ANDREW COCHRAN for AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW COCHRAN | Senior Counsel, Hosue Financial Services Committee |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW COCHRAN | Senior Counsel, House Financial Services Committee |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW COCHRAN | Senior Counsel, House Financial Services Committee |
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