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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1250 Eye Street, N.W. |
Address2 | Suite #1100 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 79290-12
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6. House ID# 316100000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Chirag Shah |
Date | 1/21/2025 5:01:02 PM |
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Labor
Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45).
Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA3).
Opposition of H.R.20/S.567: the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.
Support for H.R.2826/S.1261: the Save Local Business Act.
Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry.
Concerns with the WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43).
Concerns with the efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings a electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery.
Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle.
Concerns with the FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74).
Support for H.J. Res. 116/S.J. Res. 63: the Joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking.
Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board.
Support for H.J. Res. 14: the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule.
Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act.
Opposition to the blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft.
Concerns with ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Immigration reform proposals.
Support for H.R.3734: Essential Workers for Economic Advancement.
Support for H.R.1325/S.255: the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023.
Issues related to the H-2B Visa program including appropriations requests.
H.R.4367/S.2625: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2024, Further Consolidated Appropriations, 2024 (PL 118-47).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Kevin |
Carey |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to online travel services.
Issues related to online privacy and data security.
H.R.1165: the Data Privacy Act of 2023.
Issues related to short-term rentals.
H.R.7890/S.1418: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Kevin |
Carey |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Related to online travel company taxation.
Issues related to the taxation of hotel room reservations made over the internet.
Issues related to online consumer deception.
H.R.2463: the Junk Fee Prevention Act.
Issues related to short-term rentals.
Issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry.
Issues related to market consolidation and competition
Issues related to display of mandatory fees.
Issues related to hotel resort fees.
Support for S.2498: the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023.
Support for H.R.6543: the No Hidden FEEs Act of 2023.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Brooke |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Kevin |
Carey |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to website accessibility and content.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Kevin |
Carey |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the prevention and eradication of human trafficking in lodging facilities.
Support for H.R.8974: to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Blue Campaign Certification Program to encourage employers in covered industries to encourage employees to complete training to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking, and for other purposes.
Support passage of H.R.9681: The HOTEL (Halting of Trafficking and Exploitation in Lodging) Act of 2024.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Brooke |
Boland |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Kevin |
Carey |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code "Like-Kind Exchanges"
Issues related to 199A.
Issues related to estate tax.
Issues related to corporate rate.
Issues related to bonus depreciation.
Issues related to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Issues related to individual and family rates.
Issues related to 1099k tax issues.
Support of H.R. 7024: the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
Support of H.R.9002: the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act.
Support of Opportunity Zones.
Support of S.1725: the Red Tape Reduction Act.
Tax treatment of tips and related issue.
Support of H.R.4721/S.1706: the Main Street Certainty Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Brooke |
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Shreya |
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Kathryn |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Olivia |
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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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to National Park services proposed reservation plans.
Issues related to government travel.
Issues related to international and general travel.
Issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry.
Support of S.2498: the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023.
Support of H.R.6543: the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023.
Support creation of White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events.
Support shortened visa wait time language in FY25 appropriations bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Kathryn |
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Brooke |
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Shreya |
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Jessica |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
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Kevin |
Carey |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to human trafficking.
Issues related to per diem rates.
Issues related to the H-2B cap.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, General Services Administration (GSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Jessica |
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Olivia |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Eligibility.
Issues related to small business loan programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chirag |
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Brooke |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support of H.R. 8297: the Project Turnkey Act.
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
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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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24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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
27. Add the following 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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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