Groups Urge Congressional Scrutiny of D.C. Attorney General’s Use of Private Attorneys
Concerns Mount Over Outside Counsel Contracts and Litigation Agendas
(TX, filed September 22, 2023): Arguing that the plain language of Chapter 542A forecloses attorneys’ fees where the amount to be awarded in the judgment is zero. Interpreting insurance statutes according to their plain language ensures predictability and stability. The statute ties attorneys’ fees to a “judgment” not to an appraisal or other dispute resolution mechanism.
On February, 2, 2024, the Court ruled that under Texas law, an insurer’s payment of an appraisal award precludes the recovery of attorney’s fees.
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.