TECHNOLOGY
Google Inc. hired Off Hill Strategies LLC to lobby on issues related to antitrust, privacy and cybersecurity. Tripp Baird, former floor assistant to former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.), will work on the account.
The Computer & Communications Industry Association hired King & Spalding LLP to lobby on national security issues arising from tech industry antitrust bills. George Crawford, former chief of staff to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), will work on the account.
SAP America Inc. hired Tiber Creek Group to lobby on issues related to the software industry. Ashli Palmer, former director of floor operations for House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), will work on the account.
ENERGY
Exxon Mobil Corp. hired Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures LLC to lobby on issues related to energy, carbon capture and sequestration. Former Reps. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) and Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.) will work on the account.
HEALTH
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America hired PutalaStrategies to lobby on issues related to the biopharmaceutical industry. Christopher Putala, former professional staffer for then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Joe Biden (D-Del.), will work on the account.
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. hired Ricchetti Inc. to lobby on issues related to the pharmaceutical industry. Jeff Ricchetti, brother of White House counselor Steve Ricchetti, will work on the account.
DEFENSE
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. hired SB Strategic Consulting Inc. to lobby on procurement of its MQ-9 unmanned aircraft. J. Scott Bensing, former executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, will work on the account.