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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 777 6TH STREET, NW, SUITE 200 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4733-12
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6. House ID# 312410000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Daniel Cohen; General Counsel |
Date | 04/18/2013 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
(Arbitration Fairness Act); not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013, to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.
(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); not formally introduced as of 3-31-13, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.
(Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013, to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Gemeral lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers.
H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
General lobbying with regard to the regulation of compounding pharmacies and preservation of state-based causes of action.
General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions.
General lobbying with regard to the ability of injured consumers to bring causes of action against manufacturers and sellers of defective products.
(Location Privacy Protection Act of 2012) not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013; to address voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices; specific interest in creation of enforcement actions and Grassley Amendment (failed in Committee) to require transparency for outside counsel retained by State Attorneys General.
General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding.
General lobbying with regard to notice pleading in civil actions.
General lobbying with regard to limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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John |
Bowman |
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Cheif of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Kate |
deGravelles |
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Leg. Asst. Rep. Melancon |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
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Elisabeth |
Stein |
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Couns.; Rep. H. Johnson; Cts & Comp. Subcomm. |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
(Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013; relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases.
General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases.
(Draft Legislation; no short title); to restrict the ability of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded to join a class in causes of action by federally-funded entities involving such residents that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility.
General lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of Caitlin Halligan, Brian Davis, and Patty Schwartz
(PETITION Act), not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013; to protect first amendment rights of petition and free speech.
H.R. 367/S. 15 (Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013); to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.
General lobbying with regard to the Feres Doctrine and allowing servicemembers and veterans to bring causes of actions against the U.S. government for alleged torts.
General lobbying with regard to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Elisabeth |
Stein |
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Couns.; Rep. H. Johnson; Cts & Comp. Subcomm. |
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Kate |
DeGravelles |
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Leg. Asst. Rep. Melancon |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbying with regard to the implemenation of the SMART Act (Public Law 112-242) generally.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Kate |
DeGravelles |
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Leg.Asst.Rep.Melancon |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
(School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act) not formally introduced as of 3-31-2013; specific interest in civil liability limitations for school employees and agents and prescribing physicians in relation to the administration of epinephrine.
H.R. 332 (Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act); to provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies as are available to those injured through other means.
General lobbying with regard to the liability of rental car companies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Elisabeth |
Stein |
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Couns.; Rep. H. Johnson; Cts & Comp. Subcomm. |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
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Kate |
DeGravelles |
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Leg. Asst. Rep. Melancon |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying with regard to disclosure under the Federal Motor Carrier's Compliance Safety and Accountabilty program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents.
General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lipsen |
Linda |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schult |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
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Kate |
deGravelles |
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Leg. Asst. Rep. Melancon |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 845 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013); to amend chapter 29 of title 35, United States Code, to provide for the recovery of patent litigation costs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps. L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying with regard to minimum trucking insurance requirements.
General lobbying with regard to truck weight increases.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps. L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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4 | 8 | 12 |