AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE

Government Issues

H.R. 758 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory.

TargetedSENATE · HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Copyright/Patent/Trademark

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.

TargetedSENATE · HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

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.