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how tort reform reduces the cost of business?

What is the purpose of tort reform? Tort reform refers to proposed changes to the civil justice system with the goal of limiting victims' ability to file tort lawsuits or limiting the amount of ... read more

The lab whose junk science is fueling a frenzy of litigation

Valisure, a Connecticut-based laboratory, has become a one-stop shop for plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking to manufacture mass tort claims. The lab’s pattern is clear: Conduct unrealistic product testing, ... read more

Judicial reform fight not over, think tank says

Only days after a failed attempt to overhaul a judicial appointment system they say is politically biased, the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) has announced the publication of an Oklahoma ... read more

State Lawmakers Pursue Reform Of Arbitration System Erected As Alternative To Class Action

spring signing of House Bill 837, tort reform legislation that shortens the statute of limitations for certain lawsuits and makes a number of other changes, there was a reported “rush to the ... read more

Florida Defense Firms Adapt as Insurers Exit and Tort Reforms Limit Claims

Insurance work has shrunk as a consequence of the state’s insurance crisis and recent legislative changes. But some firms are still hiring, betting that top lawyers will attract lucrative matters. read more

What it takes to advocate for legal abuse reform

As the surge in nuclear jury verdicts intensifies, a few states are having success in ramming through tort reform aimed at curbing 'jackpot justice.' ... read more

Legislation round-up: taxes, housing, employment … and more

The second legislative session in New Hampshire tackles many business-related proposals on the House and Senate floors ... read more

Tort Law: What It Is and How It Works, With Examples

The issue of tort reform relates to the critical stance taken against many tort cases, especially in the United States. Proponents of tort reform argue that many lawsuits today are frivolous. read more

Bill to shield pesticide companies from lawsuits faces uncertain future in the Iowa House

Iowa House Republicans are debating whether to advance a bill that would prevent Iowans with severe illnesses from suing pesticide companies over failure to warn of potential health risks like cancer. read more

Key Outcomes of This Year’s Georgia Legislative Session

In the 2024 legislative session, Georgia’s General Assembly debated hotly contested laws that affect education, tort reform, health care, DEI and ballot access in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp will have ... read more

Tort Reform in South Carolina and Potential Effects on Lowcountry Businesses

The South Carolina Coalition for Lawsuit Reform serves as the united voice for the business community on tort and workers’ compensation issues, coordinating lobbying, legal, grassroots, and public ... read more