Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C.
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
The practice of law.
Lobbying Interests:
SB 518 and AB 968, and any other legislation that would adversely affect the class members Kohner, Mann & Kailas represent in Butcher V. Ameritech Corporation.
CEO Name:
Steve Kailas
Attorney
                            
                            The practice of law.
Lobbying Interests:
SB 518 and AB 968, and any other legislation that would adversely affect the class members Kohner, Mann & Kailas represent in Butcher V. Ameritech Corporation.
CEO Name:
Steve Kailas
Attorney
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Alexander Pendleton
4650 N. Port Washington Rd, Washington Building
Milwaukee, WI 53212-1059
(414) 962-5110
(414) 962-8725
apendleton@kmklawfirm.com
www.kmksc.com
                                        
                                    4650 N. Port Washington Rd, Washington Building
Milwaukee, WI 53212-1059
(414) 962-5110
(414) 962-8725
apendleton@kmklawfirm.com
www.kmksc.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 968
relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We oppose sections 24, 25, 48 and 49(1) of the bill, as those sections are anti-consumer, create a special "carve out" in the Civil Procedure Rules, and constitute an unconstitutional "private bill" whereby only one party (Ameritech) would benefit.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We oppose sections 24, 25, 48 and 49(1) of the bill, as those sections are anti-consumer, create a special "carve out" in the Civil Procedure Rules, and constitute an unconstitutional "private bill" whereby only one party (Ameritech) would benefit.
                                                                Senate Bill 518
relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We oppose sections 24, 25, 48 and 49(1) of the bill, as those sections are anti-consumer, create a special "carve out" in the Civil Procedure Rules, and constitute an unconstitutional "private bill" whereby only one party (Ameritech) would benefit.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We oppose sections 24, 25, 48 and 49(1) of the bill, as those sections are anti-consumer, create a special "carve out" in the Civil Procedure Rules, and constitute an unconstitutional "private bill" whereby only one party (Ameritech) would benefit.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2006 January - June $15,363.39 | 2006 July - December $0.00 | Total $15,363.39 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2006 January - June 15.30 | 2006 July - December 0.00 | Total 15.30 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2006 January - June 69.60 | 2006 July - December 0.00 | Total 69.60 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalties related to a taxpayer's negligence, calculating interest on unpaid amounts, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 50% | 2006 July - December | Total 49% | 
                                                             relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalties related to a taxpayer's negligence, calculating interest on unpaid amounts, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 50% | 2006 July - December | Total 49% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
                            Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
                            Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.