Groups Urge Congressional Scrutiny of D.C. Attorney General’s Use of Private Attorneys
Concerns Mount Over Outside Counsel Contracts and Litigation Agendas
(4th Circ., filed July 24, 2023): Urging the court to deny en banc review and uphold the panel’s decision. Arguing that bankruptcy is an effective and efficient way of addressing mass tort litigation claims. State sovereign issues are not undermined by the majority’s decision and narrowing the scope of bankruptcy jurisdiction would undermine the purposes of Chapter 11.
Concerns Mount Over Outside Counsel Contracts and Litigation Agendas
The Hidden Tax Crushing Families and Businesses
Excessive Litigation Costs Residents $1,011 Annually and Jeopardizes 40,000 Jobs Each Year
From Social Media to Car Thefts, New Litigation Trends Threaten Entire Industries
ATRA Applauds Passage, Anticipates Governor’s Signature on SB 68
In 2024, legal services ads hit $164 million in LA, part of a 39% national rise, fueling aggressive marketing, third-party funding, and straining California’s economy and courts.