LEVICK STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS for VENABLE LLP ON BEHALF OF OVERSTOCK.COM, INC.
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Data driven marketing issues; electronic commerce issues
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JESSICA M LENARD | — |
| PETE LEON | — |
| MICHAEL SCRIVNER | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Abusive short sale practices
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PETE LEON | — |
| MICHAEL SCRIVNER | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Issues and legislation related to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PETE LEON | — |
| MICHAEL SCRIVNER | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Application of the First Sale Doctrine of the Copyright Act of 1976 to foreign goods. Monitor legislative activity regarding potential codification or overturning of the Supreme Court Kirtsaeng decision.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PETE LEON | — |
| MICHAEL SCRIVNER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act, provisions related to state taxation of online sales. HR 235 / S. 431 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. HR 2775, Remote Transaction Parity Act of 2015. Legislative proposals related to origin source online sales tax collection.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JESSICA M LENARD | — |
| PETE LEON | — |
| MICHAEL SCRIVNER | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.