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Professional Driver Background Check Efficiency Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization; to provide authority for the Federal government to purchase and issue certain troubled assets; specific interest in the effect of the Secretary's authority under the bill on certain pending and future claims and on the issue of judicial review of the Secretary's actions.)
H.R. 6049 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act); specific interest in Section 311 of House-passed bill, regarding uniform treatment of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases; also specific interest in the same issue in versions of the bill in which the language of Section 311 was not included (especially H.R. 3997 and H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization.)
Source: Senate LDA
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) Medical Device Safety Act; draft legislation (not introduced as of 03-31-08) to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics.
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 6381/S. 3398 (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. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics. H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) H.R. 1343 (Health Centers Renewal Act; to authorize appropriations for health centers program under the Public Health Services Act); specific interest in Section 5 of House-passed bill relating to liability protections for health service practitioners providing services in emergency areas.
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) H.R. 6381 (Medical Device Safety Act) to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarity the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics. H.R. 1343 (Health Centers Renewal Act; to authorize appropriations for health centers program under the Public Health Service Act); specific interest in Section 5 of House-passed bill relating to liability protections for health service practitioners providing services in emergency areas.
American Homebuyers Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
American Homebuyers Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
CJ's Home Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
ADA Notification Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3479 (ADA Notification Act); to amend the Americans With Disabilities Act to require, as precondition to commencing a civil action with respect to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility, that an opportunity be provided to correct alleged violations. H.R. 3195 (ADA Restoration Act); to restore the intent and protections of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
College Textbook Affordability and Transparency Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 6049 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act); specific interest in Section 311 of House-passed bill, regarding uniform treatment of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases; also specific interest in the same issue in versions of the bill in which the language of Section 311 was not included (especially H.R. 3997 and H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization.)
Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act now Public Law 110-241): to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance with respect to violations involving the print of an expiration date on credit and debit card receipts; also S.2978, and identical bill. S. 3033 (Securities Litigation Attorney Accountability Act)
Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act: to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance with respect to violations involving the print of an expiration date on credit and debit card receipts. Congressional lobbying on behalf of the legal rights of shareholders in connection with policy issues raised by the Supreme Court's decision in the "Stoneridge" case; and Securities and Exchange Commission oversight.
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income claims, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) H.R. 6381 (Medical Device Safety Act) to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarity the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics. H.R. 1343 (Health Centers Renewal Act; to authorize appropriations for health centers program under the Public Health Service Act); specific interest in Section 5 of House-passed bill relating to liability protections for health service practitioners providing services in emergency areas.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 6381/S. 3398 (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. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics. H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) H.R. 1343 (Health Centers Renewal Act; to authorize appropriations for health centers program under the Public Health Services Act); specific interest in Section 5 of House-passed bill relating to liability protections for health service practitioners providing services in emergency areas.
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 6049 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act); specific interest in Section 311 of House-passed bill, regarding uniform treatment of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases; also specific interest in the same issue in versions of the bill in which the language of Section 311 was not included (e.g. S. 3335; Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; and S. Amdt. 5633 and S. Amdt. 5635 to H.R. 6049; and H.R. 7060 and H.R. 7202).
Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 6049 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act); specific interest in Section 311 of House-passed bill, regarding uniform treatment of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases; also specific interest in the same issue in versions of the bill in which the language of Section 311 was not included (e.g. S. 3335; Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; and S. Amdt. 5633 and S. Amdt. 5635 to H.R. 6049; and H.R. 7060 and H.R. 7202).
Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Congressional lobbying regarding Federal Railroad Administration regulation of rail safety generally. S.1889 (Railroad Safety Enhancement Act); specific interest in section 208 of reported bill, relating to preemption of state law regarding accidents at highway-rail grade crossings; and section 107 of reported bill regarding the discovery and admission into evidence of certain reports and surveys.
Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
S. 846 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Amendments) H.R. 2830/S. 1892 (Coast Guard Authorization Act; Specific interest in provisions in each bill relating to claims by seamen for unpaid wages.)
A bill to authorize salary adjustments for justices and judges of the United States for fiscal year 2007.
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
CPSC Reform Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine.
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6049 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act); specific interest in Section 311 of House-passed bill, regarding uniform treatment of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases; also specific interest in the same issue in versions of the bill in which the language of Section 311 was not included (e.g. S. 3335; Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; and S. Amdt. 5633 and S. Amdt. 5635 to H.R. 6049; and H.R. 7060 and H.R. 7202).
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: S. 2450 now Public Law 110-322; to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (To increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. S. 2041/H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.) H.R. 5833, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disabilities Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Claims.
H.R. 6381/S. 3398 (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. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics. H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) H.R. 1343 (Health Centers Renewal Act; to authorize appropriations for health centers program under the Public Health Services Act); specific interest in Section 5 of House-passed bill relating to liability protections for health service practitioners providing services in emergency areas.
H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 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. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1979/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) H.R. 3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449/H.R. 5884 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to the protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) S.2041/ H.R. 4854 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
H.R. 6049 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act); specific interest in Section 311, regarding uniform treatment of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases; also S. 814 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.
Congressional lobbying regarding proposed Rule of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding roof crush resistance standards.
H.R. 3479 (ADA Notification Act); to amend the Americans With Disabilities Act to require, as precondition to commencing a civil action with respect to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility, that an opportunity be provided to correct alleged violations. H.R. 3195 (ADA Restoration Act); to restore the intent and protections of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) H.R. 6381 (Medical Device Safety Act) to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarity the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics. H.R. 1343 (Health Centers Renewal Act; to authorize appropriations for health centers program under the Public Health Service Act); specific interest in Section 5 of House-passed bill relating to liability protections for health service practitioners providing services in emergency areas.
H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act now Public Law 110-241): to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance with respect to violations involving the print of an expiration date on credit and debit card receipts; also S.2978, and identical bill. S. 3033 (Securities Litigation Attorney Accountability Act)
Congressional lobbying regarding Federal Railroad Administration regulation of rail safety generally. S.1889 (Railroad Safety Enhancement Act); specific interest in section 208 of reported bill, relating to preemption of state law regarding accidents at highway-rail grade crossings; and section 107 of reported bill regarding the discovery and admission into evidence of certain reports and surveys.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Congressional lobbying regarding proposed Federal Railroad Administration rule regarding passenger equipment safety standards.
H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) Medical Device Safety Act; draft legislation (not introduced as of 03-31-08) to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices. Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics.
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.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
S. CON. RES. 70 (Budget Resolution); specific interest in S. AMDT. 4303 and S. AMDT. 4304 (both circulated but not considered by the Senate) to authorize the Chair of the Budget Committee to revise budget allocations, aggregates and other levels in connection with legislation, if considered in the future, relating to medical malpractice liability.
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 inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts: H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.) S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.) S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.) H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.) S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
S. 846 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Amendments) H.R. 2830/S. 1892 (Coast Guard Authorization Act; Specific interest in provisions in each bill relating to claims by seamen for unpaid wages.)
H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act: to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance with respect to violations involving the print of an expiration date on credit and debit card receipts. Congressional lobbying on behalf of the legal rights of shareholders in connection with policy issues raised by the Supreme Court's decision in the "Stoneridge" case; and Securities and Exchange Commission oversight.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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H.R. 1081/S. 618 (Insurance Industry Competition Act, to further competition in the insurance industry.)
S. 846 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Amendments) H.R. 2830/ S. 1892 (Coast Guard Authorization Act; specific interest in provisions in H.R. 2830 relating to claims for unpaid crew wages on passenger vessels.)
H.R. 1318 (Veterans' Benefits Protection Act, to repeal the authority for agent or attorney representation in Veterans benefits cases before the Department of Veterans Affairs.)
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.)
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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