H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.
Duration: March 1, 2009
to
October 31, 2016
General Issues: Health Issues , Torts , Government Issues , Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace , Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection , Copyright/Patent/Trademark , Defense , Trucking/Shipping , Homeland Security , Budget/Appropriations , Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries , Transportation , Environmental/Superfund
Spending: about $1,530,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2009: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Senate
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Andrew Cochran Sr. Counsel, U.S. House Financial Services Comm.
Senior Counsel, House Financial Services Committee
Senior Counsel, Hosue Financial Services Committee
Sr. Counsel, House Financial Services Committee
Andrew C Senior Counsel, House Financial Services Committee
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
4th Quarter, 2016
Mr. Andrew Cochran terminated an engagement in which they represented American Association for Justice on Oct. 31, 2016.
Original Filing: 300841084.xml
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300830101.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300811298.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3624 (Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015); amends title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2300 (Empowering Patients First Act of 2015); provides for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage.
H.R. 2653 (American Health Care Reform Act of 2015); repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4161 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4252 (Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300803311.xml
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
H.R. 3624 (Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015); amends title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.__/S.__ (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); draft legislation amending the Public Health Service Act to include as a health care provider behavioral and mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, psychiatric hospitals, certain community mental health centers (including one operated by a county behavioral health agency), and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4771 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Health Act); changes access to statutory and common law remedies for victims of medical malpractice by altering the American liability system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2331/H.R. 4161 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300778682.xml
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
H.R. 2576, bill to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action.
H.R. 1927 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); requires a federal court to certify that plaintiffs in a proposed class action have actually suffered the same type and scope of injury as the named class representatives; and amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300764207.xml
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
H.R. 2576, bill to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action.
H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300738053.xml
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
H.R. 2576, bill to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Amendment to H.R. 1735, National Defense Authorization Act, to strip original Section 594, which would have delayed DoD rulemaking to expand definition of "consumer credit" in Military Lending Act to cover payday and other lenders offering high-interest loans to servicemembers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300722710.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. ____/S. ____, potential SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2015, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
S.____, potential bill to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 9 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300708316.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4068/S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2014.
Original Filing: 300676932.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 1999/H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013); to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system.
General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2014.
Original Filing: 300661192.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 1999/H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013); to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system.
General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2014.
Original Filing: 300649653.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 1999/H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.
S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 3-31-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action.
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013); to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system.
General lobbying with regard to patent troll proposals.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300626874.xml
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers.
H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act.
General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
H.R. 3121 (American Health Reform Act); specific interest in provisions establishing national civil liability limitations for medical professionals.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act); to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections.
General lobbying with regard to patent reform proposals, specific interest in proposals that would enact loser pays, mandatory sanctions, limits on discovery, fees on discovery or heightened pleading standards.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013.
Original Filing: 300606044.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers.
H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2655/S. 1288 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Title V of H.R. 3121 (American Health Reform Act), which would impose federal limits on medical liability, fee limits on attorneys, and mandate court rules for state health care lawsuits.
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2013.
Original Filing: 300580923.xml
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.
H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers.
H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
General lobbying with regard to the ability of injured consumers to bring causes of action against manufacturers and sellers of defective products.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying with regard to minimum trucking insurance requirements.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to health courts and practice guidelines for providers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2013.
Original Filing: 300558122.xml
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 ability of injured consumers to bring causes of action against manufacturers and sellers of defective products.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to proposals to add medical malpractice limits to FY 2014 budget.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300540896.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enactment of S.1718/H.R.1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
H.R.5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce.
S.2264/H.R.4345 (Domestic Fuels Protection Act); to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2012.
Original Filing: 300521474.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.1718/H.R.1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
H.R.5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce.
S.2264/H.R.4345 (Domestic Fuels Protection Act); to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2838/S.1665 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012); specific interest in provisions that would limit the rights of foreign seamen, decrease wage penalities for seamen and otherwise limit ability to seek and enforce a maritime lien.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300496397.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.1946/H.R.3646 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. S.3076/H.R.4369 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.966/S.533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally, not specific to any nominated candidate; except specific lobbying with regard to the nominations of William Kayatta and Brian Davis.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.1718/H.R.1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce.
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.S.2264/H.R.4345 (Domestic Fuels Protection Act); to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial motor vehicles. H.R.6064 (Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012); specific interest relating to preemption of state based causes of action, changes to vehicle weight and size requirements for commercial motor vehicles, and minimum insurance requirements for commercial motor vehicles.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2012.
Original Filing: 300475820.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.968 (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act) /H.R.3261 (Stop Online Piracy Act); specific interest in provisions giving broad immunity to internet entities.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1873/S.987 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 3-31-2012; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.General lobbying on the issue of enforceability of mandatory, pre-disdpute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.
S.1946/H.R.3646 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers.
Lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving cosmetics.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.966/S.533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.1718/H.R.1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. Lobbying with regard to Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally. H.R.5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce; lobbying on H.R. 5 generally. S.2264/H.R.4345 (Domestic Fuels Protection Act) to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Lobby with regard to the legal rights of cruise passengers and workers and revision of laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300446104.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.968 (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act) /
H.R.3261 (Stop Online Piracy Act); specific interest in provisions giving broad immunity to internet
entities.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
S.1946/H.R.3646 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.1061/H.R.1996 (Government Litigation Savings Act); to restrict the the award of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the United States under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and to require and make publically available certain data relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.1718/H.R.1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Lobbying with regard to Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.1099/H.R.5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce.
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2838 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act); specific interest in provision limiting the amount of wage penalties a worker is entitled to receive for violations of wage penalty laws, provision relating to attachment of judgments to fishing licenses and permits, and provision limitng the rights of non-citizen seamen.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300423677.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1873/S. 987 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.
(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 09-30-2011; relating to the
use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 218/H.R. 5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce.
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300403670.xml
Lobbying Issues
(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 06-30-2011; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
General lobbying on the issue of enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts. (The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 06-30-2011; to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in federal courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 218/H.R. 5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce.
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 183 (Deepwater Horizon Survivors' Fairness Act); to clarify the applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 25, 2011.
Original Filing: 300381566.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1063 (Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011); to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
(Arbitration Fairness Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
(The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 966/S. 533 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011); to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.
Lobbying with regard to the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts.H.R. 1 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act); specific interest in House Amdt. 85 to defund the Equal Access to Justice program.
(Holly Lynn James Act), draft legislation not formally introduced as of 03-31-2011; specific interest in the legal remedies available to active duty and retired military personnel who are victims of sexual assault and harrassment.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 218/H.R. 5 (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011); to set conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce.
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 183 (Deepwater Horizon Survivors' Fairness Act); to clarify the applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to the blowout and explosion of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
S. 23 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases and false markings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300354058.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.
H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957).
H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010); to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas.
S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act); to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other
purposes.H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability); to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
General lobbying on the claims process under the Gulf Coast Compensation Facility.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300325640.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1346/S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices.
H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.
H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.General lobbying on financial reform as it relates to protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses, the authority of state attorney generals and preemption of state consumer laws.
S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957).
H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas.
S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes.H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes.
S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker.
S. 3600 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to amend the Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages.
S. 3663 (Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010), to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; specific interest in provisions relating to maritime and admiralty laws regarding liability.
S. 3755 (Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act), to ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
S.3305 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.S. 3306 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5214 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5355 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility.
S. 3472 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full costs of oil spills, and for other purposes.
S.3542 (Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010), to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, to establish a Commission to investigate and report on corrective measures to prevent similar incidents, to improve the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and Federal oil spill research, and for other purposes.
General lobbying on the claims process under the Oil Pollution Act, the $20 billion compensation fund and corresponding Gulf Coast Claims Facility.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300291799.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1346/S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act) to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to certain medical devices.
H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.
H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957).
H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 3463 (Survivors Equality Act of 2010) to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas.
S. 3478 (Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act), to repeal certain limitations of liability and for other purposes.H.R. 5503 (Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations of Liability), to revise laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5629 (Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 ), to ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other purposes.
S. 3345 (Big Oil Polluter Pays Act), to to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company v. Baker.
Lobbying with regard to the $20 billion Oil Spill Trust Fund and corresponding independent claims facility.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
S.3305 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.S. 3306 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5214 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5355 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility.
S. 3472 (Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010), to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full costs of oil spills, and for other purposes.
S.3542 (Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010), to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, to establish a Commission to investigate and report on corrective measures to prevent similar incidents, to improve the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and Federal oil spill research, and for other purposes.
General lobbying on the claims process under the Oil Pollution Act, the $20 billion Trust Fund and independent claims facility.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5381/S.3302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act), to require motor vehicle safety standards relating to vehicle electronics and to reauthorize and provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with specific interest in the preemption of state laws.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300266675.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1346/S 540, the Medical Device Safety Act, to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with respect to certain medical devices.
H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act) - Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
S. 1606 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of
products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who
are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign
manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the
United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and
for other purposes.
S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31,
2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from
mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stronger state consumer laws.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts:
S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957). H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally:
H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to
state incentive payments related to medical liability laws.
H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to
state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability.H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration
projects relating to medical liability.
Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300238845.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1346/S 540, the Medical Device Safety Act, to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with respect to certain medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment.S. 1606 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of
products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who
are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957).
H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally.
H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for America Act); specific interest in minority motion to recommit, not agreed to; to cap noneconomic damages, eliminate joint and several liability, and limit attorney contingency fees. H.R.3950 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability; and specific interest in proposed amendments relating to medical liability tort reform; including; Ensign amendment #2927 (offered and tabled by vote), and amendments that were filed but not offered:
Corker amendment #3199;
Ensign amendment #3035;
Ensign amendment #3036;
Ensign amendment #3152;
Graham/Chambliss amendment #2829;
Grassley amendment #3182
Grassley amendment #3244
Grassley amendment #3245;
Grassley amendment #3247;
Hutchinson amendment #3141;
Hutchinson amendment #3210;
Kyl amendment #3097;
McConnell amendment #3145;
Murkowski amendment #3255; and
Snowe amendment #2948.
H.R.1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 9, 2009.
Original Filing: 300203816.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1346/S 540, the Medical Device Safety Act, to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with respect to certain medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
HR 1020/S 931, the Arbitration Fairness Act, to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
HR 1478/S 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009) to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for injuries received as a result of negligent medical care
Agencies Lobbied
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2009.
Original Filing: 300182580.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1346/S 540, the Medical Device Safety Act, to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with respect to certain medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
HR 1020/S 931, the Arbitration Fairness Act, to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
HR 1478/S 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009) to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for injuries received as a result of negligent medical care
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, Mr. Andrew Cochran lobbied for American Association for Justice , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2009.
Original Filing: 300149834.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medical Device Safety Act
Agencies Lobbied
House of Representatives
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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