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Practice Advance Help

  1. Registration and Login Help
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 Registration and Login Help

If you have placed an order for a staff directory and would like to begin to access the Web version, you need to complete a registration process first to create your own, unique user name and password. Once that registration process is complete, you can log on to the site with that unique user name and password in the section titled "Subscriber Area" on the homepage of the directory site. You need to have placed an order first, because you need a valid invoice number in order to register. This invoice number will be provided on the invoice/receipt you receive after placing the order, or by calling Customer Service at 1-866-427-7737.

The registration process is as follows:

Instructions to Register for the following products ONLY:

  • Congressional Staff Directory print subscription with Free Web Access, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Federal Staff Directory print subscription with Free Web Access, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Judicial Staff Directory print subscription with Free Web Access, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Homeland Security Staff Directory Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • The Federal Collection print subscription with Free Web Access, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Media Contact Directory Free Web Access with the print order or Web only subscription (note, Media Contact Directory includes downloads)
  • Almanac of Federal PACs Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • New York Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • New Jersey Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • California Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Illinois Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Texas Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Ontario Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Alberta Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • British Columbia Staff Directory Free Web Access with the print order, Web only subscription, or Download Add-on
  • Practice Advance Marketing Monitor Web only subscription (no Download Add-on available)
  • Practice Advance International Trade Monitor Web only subscription (no Download Add-on available)
  • Practice Advance Government Relations Monitor Web only subscription (no Download Add-on available)

NOTE: Registration for any products other than those listed is a different process. If you are looking for a product that is not listed here, email directorysales@cqpress.com.

Step One

To register for any online access, you need your invoice numbers. That means that your order must be entered into our system and an invoice number has generated for that order. If you have your invoice or receipt in front of you, use that invoice number to register. If you have a renewal, renewal invoice, or packing slip, that number will not let you register. If you don’t know what your invoice numbers are you may:

As you know, access to the staff directories online comes free with your active/paid subscription to the print editions. Download access is an additional subscription fee for all except Media Contact Directory and a subscription to the print editions is required. When you register for the Download access you agree to the following terms: The Download access is non-refundable after the first download is completed; Downloaded information can not be sold, given or transferred to any one other than the registered subscriber

Step Two

Go to the following web address http://register.cqpress.com. From here you will see the following options:

  • I need to register for the first time - This option should be used if you have never registered for any of the products, including the Download access. In this option you can register for all of the staff directory products you currently subscribe to at one time.
  • I need to register a new product under an existing username and password - This option should be used if you have previously registered but have subscribed to additional products for which you would like to register. This option can also be used if you have transferred from one product to another.
  • I need to register for the Download Add-On (not applicable for Media Contact Directory) - This option can be used simply to add the Download registration to your current registration. The Download access must use the same username and password as the product registration you are downloading. This option is not applicable to the Media Contact Directory because downloads are part of the subscription and not an add-on.

For any of the options above, you must first enter your e-mail address. Please note that CQPress only utilizes our subscribers’ e-mail address for registration, renewal, and important product announcements. We do not sell e-mail addresses for advertising purposes. Once your email address is entered, click on Next Step. From here follow the steps for the option you are using.

1. I need to register for the first time

Complete the information required at the top of the Registration Form including your name, company name and phone number. Create a User Name and Password that only you will use and is easy for you to remember (there are character restrictions listed). Then click on the small box to the left of the product or products you are registering for and enter the invoice number in the larger box to the right of that product. Then click on Complete Registration. You will see a screen that tells you that you have successfully registered. You will also receive a confirmation email. Once that is complete, you can go the product website and login in the upper left corner where it says Subscriber Log In.

2. I need to register a new product under an existing username and password

For this option you must enter the same email address you previously registered under. If you don’t remember that email address, contact customer service or webhelp@cqpress.com and ask for that information. Once you have entered the email address, you will see a second registration page that shows you the products you currently have registered and asks for your password. If you don’t remember your password, ask customer service or webhelp. Once you enter the password, click on Next Step. You will see a completed registration form and the products you are registered for will show invoice numbers next to them. Click on the products you wish to add to this registration, enter the invoice numbers in the boxes to the right, and then click on Complete Registration. You will see a screen that tells you that you have successfully registered. You will also receive a confirmation email. Once that is complete, you can go the product website and login in the upper left corner where it says Subscriber Log In.

3. I need to register for the Download Add-On. (not applicable for Media Contact Directory)

The Download Access is a separate product for all publications except the Media Contact Directory, but you must use the same email, user name and password for the Downloads as you do for the products you are downloading. So for this option you must enter the same email address in the space provided. If you don’t remember that email address, contact customer service or webhelp@cqpress.com and ask for that information. Once you have entered the email address, you will see a second registration page that shows you the products you currently have registered and asks for your password. If you don’t remember your password, ask customer service or webhelp. Once you enter the password, click on Next Step. You will see a completed registration form and the products you are registered for will show invoice numbers next to them. Click on the download products you wish to add to this registration, enter the invoice numbers in the boxes to the right, and then click on Complete Registration. You will see a screen that tells you you have successfully registered. You will also receive a confirmation email. Once that is complete, you can go the product website and login in the upper left corner where it says Subscriber Log In. Once you have logged into the site, you will see Download as the final option in the Subscriber Area in the upper left corner. Click on that option and you will see the Download Menu. Click on the icon for the product you logged in for and begin your search.

For immediate access, click on one of the web sites below and log in using your personal username and password. There is a Help button at the top right of every screen that you can access at any time you need additional assistance.

For information on adding products to your subscription, web only, or multi-user options, please contact directorysales@cqpress.com.

 2. About this Web site

Practice Advance is a suite of products designed to assist the law professional with marketing and client promotion activities. The suite of products includes Marketing Monitor, Government Relations Monitor and the International Trade Monitor.

  • Marketing Monitor. Marketing Monitor tracks the daily marketing activities of the major law firms, including press releases, events, publications, ads, sponsorships, and bylines. With Marketing Monitor you can browse the activities and plan your own marketing strategies.
  • Government Relations Monitor. Government Relations Monitor tracks two things: the daily marketing activities in the area of Government Relations; and the client activities of the major law firms in the area of Government Relations. You can use Government Relations Monitor to check new developments, monitor new matters, monitor marketing, research clients, plan events, plan publications, and plan speeches.
  • International Trade Monitor. International Trade Monitor tracks two things: the daily marketing activities in the area of International Trade; and the client activities of the major law firms in the area of International Trade. You can use International Trade Practice Monitor to check new developments, monitor new matters, monitor marketing, research clients, plan events, plan publications, and plan speeches.
To access one of these products, click on the link in the Other Products box in the left-hand navigation. These products require subscriptions and the information can be found in the Subscribe drop-down menu.

Navigation buttons across the top

  • Contact CQ Press provides links to additional information about CQ Press, including
    • About CQ Press, which provides general information about our company,
    • CQ Links, which offers links to other Congressional Quarterly web sites,
    • Press Releases, which highlights news and events at CQ Press,
    • Contact Us, which tells you how to contact us for various questions,
    • Contact the Editor, which enables you to send updates directly to our editors,
    • Sales at CQ Press, which provides information on how to reach a sales represntative for more information.

  • If you click on Subscribe, you will see links to
    • Description, which provides a detailed description of the product,
    • Become A Subscriber, which provides information on how to subscribe our products,
    • Web Only Products, which provides information on pruchasing web only access, and
    • Sales at CQ Press, which provides information on how to reach a sales represntative for more information.

  • Free Trials links you to information on how trials, including
    • Get a Free Trial,
    • Help with your Free Trial

  • Help/Support links you to
    • Help,
    • Browser Requirements,
    • Copyright Policy,
    • Customer Service. and

Navigation to the left

  • Free Trial provides a link to the information on how to get a Free trial and then it also explains that you need to select the product you want to free trial in order to login. Here is how the Free Trial request works:
    • Email Angie Anderson at aanderson@cqpress.com and request a Free Trial for a specific product. Make sure you include all contact information, address, phone, and email.
    • You will receive an email with your free trial username and password.
    • Go to the homepage of the product you requested a free trial for.
    • Login in the subscriber area with this username and password.
  • Feedback provides you two links, one to a Feedback form by clicking on Feedback and one to Customer Service by clicking on Contact Customer Service
  • Other Products provides you links to the products that are part of Practice Advance

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 4. Contact information

Please submit all help inquiries through our online form at http://www.cqpress.com/webhelp. If you have questions about your account status, or wish to place a new order, please contact our customer service department by one of the methods shown below.

CQ Press Customer Service
2300 N Street, Suite 800
NW Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1-866-4CQPRESS (1-866-427-7737)
E-mail: customerservice@cqpress.com.

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