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Lobbying Disclosure: Cisco Systems (Q1 2000)

Original title: NIELSEN MERKSAMER PARRINELLO MUELLER & NAYLOR LLP lobbying for CISCO SYSTEMS

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses payments made by Cisco Systems to the law firm Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP for the first quarter of 2000. The firm reported no active lobbying activity during this specific period.

Why it matters

This report documents the financial relationship between a major technology corporation and its firm, showing that $4,900.50 was paid during the first quarter of 2000, though no specific legislation was targeted during that time.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Cisco Systems

The company is the client responsible for the lobbying payments and disclosure requirements.

Directly affected

Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP

The firm is the registered lobbying entity responsible for filing the disclosure report.

Key Facts

  • Cisco Systems paid $4,900.50 to Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP for the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.
  • The lobbying firm reported no active lobbying on specific legislation during the first quarter of 2000.
  • The reported payments include compensation for services rendered during the fourth quarter of 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Cisco Systems lobby for any specific bills during this time?
No, the report explicitly states that there was no legislation actively lobbied during this quarter.
Why was a payment made if no lobbying occurred?
The document notes that the payments were partially for services provided in the fourth quarter of 1999.

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Lobbying Activity

NIELSEN MERKSAMER PARRINELLO MUELLER & NAYLOR LLP

on behalf of CISCO SYSTEMS

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Delayed Payment Reporting

The report confirms that lobbying payments in one quarter can include compensation for work performed in previous quarters.

Connected Entities

Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP, Cisco Systems

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy5
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