Since 1986, ATRA is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to reforming the civil justice system. It is a nationwide network of state-based liability reform coalitions backed by 135,000 grassroots supporters. ATRA also has had an unparalleled track record of legislative success.
IssuesClick on each state to find out what civil justice reform laws have passed, when they were passed, and whether they have been upheld as constitutional.
Michael Bloomberg’s State Energy & Environmental Impact Center and U.S. Climate Alliance Pay Salaries of Embedded Staffers to Push Their Agendas MAY 29, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the American Tort […]
Lawyers spend $15.6 million soliciting their services and alarming citizens MAY 23, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the American Tort Reform Association released its first report on trial lawyer advertising in […]
132,000 ads aired in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio & Houston April 17, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – The American Tort Reform Association released its latest study on trial lawyer advertising, which […]
APRIL 9, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the American Tort Reform Association released a study showing spending on TV ads by trial lawyers in Kentucky’s largest media markets. If it feels […]
March 21, 2019 (WASHINGTON) — Today, the American Tort Reform Association released a study showing spending on TV ads by trial lawyers in Texas’s largest media markets. “Don’t settle for quick cash! Call […]
New Report: Trial Lawyers Spend Millions on TV Ads in West Virginia S.B. 66 to address deceptive lawsuit advertising practices FEB. 25, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the American Tort […]
Jan. 15, 2019 (WASHINGTON) — A new report released by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) reveals the rapid growth of large firms representing state and municipal governments in cases involving opioids and […]
Lawsuit Industry’s ‘Largely Unreported’ Lobbying Success with Obama Administration Detailed
ATRA Urges Media to Focus on Other ‘Midnight’ Regulations Expected to Favor Big Donors to President’s Party as Time Runs out on His Second Term
Urges NY Lawmakers to Pass Asbestos Transparency Legislation, Says AG Schneiderman Should Investigate Fraud by Asbestos Plaintiffs’ Lawyers
American Tort Reform
“Our courts are supposed to be a place for people to go to get justice. They are not intended to be a personal ATM… https://t.co/RLmdyVZ7Sz
American Tort Reform
Exxon has filed a discovery request with @NewYorkStateAG, and @WSJ editorial board says those docs may reveal a tra… https://t.co/jybOebrGYk
American Tort Reform
.@ConanOBrien on why he settled a #frivolouslawsuit that claimed he stole a joke “Four years and countless legal bi… https://t.co/HEcIyWEZJ1
American Tort Reform
Oklahoma’s opioid strategy is a 700-year-old English law that used to regulate wandering sheep https://t.co/v9FKUTGalS
American Tort Reform
“Michigan’s residents — not an outside or out-of-state law firm — should be the primary beneficiaries of this potential legal action.” https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2019/06/10/opinion-keep-eye-attorney-generals-outside-hires/1366587001/
American Tort Reform
As if you needed any more proof that the U.S. is sue-crazy… what is it this time? Joke stealing. Read how even Conan O’Brien was slapped with a frivolous lawsuit. https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/conan-obrien-jokes-lawsuit-alex-kaseberg-settlement-1203210214/
American Tort Reform
In rare move, Oregon Senate rejects bill that would have removed Oregon’s cap on noneconomic damages. We’re pleased to see this legislative body take a stand against the powerful trial bar. https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/06/senate-votes-down-bill-to-eliminate-pain-and-suffering-damages-cap-in-most-injury-cases.html
American Tort Reform
Curt Schroder of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform explains some of the reasons why the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas found itself highlighted in the Judicial Hellholes report.
