An oil company in Alaska will not be registering lobbyists with the state, according to this report.  ConocoPhillips is citing burdensome disclosure requirements, especially for non-lobbyists who provide support for lobbyists and their activities.  Exxon Mobil and TransCanada have registered lobbyists, according to the article.   Here’s a lengthy September 2008 advisory opinion discussing the issue; the opinion was requested by BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc.