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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1050 CONNECTICUT AVE., NW 4TH FLR |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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 |
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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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Thomas M. Susman |
Date | 4/20/2015 3:02:30 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY2016 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts.
Draft FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
Draft FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of, Legal Services Corporation, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
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Carmichael |
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Cardman |
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Bruce |
Nicholson |
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Larson |
Frisby |
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Jared |
Hess |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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Kristi |
Gaines |
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Holly |
Cook |
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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
S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act
H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015
S. 447, the Jury ACCESS Act
H.R. 864, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act
S. 29/H.R. 197, the Respect for Marriage 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Denise |
Cardman |
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Jared |
Hess |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 9, the Innovations Act
S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015
H.R. 684, the Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark
Registration Act of 2015
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Copyright 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 |
Hayden |
Gregory |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
General activity in opposition to proposed changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in the Presidents FY2016 Budget.
Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program, and loan repayment for prosecutors and defenders.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of
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 |
Ken |
Goldsmith |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for enactment of a legislative finding that clarifies that the legal protections accorded by the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act satisfy the requirements of recently enacted federal law concerning military child custody.
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 |
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Goldsmith |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients
S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act
Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Larson |
Frisby |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.224, To require the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health
S.498/H.R.923, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity act of 2015
H.R.1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015
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 |
Bruce |
Nicholson |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 713 /H.R. 1340, the International Violence Against Women Act of 2015
Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015
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 |
Kristi |
Gaines |
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Jared |
Hess |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act
H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court)
Draft legislation -- Omnibus judgeship legislation
Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy
Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action
H.R. 185, Regulatory Accountability Act
S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act
H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act
Support preserving the ability of the government to reallocate funds between the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Disability Insurance trusts in order to preserve the solvency of either.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), 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 |
Denise |
Cardman |
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Larson |
Frisby |
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David |
Eppstein |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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
H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act
H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015
General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program.
General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Kristi |
Gaines |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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
H.R.71, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015
H.R.74, Custodial Interrogation Recording Act
H.R.320, Rapid DNA Act of 2015
H.R.429, Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015
H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015
H.R.1232, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
H.R.1251, A bill to add a Federal defender representative to the United States Sentencing Commission
H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015
H.R.1254, Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015
H.R.1253, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015
H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015
H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act
S.140/H.R.1201, Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015
S.166/H.R.159, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015
S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014
S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015
S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015
S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety
S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015
S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015
S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015.
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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Nicholson |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
RIN 1250-AA03- Government Contractors Requirement to Report summary Data and Employee Compensation
Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178
(June 21, 2011)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Larson |
Frisby |
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Denise |
Cardman |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft legislation to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provide a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provide an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.
H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - opposed provision that makes it more difficult for victims to hold health care providers accountable in court for substandard care.
H.R. 1470, the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 - urge exclusion of nursing and skilled nursing facilities from the Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Providers Standards of Care currently contained in the bill which would make it more difficult for residents of nursing homes to seek justice through the courts.
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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Eppstein |
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Susman |
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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
Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Larson |
Frisby |
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Carmichael |
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Holly |
Cook |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kristi |
Gaines |
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Thomas |
Susman |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported increased funding in reauthorization of the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program.
Supported funding for the Grant Per Diem transitional housing program for veterans.
Supported increased funding for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program.
Support adequate supply and funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers.
Support introduction of legislation maintaining present eligibility for homeless veteran programs, including those with Other Than Honorable discharges from the military.
Support introduction of legislation authorizing the VA, at its own discretion, to spend appropriated funds to support the delivery of legal services, including demonstration projects.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Susman |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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