Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To promote fairness and equality in Wisconsin's civil justice system, business groups, and associations.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation addressing lawsuit abuse and statutory reforms to Wisconsin's civil justice system.
Title:
Lobbyist
To promote fairness and equality in Wisconsin's civil justice system, business groups, and associations.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation addressing lawsuit abuse and statutory reforms to Wisconsin's civil justice system.
Title:
Lobbyist
Contact
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Robert Fassbender
10 E Doty Street, Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
fassbender@hamilton-consulting.com
10 E Doty Street, Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
fassbender@hamilton-consulting.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cook | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/8/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Robert I Fassbender | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/8/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| James A Buchen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/28/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 19
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
2/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
For
Notification Date2/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 27
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 105
2/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 105
For
Notification Date2/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
2/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 120
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 242
5/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 242
For
Notification Date5/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 139
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
4/9/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
For
Notification Date4/9/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 156
4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 156
For
Notification Date4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 101
5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 101
For
Notification Date5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 706
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 13
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 19
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 22
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 137
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 167
Relating to: actions for damages caused by wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: actions for damages caused by wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 182
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 592
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/18/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to collateral source payments.
Relating to collateral source payments.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
LRB-0592 - relating to state agencies entering into contrcts for legal services on a contingent fee basis
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0592 - relating to state agencies entering into contrcts for legal services on a contingent fee basis
LRB-0592 - relating to state agencies entering into contrcts for legal services on a contingent fee basis
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0002 - relating to torts and personal injury trusts.
LRB-0002 - relating to torts and personal injury trusts.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $75,786.52 |
2013 July - December $49,427.74 |
2014 January - June $75,786.52 |
2014 July - December $49,228.12 |
Total $250,228.90 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 43.50 |
2013 July - December 10.25 |
2014 January - June 36.50 |
2014 July - December 0.00 |
Total 90.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 481.60 |
2013 July - December 451.30 |
2014 January - June 385.00 |
2014 July - December 79.80 |
Total 1397.70 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 2% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 2% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December 12% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: collateral source payments.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 8% |
2013 July - December 4% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: collateral source payments.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 8% |
2013 July - December 4% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December 12% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% |
2013 July - December 25% |
2014 January - June 65% |
2014 July - December |
Total 31% |
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
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
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 50% |
Total 4% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
LRB-0592 - relating to state agencies entering into contrcts for legal services on a contingent fee basis
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication