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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (Q1 2000)
Record date · June 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document discloses payments made by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company to the law firm Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP for the first quarter of 2000. It also notes that a portion of these payments covers services rendered in the final quarter of 1999.
This filing reveals the financial relationship between a major tobacco manufacturer and its firm regarding specific legislative activity during the year 2000.
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
The company is the client paying for lobbying services to influence legislative outcomes.
Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP
The firm is the recipient of lobbying fees and is responsible for reporting these activities.
Key Facts
- Total lobbying payments reported for the period 1/1/2000 to 3/31/2000 amount to $5,611.77.
- The lobbying activity was conducted by Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP on behalf of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
- The lobbying activity specifically targeted SB 824 and bill 1254.
- Payments were transmitted to the lobbying firm via Covington & Burling.
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- The reported payment amount includes fees for services provided during the 4th quarter of 1999.
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