (3) submit to the Office for review any proposed or final economically significant rule. S. 708 (Regulatory Improvement Act); Requires the Commission to evaluate and make recommendations and propose legislation for modification, consolidation, or repeal of regulations that have been finalized not later than 10 years before the establishment of the Commission (covered regulations) for the purpose of reducing compliance costs, encouraging growth and innovation, improving competitiveness, and protecting public safety. S. 1820 (Early Participation in Regulations Act); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. S. 1818 (Principled Rulemaking Act); amends title 5, United States Code, to reform the rule making process of agencies. S.1817 (Smarter Regs Act of 2015); implements retrospective review of major rules. H.R. 3624 (Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015); amends title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. Lobbying on draft legislation related to factoring. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget.

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-19-2015; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-19-2015; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S. 1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act); establishes Congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, provides for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171 (Location Privacy Protection Act); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 4921; provides for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. S. 2615; establishes criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); revises Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. H.R. 3020/S. 1695 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying on aviation safety.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); prevents certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R. 4750 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2014); clarifies the treatment of health care provider standards of care under Federal health care standards. S. 1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); extends health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 2135 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 3077 (TELE-MED Act of 2013); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.

H.R. 983 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Achieved Through Underwriting Level Act); amends Title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property. S. 2322 (MAP-21 Reauthorization Act); specific interest relating to changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles. H.R. 1120; enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 5532; improves the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers. S. 1454 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act); enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 2577/S.__ (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. S. 1647/H.R. 22 (DRIVE Act); amends title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs.

H.R. 2647 (Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015); expedites under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. H.R. 2028/S. __ (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2822/S. 1645 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Third Party Liability Program, generally. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1376 (Patient Choice Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe. H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage. H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines. S. __ (End of Suffering Act of 2015); draft bill not introduced as of 10-20-2015; respects the Constitutional entitlement to liberty by recognizing the right of an individual to have personal control over the medical assistance and treatment necessary to avoid intolerable physical suffering.

H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act); promotes transparency in patent ownership and makes other improvements to the patent system. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. S. 1013/H.R. 2639 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits, specific interest in provisions that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act); deters abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act); makes improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act); curbs unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. S. 632 (STRONG Patents Act of 2015); directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prescribe regulations requiring the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to construe patent claims in post-issuance proceedings for inter partes or post-grant review in the same manner as a court in a civil action is required to construe claims regarding the validity of a patent in accordance with the ordinary and customary meaning. H.R. 2045 (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015); directs the Federal Trade Commission, and authorizes state attorneys general, to enforce against written communications (commonly referred to as demand letters) that represent in bad faith that the recipient bears liability or owes compensation for infringing an asserted patent. Requires the pattern or practice of sending such bad faith demand letters to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. S. 1137 (PATENT Act); amends title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. General lobbying with regard to copyright reform proposals.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. S. 1340 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); improves passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes. S. 1611/H.R. 1987 (Coast Guard Authorization Act); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.

H.R. 2262 (SPACE Act of 2015); facilitates a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions.

H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. H.R. 1266 (Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2015); Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to replace the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System, with an independent Financial Product Safety Commission that is to regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services. H.R. 957 (CFPB-IG Act of 2015); Requires Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H.R. 1090 (Retail Investor Protection Act); Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from prescribing any regulation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) defining the circumstances under which an individual is considered a fiduciary until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule governing standards of conduct for brokers and dealers under specified law. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. S. 1927 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information. S. 1619/H.R. 861 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2029/S. __ (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2772/S. 1725 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

General lobbying with regard to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. Lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall.

H.R. 2647 (Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015); expedites under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. H.R. 2028/S. __ (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2822/S. 1645 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections. S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act); promotes transparency in patent ownership and makes other improvements to the patent system. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. S. 1013/H.R. 2639 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act); amends Title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits, specific interest in provisions that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act); deters abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act); makes improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act); curbs unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. S. 632 (STRONG Patents Act of 2015); directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prescribe regulations requiring the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to construe patent claims in post-issuance proceedings for inter partes or post-grant review in the same manner as a court in a civil action is required to construe claims regarding the validity of a patent in accordance with the ordinary and customary meaning. H.R. 2045 (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015); directs the Federal Trade Commission, and authorizes state attorneys general, to enforce against written communications (commonly referred to as demand letters) that represent in bad faith that the recipient bears liability or owes compensation for infringing an asserted patent. Requires the pattern or practice of sending such bad faith demand letters to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. S. 1137 (PATENT Act); amends title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.

H.R. 1599 (Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods. H.R. 2017 (Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A. H.R. 3049/S. 1800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

H.R. 2410/S.__ (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014); directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes. S. 1360; amends the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. S. 1927 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information. S. 1619/H.R. 861 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2029/S. __ (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2772/S. 1725 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

H.R. 983 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Achieved Through Underwriting Level Act); amends Title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property. S. 2322 (MAP-21 Reauthorization Act); specific interest relating to changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles. H.R. 1120; enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 5532; improves the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers. S. 1454 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act); enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 2577/S.__ (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Third Party Liability Program, generally. H.R. 1982 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act); amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) create an exception to Medicare secondary payer requirements for certain workers' compensation settlement agreements and (2) provide for the satisfaction of such requirements through use of qualified Medicare set-asides under workers' compensation settlement agreements. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1376 (Patient Choice Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe. H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage. H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines. S. __ (End of Suffering Act of 2015); draft bill not introduced as of 7-17-2015; respects the Constitutional entitlement to liberty by recognizing the right of an individual to have personal control over the medical assistance and treatment necessary to avoid intolerable physical suffering.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. S. 401/H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, except specific lobbying with regard to the nomination of Clare Connors. S.__/H.R.__ (PETITION Act); not formally introduced as of 07-17-2015; protects first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. H.R. 3897; amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); protects the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act. S. 2364/H.R. 4361 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); amends Chapter 111 of Title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 4624 (Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act); amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of prohibit a court from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith. S. 2267 (Defend Trade Secrets Act); modifies Chapter 90 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. H.R. 5499 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. H.R. 5088 (Responsive and Efficient Appeals Courts for Heroes Act of 2014); amends Title 38, United States Code, to establish procedures for class actions at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and for other purposes. S. 2769; ensures appropriate judicial review of Federal Government actions by amending the prohibition on the exercise of jurisdiction by the United States Court of Federal Claims of certain claims pending in other courts. H.R. 185 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 226/ H.R. 427 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S 543/H.R. 1029 (EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015); amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. S.Con.Res.11; An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. S.Amdt.925,to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the United States civil courts system S.Amdt.861,to create a spending-neutral fund relating to equalizing the treatment of attorney's fees under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Equal Access to Justice Act. S.Amdt.412,to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service from engaging in closed-door settlement agreements that ignore impacted States and counties. S.Amdt.847,to make available all information on settlement agreements. S.Amdt.369,to establish deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the establishment of bipartisan commissions to govern independent agencies. S.Amdt.886,to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to ensure accountability and transparency at the consumer financial protection bureau. S.Amdt.390, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to regulatory review. S.Amdt.408, to create a spending-neutral reserve fund to reform the federal motor-carrier safety administration. S.Amdt.564, to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to budgeting regulatory promulgation. S.Amdt.625, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal regulatory process. S.Amdt.654, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reforming regulatory practices for executive agencies. S.Amdt.772, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to ensure public comments are utilized more effectively in the rulemaking process. S.Amdt.827, to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to reforming the federal regulatory process. H.R. 1927 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. S. 1113; amends title 28, United States Code, to remand certain civil actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. H.R. 1579 (ALERT Act of 2015); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings H.R. 2775 (Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015); grants States authority to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws on remote transactions. H.R. 2250/S. __ (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2578/S. __ (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. S. 1340 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); improves passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes. S. 1611/H.R. 1987 (Coast Guard Authorization Act); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.

H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 07-17-2015; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 07-17-2015; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999/H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S. 1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act); establishes Congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, provides for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171 (Location Privacy Protection Act); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. S. 2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 4921; provides for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 2615; establishes criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); revises Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. H.R. 3020/S. 1695 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Lobbying with regard to mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home residency contracts.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. S. 1927 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 784 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 3979 (Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-17-2015; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-17-2015; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999/H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.__ (TSCA Modernization Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-17-2015; provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S. 1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act); establishes Congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, provides for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171 (Location Privacy Protection Act); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. S. 2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 4921; provides for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process. S. 2615; establishes criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); revises Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape.

H.R. 983 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Achieved Through Underwriting Level Act); amends Title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property. S. 2322 (MAP-21 Reauthorization Act); specific interest relating to changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles. H.R. 1120; enhances interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 5532; improves the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242), generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program, generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Third Party Liability Program, generally. H.R. 1982 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act); amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) create an exception to Medicare secondary payer requirements for certain workers' compensation settlement agreements and (2) provide for the satisfaction of such requirements through use of qualified Medicare set-asides under workers' compensation settlement agreements. S. 884/H.R. 836 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015); improves access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1021 (Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R.__ (Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (CARE)); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize provisional approval of fast-track products determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be adequately safe.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. S. 1340 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); improves passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes. H.R. 5769 (Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014); authorizes appropriation for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2509/S. 1224 (Civil Justice Fairness Act); amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such claims. Lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. H.R. 1; amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive tax reform with specific interest in provision that mandates that certain qualified professional service firms change their method of accounting from cash to accrual in order to determine taxable income. Lobbying with regard to deductibility of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); prevents certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R. 4750 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2014); clarifies the treatment of health care provider standards of care under Federal health care standards. H.R. 1470/H.R. 2/S. 810 (SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act); specific interest in provision enacting "Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Provider Standards of Care," to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S. 1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); extends health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. Lobbying with regard to H.R. __ (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Draft Bill); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 2135 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 3077 (TELE-MED Act of 2013); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. S. 401/H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate. S.__/H.R.__ (PETITION Act); not formally introduced as of 04-17-2015; protects first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. H.R. 3897; amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); protects the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act. S. 2364/H.R. 4361 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); amends Chapter 111 of Title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 4624 (Fair Debt Collection Practices Clarification Act); amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of prohibit a court from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith. S. 2267 (Defend Trade Secrets Act); modifies Chapter 90 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. H.R. 5499 (Consumer Review Freedom Act); prohibits contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. H.R. 5088 (Responsive and Efficient Appeals Courts for Heroes Act of 2014); amends Title 38, United States Code, to establish procedures for class actions at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and for other purposes. S. 2769; ensures appropriate judicial review of Federal Government actions by amending the prohibition on the exercise of jurisdiction by the United States Court of Federal Claims of certain claims pending in other courts. H.R. 185 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 226/ H.R. 427 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S 543/H.R. 1029 (EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015); amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. S.Con.Res.11; An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. S.Amdt.925,to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the United States civil courts system S.Amdt.861,to create a spending-neutral fund relating to equalizing the treatment of attorney's fees under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Equal Access to Justice Act. S.Amdt.412,to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service from engaging in closed-door settlement agreements that ignore impacted States and counties. S.Amdt.847,to make available all information on settlement agreements. S.Amdt.369,to establish deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the establishment of bipartisan commissions to govern independent agencies. S.Amdt.886,to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to ensure accountability and transparency at the consumer financial protection bureau. S.Amdt.390, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to regulatory review. S.Amdt.408, to create a spending-neutral reserve fund to reform the federal motor-carrier safety administration. S.Amdt.564, to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to budgeting regulatory promulgation. S.Amdt.625, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal regulatory process. S.Amdt.654, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reforming regulatory practices for executive agencies. S.Amdt.772, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to ensure public comments are utilized more effectively in the rulemaking process. S.Amdt.827, to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to reforming the federal regulatory process.

H.R. 2509/S. 1224 (Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2013); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such claims.Lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. H.R.1 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive tax reform with specific interest in provision that mandates that certain qualified professional service firms change their method of accouting from cash to accural in order to determine taxable income. Lobbying with regard to the deductibility of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.

H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013); to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. S. 1013/H.R. 2639 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits, specific interest in provisions that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013); to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013); to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards. S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act); to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. H.R. ____ (Bill to Enhance Federal and State Enforcement of Fraudulent Patent Demand Letters); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with the assertion of a United States patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and for other purposes.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242) generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer program generally.Lobbying with regard to the Medicaid Third Party Liability program generally. H.R. 1982 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013); to amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) create an exception to Medicare secondary payer requirements for certain workers' compensation settlement agreements, and (2) provide for the satisfaction of such requirements through use of qualified Medicare set-asides under workers' compensation settlement agreements. H.R.36 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013); To improve access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes H.R.5780; To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the integrity of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases.H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Victor Bolden, Leslie Joyce Abrahms, Leigh Martin May, Pam Pepper, and Stephen Bough. (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. H.R. 3897 (no short title); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); to protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act. S.2364/H.R. 4361 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. HR 4624 (Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014); to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit a court from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith. S. 2267 (Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014); to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. H.R.5499 (Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2014); to prohibit contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses. H.R. 5088. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish procedures for class actions at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs S.2769; To ensure appropriate judicial review of Federal Government actions by amending the prohibition on the exercise of jurisdiction by the United States Court of Federal Claims of certain claims pending in other courts. H.R. 2122 (Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013) would amend the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. Enacting this legislation would codify many practices aimed at increasing regulatory transparency and accountability that are currently required under several executive orders.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R.4750 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2014); To clarify the treatment of health care provider standards of care under Federal health care provisions. H.R. 4015 (SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014); specific interest in provision enacting "Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Provider Standards of Care," to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S.1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 4106 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); to provide for the development and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines and the establishment of a right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving a Federal payor, and for other purposes. H.R.4698,(Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 2092/ H.R. 4288 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2014); to provide certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R.2135 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2013); To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H. R. 3077 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a State to provide telemedicine services to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different State. General lobbying with regard to the liability of rental car companies.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107296) and cybersecurity.S. 1927 (Data Security Act of 2014); to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S.2588 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014); To improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R.3979 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts.S. 1340 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); To improve passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes. H. R. 5769 To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2730 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Acheived through Underwriting Level Act); to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property.S 2322 (MAP-21 Reauthorization Act); specific interest relating to changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles. H.R.4727; To enhance interstate commerce by creating a National Hiring Standard for Motor Carriers. H.R. 5532; To improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers

(Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act ["GROW AMERICA Act"]); draft legislation not officially introduced as of 9-30-2014; specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program.General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S.2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014) To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases.H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. H.R. 3897 (no short title); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); to protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act. S.2364/H.R. 4361 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. HR 4624 (Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014); to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit a court from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith. S. 2267 (Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014); to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. H.R.5499 (Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2014); to prohibit contracts that prohibit consumers from making certain public comments on businesses.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242) generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer program generally.Lobbying with regard to the Medicaid Third Party Liability program generally. H.R. 1982 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013); to amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) create an exception to Medicare secondary payer requirements for certain workers' compensation settlement agreements, and (2) provide for the satisfaction of such requirements through use of qualified Medicare set-asides under workers' compensation settlement agreements. H.R.36 (Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2013); To improve access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes

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

H.R. 2509/S. 1224 (Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2013); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such claims.Lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. S. ____ (Cost Recovery and Accounting Tax Reform Discussion Draft) ("Baucus Proposal"), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014, specific interest in provision that mandates that certain qualified professional service firms change their method of accouting from cash to accural in order to determine taxable income. Lobbying with regard to the deductibility of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R.4750 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2014); To clarify the treatment of health care provider standards of care under Federal health care provisions. H.R. 4015 (SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014); specific interest in provision enacting "Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Provider Standards of Care," to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S.1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 4106 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); to provide for the development and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines and the establishment of a right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving a Federal payor, and for other purposes. H.R.4698,(Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 2092/ H.R. 4288 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2014); to provide certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R.2135 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2013); To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. General lobbying with regard to the liability of rental car companies.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts.Draft Senate Coast Guard reauthorization bill regarding fee shifting provision. S. 1340 (Cruise Passenger Protection Act); To improve passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes.

(Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act ["GROW AMERICA Act"]); draft legislation not officially introduced as of 9-30-2014; specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program.General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S.2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014) To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107296) and cybersecurity.S. 1927 (Data Security Act of 2014); to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S.2588 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014); To improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107296) and cybersecurity.H.R. 3696 (National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act); specific interest in limitations of liability, preemption of state-based causes of action, and expansions of the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107296). S. 1927 (Data Security Act of 2014); to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2730 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Acheived through Underwriting Level Act); to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property.H.R.4745 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest relating to changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles; and specific interest in H.Amdt.806 (Rep. Steve Daines) to prohibit use of funds to develop, issue, or implement regulations that increase levels of minimum financial responsibility for transporting passengers or property as in effect on January 1, 2014, under regulations issued pursuant to sections 31138 and 31139 of title 49, United States Code. S 2322 (MAP-21 Reauthorization Act); specific interest relating to changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers

H.R. 2509/S. 1224 (Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2013); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such claims.Lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. S. ____ (Cost Recovery and Accounting Tax Reform Discussion Draft) ("Baucus Proposal"), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014, specific interest in provision that mandates that certain qualified professional service firms change their method of accouting from cash to accural in order to determine taxable income. Lobbying with regard to the deductibility of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases.H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Johnny deGravelles; Staci Yandle; and Gerald McHugh. General lobbying with regard to federal deputy attorney general selection generally, not specific to any nominated candiate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nomination of Debo Adegbile. (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 7-16-2014; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. H.R. 3897 (no short title); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); to protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. H.R. 2919 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act. S.2364/H.R. 4361 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. HR 4624 (Fair Debt Collections Practices Clarification Act of 2014); to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit a court from making an award of costs to a defendant except on a finding that an action was brought in bad faith. S. 2267 (Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014); to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242) generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer program generally.H.R. 4302 (Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014); specific interest in delay of effective date for Medicaid Amendment relating to beneficiary liability settlements. Lobbying with regard to the Medicaid Third Party Liability program generally. H.R. 1982 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013); to amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) create an exception to Medicare secondary payer requirements for certain workers' compensation settlement agreements, and (2) provide for the satisfaction of such requirements through use of qualified Medicare set-asides under workers' compensation settlement agreements. H.J.Res 59, (the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013); specific interest in the changes to the medicaid program relating to beneficiary liability settlements

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

H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013); to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. S. 1013/H.R. 2639 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits, specific interest in provisions that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013); to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013); to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards. S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act); to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. H.R. ____ (Bill to Enhance Federal and State Enforcement of Fraudulent Patent Demand Letters); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-2014; to provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with the assertion of a United States patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and for other purposes.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts.H.R. 4005 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014); specific interest in provisions regarding the treatment of foreign seamen, wage penalty statute, and responder liability under the Oil Pollution Act. Draft Senate Coast Guard reauthorization bill regarding fee shifting provision.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts.H.R. 4005 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014); specific interest in provisions regarding the treatment of foreign seamen, wage penalty statute, and responder liability under the Oil Pollution Act.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107296) and cybersecurity.H.R. 3696 (National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act); specific interest in limitations of liability, preemption of state-based causes of action, and expansions of the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107296). S. 1927 (Data Security Act of 2014); to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes.

Lobbying with regard to the implementation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242) generally. Lobbying with regard to the Medicare Secondary Payer program generally.H.R. 4302 (Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014); specific interest in delay of effective date for Medicaid Amendment relating to beneficiary liabilty settlements. Lobbying with regard to the Medicaid Third Party Liability program generally.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases.H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Johnny deGravelles; Staci Yandle; and Gerald McHugh. General lobbying with regard to federal deputy attorney general selection generally, not specific to any nominated candiate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nomination of Debo Adegbile. (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 3-31-2014; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. H.R. 3897 (no short title); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); to protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. H.R. 2919 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 2730 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Acheived through Underwriting Level Act); to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property.

H.R. 2509/S. 1224 (Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2013); to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such claims.Lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. Cost Recovery and Accounting Tax Reform Discussion Draft ("Baucus Proposal"), not formally introduced as of 3-31-2014, specific interest in provision that mandates that certain qualified professional service firms change their method of accouting from cash to accural in order to determine taxable income. Lobbying with regard to the deductibility of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R. 4015 (SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014); specific interest in provision enacting "Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Provider Standards of Care," to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S.1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 4106 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); to provide for the development and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines and the establishment of a right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving a Federal payor, and for other purposes. S. 2092/ H.R. 4288 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2014); to provide certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 332 (Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act); to provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies as are available to those injured through other means. General lobbying with regard to the liability of rental car companies.

H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013); to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. S. 1013/H.R. 2639 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits, specific interest in provisions that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013); to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013); to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards. S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act); to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S. 1871 (SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013); specific interest in the following Senate Finance Committee amendments: Carper-Enzi Amd. #5, filed but not offered, regarding GAO report to evaulaute reforms to reduce medical liability costs, to improve health care quality and to increase patient safety; and Toomey-Carper Amd. #1, to enact the "Standard of Care Protection Act" to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S.1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2094/S. 1503 (School Access to Emergency Epineprhine Act); specific interest in civil liability limitations for school employees/agents and prescribing physicians in relation to the administration of epinephrine. H.R. 332 (Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act); to provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies as are available to those injured through other means. General lobbying with regard to the liabltiy of rental car companies.

H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013); to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. H.R. 845 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013); to amend chapter 29, United States Code, to provide for the recovery of patent litigation costs. General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals. S. 1013/H.R. 2639 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits, specific interest in provisions that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, or heightened pleading standards. S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013); to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013); to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents. General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.

H.R. 2730 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Acheived through Underwriting Level Act); to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property.

General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases.H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Gerald ("Jerry") McHugh, Patricia Millet, Nina Pillard, and Robert Wilkins. (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 12-31-2013; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. (Safer Structured Settlements Act), not formally introduced as of 12-31-2013; to establish standards for purchases of structured settlements. H.R. 3699 (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act); to protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured settlement broker to negotiate the terms of payment of an award. H.R. 2919 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-13; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home case and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees; and specific interest in the following amendments: H.Amd. 494 (Rep. Cohen); to exempt from the bill asbestos trusts with internal anti-fraud procedures; H.Amd. 495(Rep. Nadler); to protect public health and safety by adding a requirement that any party seeking payment information from a trust must also make available information relevant to such action that pertains to public health or safety; and H.Amd. 496 (Rep. Jackson-Lee); to apply the transparency rules in the bill equally to asbestos industry defendants by requiring asbestos companies to report information about the location of their asbestos-containing products. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-13, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. General lobbying with regard to the regulation of compounding pharmacies and preservation of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. (Location Privacy Protection Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2013; to address voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. General lobbying with regard to limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act.

General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts.General lobbying with regard to responder liability under the Oil Pollution Act.

H.R. 845 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013); to amend chapter 29 of title 35, United States Code, to provide for the recovery of patent litigation costs. General lobbying with regard to patent troll legislation.S. 1013/H.R. 2639 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits; specific interest in provisions that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery or heightened pleading standards. General lobbying with regard to patent reform, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act and cybersecurity.

H.R. 2730 (Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Acheived through Underwriting Levels Act); to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property.

H.R. 367/S. 15 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013); to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, 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.General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Gerald ("Jerry") McHugh, Patricia Millet, Nina Pillard, and Robert Wilkens. (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 9-30-2013; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech; specific interest in changes to federal procedural rules that would have an impact on civil litigation. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act. H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. General lobbying with regard to notice pleading in civil actions. General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Safer Structred Settlements Act), not formally introduced as of 9-30-2013; to establish standards for purchases of structured settlements. H.R. 2919 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); to require annual reports to Congress on, and the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to health courts and practice guidelines for providers.H.R. 2094 (School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act) specific interest in civil liability limitations for school employees and agents and prescribing physicians in relation to the administration of epinephrine H.R. 332 (Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act); to provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies as are available to those injured through other means. General lobbying with regard to the liability of rental car companies. H.R. 1473 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2013); to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R. 1733 (Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2013); to limit the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care service in response to a disaster. (Safeguarding Access For Every Medicare Patient Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 6-30-13; to address electronic health records.

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally.General lobbying with regard to cybersecurity under the SAFETY Act; and with regard to implementation of the SAFETY Act generally.

H.R. 845 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013); to amend chapter 29 of title 35, United States Code, to provide for the recovery of patent litigation costs. General lobbying with regard to patent troll legislation.S. 1013 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits.

General lobbying with regard to disclosure under the Federal Motor Carrier's Compliance Safety and Accountability program.

H.R. 367/S. 15 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013); to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, 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.General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying in support of the nominations of Tim Brooks, Nina Pillard, Robert Wilkins and Patricia Millet. (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 6-30-2013; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

(Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013; relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases.General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. (Draft Legislation; no short title); to restrict the ability of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded to join a class in causes of action by federally-funded entities involving such residents that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Caitlin Halligan, Brian Davis, and Patty Schwartz (PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech. H.R. 367/S. 15 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013); to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, 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. General lobbying with regard to the Feres Doctrine and allowing servicemembers and veterans to bring causes of actions against the U.S. government for alleged torts. General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.(School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act) not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013; specific interest in civil liability limitations for school employees and agents and prescribing physicians in relation to the administration of epinephrine. H.R. 332 (Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act); to provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies as are available to those injured through other means. General lobbying with regard to the liability of rental car companies.

H.R. 845 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013); to amend chapter 29 of title 35, United States Code, to provide for the recovery of patent litigation costs.

General lobbying with regard to minimum trucking insurance requirements. General lobbying with regard to truck weight increases.

Lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents generally. H.R.2838/S.1665 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012); specific interest in provisions that would limit the rights of foreign seamen, decrease wage penalities for seamen, limit abiltity to seek and enforce a maritime lein, bar the admissibility of certain Coast Guard reports of airplane crashes in court and limit the liability of non-government operators of vessel traffic systems.

Lobbying with regard to preemption of state based causes of action. Lobbying with regard to disclosure under the Federal Motor Carrier's Compliance Safety and Accountabilty program. Lobbying with regard to limiting the disclosure of information by rail carriers related to safety management systems. H.R. 1 (Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013); specific interest in S.Amdt. 3346 (Kohl)(filed but not offered) to exempt certain vehicle weight and size requirements from commerical motor vehicles operating in Wisconsin.

S.1718/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 Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses. H.R.5284 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act); to amend section 1862 of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to workers' compensation settlement agreements and Medicare set-asides under such agreements.

S.3414 (Cybersecurity Act of 2012); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action as they relates to cybersecurity proposals generally.

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 clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. H.R.2032 (no short title); to restrict the ability of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded to join a class in causes of action by federally-funded entities involving such residents that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Brian Davis, Caitlin Joan Halligan, Patty Shwartz, William J. Kayatta, Jr. and Jill A. Pryor. S.3525 (Sportsmen's Act of 2012); specific interest in S.Amdt. 2871 (Barrasso) (filed but not offered) to require the disclosure of all payments made under the Equal Access to Justice Act.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally. 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. H.R. 6684 (Spending Reduction Act of 2012); specific interest in proivions relating to medical malpractice reform. S.1884/H.R.3627 (School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act); specific interest in civil liability limitations for school employees and agents and prescribing physicians in relation to the administration of epinephrine.

S.1718/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 Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses. H.R.5284 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act); to amend section 1862 of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to workers' compensation settlement agreements and Medicare set-asides under such agreements.

Lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents generally. H.R.2838/S.1665 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012); specific interest in provisions that would limit the rights of foreign seamen, decrease wage penalities for seamen and otherwise limit abiltity to seek and enforce a maritime lein.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally. 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. S.2264/H.R.4345 (Domestic Fuels Protection Act); to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives. S.1884/H.R.3627 (School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act); specific interest in civil liability limitations for school employees and agents and prescribing physicians in relation to the administration of epinephrine.

Lobbying with regard to insurance requirements for general aviation aircraft owners.

H.R.1873/S.987 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R.6351 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts. S.1946/H.R.3646 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. S.3076/H.R.4369 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R.3356 (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services); to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. S.2295/H.R.4384 (Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act); to permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings with respect to such drugs in the same manner that the Food and Drug Administration allows brand name drug manufactuers to do so. S.3204/H.R.4367 (no short title); to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine. H.R.6065 (no short title); to make improvements to the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act; specific interest in provisions to limit the liability of gasoline container manufacturers.

H.R.6245 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2012); to provide for the recovery of computer hardware and software patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding, and for other purposes.

S.3414 (Cybersecurity Act of 2012); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action as it relates to cybersecurity proposals generally.

Lobbying with regard to insurance requirements for general aviation aircraft owners.

Lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial motor vehicles. Lobbying with regard to preemption of state based causes of action Lobbying with regard to changes to the Federal Motor Carrier's Complicance Safety and Accountabilty program. Lobbying with regard to the required installation and use of electronic on-board records for commercial motor vehicles generally. S.1813/H.R.4348 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century [MAP-21]); specific interest relating to preemption of state based causes of action, changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles, and minimum insurance requirements for commercial motor vehicles. H.R.6064 (Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012); specific interest relating to preemption of state based causes of action, changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles, and minimum insurance requirements for commercial motor vehicles. Lobbying with regard to limiting disclosure of information related to safety management systems.

Lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents generally. Lobbying with regard to changes to Oil Pollution Act to provide civil liabilty immunity for actions taken by entities acting on behalf of a responsible party in their oil spill response obligations.

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. S.1408 (Data Breach Notification Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. H.R.3523 (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. H.R.3674 (Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action.

S.1718/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 Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses. H.R.5284 (Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act); to amend section 1862 of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to workers' compensation settlement agreements and Medicare set-asides under such agreements.

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 6-30-2012; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts. S.1946/H.R.3646 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving cosmetics. S.3076/H.R.4369 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R.3356 (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services); to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. S.2295/H.R.4384 (Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act); to permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings with respect to such drugs in the same manner that the Food and Drug Administration allows brand name drug manufactuers to do so. S.2156/S.3187 (Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act)/H.R.5651(Food and Drug Administration Reform Act); specific interest in preemption of state causes of action involving prescription drug manufacturers, medical device manufacturers and online pharmacies. S.3204/H.R.4367 (no short title); to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally. 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. H.R.5652 (Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act); specific interest in provisions setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liabiltiy claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. H.R.3511 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. S.2264/H.R.4345 (Domestic Fuels Protection Act); to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives. S.1884/H.R.3627 (School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act); specific interest in civil liability limitations for school employees and agents and prescribing physicians in relation to the administration of epinephrine.

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 3-31-2021; 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. S.1151 (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. S.1535 (Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. S.1207 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. H.R.3523 (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action.

S.453/ H.R.873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes. S.1952 (Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act); to improve hazardous materials transportation safety and for other purposes. S.1449 (Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act); specific interest in provisions relating to preemption of state based causes of action. S.1813 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century); specific interest in provisions relating to preemption of state based causes of action.. H.R. 7 (American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012); specific interest in the changes to truck size and weight limitations and restrictions on discovery and admission in evidence of certain reports and surveys.

S.223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) / H.R.658 (FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011); specific interest in provisions relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information.

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 3-31-2012; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying on the issue of enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts. S.1946/H.R.3646 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving cosmetics. Lobbying with regard to corporate accountability for exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances; and with regard to asbestos bankruptcy trusts.

S.1718/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 Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses.

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally. 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 on H.R. 5 generally; also specific interest in: H.AMDT.989, to address the crisis in access to emergency care by extending liability coverage to on-call and emergency room physicians under the Public Health Service Act; H.AMDT 990, to restore the application of antitrust laws to the business of health insurance by amending the McCarran-Ferguson Act; H.AMDT 991, to grant limited civil liability protection to health professionals that volunteer at federally declared disaster sites; and H.AMDT 988, to delay the date of enactment until the Secretary of Health and Human Services submits to Congress a report on the potential effect of this title on health care premiums. H.R.3511 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. S.2264/H.R.4345 (Domestic Fuels Protection Act) to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives H.R. 4022 (Structured Settlement Claimaints Rights Act); to guarantee a claimant's right to retain a structured settlement broker to act on behalf of the claimant to negotiate a schedule of payments.

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. 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 the 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 12-31-2011; to establish special motions and procedures to quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Lobbying with regard to preservation of documents for e-discovery and the use of sanctions to enforce compliance with discovery orders for electronic documents. H.R.3289 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2011); specific interest in Rep. Braley amendment to guarantee right to trial by jury. 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.453/ H.R.873 (Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act); to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes. S.1952 (Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act); to improve hazardous materials transportation safety and for other purposes. S.1449 (Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act); specific interest in provisions relating to preemption of state based causes of action. H.R.2838 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act); specific interest in provision limiting the amount of wage penalties a worker is entitled to receive for violations of wage penalty laws, provision relating to attachment of judgments to fishing licenses and permits, and provision limitng the rights of non-citizen seamen.

S.1099/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.3511 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R.3239 (Safeguarding Access For Every Medicare Patient Act); to provide certain legal safe harbors to Medicare and Medicaid providers who participate in the Electronic Health Record meaningful use program or otherwise demonstrate use of certified health information technology. H.R.3586 (Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act); to limit the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster. (Renewable Fuels Marketing Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2011; specific interest in provisions granting immunity from civil liabilty relating to use of ethanol mixed fuels. (Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2011; to guarantee a claimant's right to retain a structured settlement broker to act on behalf of the claimant to negotiate a schedule of payments. H.R.2112 (Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act); specific interest in provision granting schools immunity from civil liability for donating excess food.

S.968 (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act) / H.R.3261 (Stop Online Piracy Act); specific interest in provisions giving broad immunity to internet entities.

S.1718/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 Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses.

S.223 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act) / H.R.658 (FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011); specific interest in provisions relating to immunity and disclosure of safety information.

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 12-31-2011; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. General lobbying on the issue of enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts. S.1946/H.R.3646 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. Lobbying with regard to corporate accountability for exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances; and with regard to asbestos bankruptcy trusts.

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.

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 Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses.

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.

Lobbying with regard to the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contigency fee cases.

H.R. 1249 (America Invents Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases and false markings.

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.

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.

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. 183 (Deepwater Horizon Survivors' Fairness Act); to clarify the applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon. S.608 (Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2011); to bar specified federal laws related to maritime liability from establishing maritime liens on state or federal fishing licenses and authorizing civil actions to enforce maritime liens on such licenses. General lobbying with regard to the enforcability of maritime liens on fishing licenses or permits.

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. General lobbying relating to disclosure of safety information regarding Freedom of Information Act requests and civil litigation.

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. 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. S. 813 (Cyber Security Public Awareness Act of 2011); specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action. S. 413 (Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011); 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 06-30-2011; specific interest in limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action.

Lobbying with regard to the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contigency fee cases.

(Arbitration Fairness Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to the enforcability of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in defense contracts. (The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; 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. 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.

S. 183 (Deepwater Horizon Survivors' Fairness Act); to clarify the applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon.

Lobbying with regard to the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contigency fee cases.

S. 23 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases and false markings. H.R. 1056 (Patent Continuing Disclosure Act); to amend federal patent law with respect to false markings.

H.R. 658 (FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011), specific interest in House Amdt. 210, manager's amendment, 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 Senate Amdt. 6 , to provide liability protection to volunteer pilot nonprofit organizations that fly for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes, and Senate Amdt. 50, to amend title 1 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits, and to clarify the liability protection for volunteer pilots that fly for public benefit.

General lobbying on the environmental risk assessment as it relates to exposure to toxic substances. General lobbying on the claims process under the Gulf Coast Compensation 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. 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. 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. 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.

Lobbying with regard to successor liability generally in connection with auto bankruptcies. Lobbying with regard to the asbestos bankruptcy trust as it relates to asbestos 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.

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.

General lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial trucks.

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. 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. 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.

General interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commerical aircraft

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 compensation fund and corresponding Gulf Coast 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. 5820 (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. 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.

General lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial trucks.

H.R. 3721/S. 1756 (Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof. General lobbying regarding workers compensation systems, including seeking an independent study of such systems.

General interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commerical aircraft, and the safety standard established by the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. General lobbying on cabin air issues; specifically the health effects of air quality on commercial airlines. H.R. 915 (the FAA Reauthorization Act); specific interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commercial aircraft, and the safety standard established by the issueance of an airworthiness certificate.

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. 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.

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

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

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

H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. ____ (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. 635 (National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act); to establish the National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws. General lobbying regarding workers compensation systems, including seeking an individual study of such systems.

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

Lobbying with regard to successor liability generally in connection with auto bankruptcies.

General lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial trucks.

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.

Lobbying with specific interest in regulations corresponding to the Rail Safety Prevention Act of 2008.

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

H.R. 1485/ S. 588 (Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act); specific interest in Section 6 of the bill, amending the Death on the High Seas Act. H.R. 3619/ S. 1194 (Coast Guard Authorization Act); specific interest in provisions related to liability, and provisions that would hold the US government harmless for claims arising from exposure to asbestos after a decommissioned Coast Guard vessel has been conveyed to another government or US government agency. LoBiondo amendment #13, agreed to; to limit liability for actions taken by an owner, operator, time charterer, master or mariner to defend a flagged vessel against attack by pirates.

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

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 a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts. 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.Res. 871; directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents, records, memos, correspondence, and other communications regarding medical malpractice reform.

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

H.R. 3596/ S. 1681 (Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act); to ensure that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations.

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

General lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial trucks.

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

H.R. 635 (National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act); to establish the National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws. Lobbying regarding a Department of Labor advisory opinion regarding the scope of federal preemption of state product liability claims involving the use of NIOSH-approved respirators.

H.R. 915 (FAA Reauthorization Act); specific interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commercial aircraft, and the safety standard established by the issuance of an airworthiness certificate.

General lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial trucks.

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

H.R. 3596/ S. 1681 (Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act); to ensure that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations.

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). Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.

H.R. 1485/ S. 588 (Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act); specific interest in Section 6 of the bill, amending the Death on the High Seas Act. H.R. 3619/ S. 1194 (Coast Guard Authorization Act); specific interest in provisions that would hold the US government harmless for claims arising from exposure to asbestos after a decommissioned Coast Guard vessel has been conveyed to another government or US government agency.

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

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 Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate. Lobbying with regard to preemption of state law contained in regulatory preamble language and in the text of executive branch regulations.

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

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

H.R. 915 (FAA Reauthorization Act); specific interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commercial aircraft, and the safety standard established by the issuance of an airworthiness certificate.

H.R. 1485/ S. 588 (Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act); specific interest in Section 6 of the bill, amending the Death on the High Seas Act.

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

H.R. 635 (National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act); to establish the National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws. Lobbying in Congress and in the Executive Branch regarding a Department of Labor advisory opinion regarding the scope of federal preemption of state product liability claims involving the use of NIOSH-approved respirators.

S. 437; to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.

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

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

H.R. 915 (FAA Reauthorization Act); specific interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commercial aircraft, and the safety standard established by the issuance of an airworthiness certificate.

H.R. 1485/ S. 588 (Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act); specific interest in Section 6 of the bill, amending the Death on the High Seas Act.

H.R. 1195/S. 1611 (to make technical corrections to the SAFETEA-LU Act; specific interest in proposal, not presently included in either bill, to deny the right to overtime pay for drivers of trucks weighing less that 10,000 pounds.) H.R. 1125/S. 65 (Freedom to Fly Act, relating to the mandatory retirement age for pilots.)

H.R. 3580 (Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act; now Public Law 110-85; specific interest in proposed language clarifying the effect of safety regulation under the bill on state law; also specific interest in the Rule of Construction enacted under Section 901 regarding the responsibility to maintain warning labels in accordance with existing regulations. Also similar interests in S. 1082 and H. R.2900, related bills.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusioin of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.)

H.R. 2764 (as enacted) (Consolidated Appropriations Act; specific interest in Section 534, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, relating to the rights of states or other political subdivisions to adopt or enforce regulations or standards with respect to chemical facility security.)

S. 1 (Honest Leadership and Open Government Act; now Public Law 110-81; specific interest in Title II, Full Public Disclosure of Lobbying.) Federalism Accountability Act (Draft legislation, not introduced as of 12-31-07, to protect the reserved powers of the states, and

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.)

H.R. 3915 (Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act; to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices.) H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act: to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections

H.R. 1 (Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act; now public law 110-53; specific interest in section 1528; Railroad preemption clarification, regarding the relationship between Federal Railroad Administration regulation and State Law.)

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S. 814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

H.R. 1908/S. 1145 (Patent Reform Act; specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and damages.)