Congressional Hearing on Bankruptcy to Address Mass Tort Litigation

ATRA Reiterates Support for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Use to Address Mass Tort Litigation, Urges Meaningful Dialogue Amid Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

House Oversight Hearing on Third-Party Litigation Financing Applauded by ATRA

The lack of oversight and transparency around third-party litigation funding threatens the integrity of our legal system

ATRA Applauds 4th Circuit’s Denial of En Banc Review in Bestwall Litigation

Allowing the company to continue the bankruptcy process will help ensure equitable and efficient resolution in complex mass tort claims

ATRA Urges 4th Circuit to Allow Bestwall LLC’s Bankruptcy Process for a Fair Resolution of Complex Asbestos Litigation

ATRA’s amicus brief highlights the importance of the bankruptcy process as a powerful tool to address mass tort litigation claims.

ATRA Urges Judge Kaplan to Prioritize Claimants’ Interests as Bankruptcy Proceedings Resume

LTL Management’s hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion to dismiss the bankruptcy proceedings begins June 27 and is scheduled to end June 30.

Montana AG Sues National Association of Attorneys General

As NAAG Continues to Focus on Entrepreneurial Litigation, It Could Face More Lawsuits

ATRA Calls on Governor Edwards to Sign SB 196, Promoting Accountability and Transparency in the Civil Justice System

“There is an urgent need in Louisiana for greater transparency in civil litigation,” ATRA President Tiger Joyce said.

Lawmakers Denounced for Pushing Punitive Damages in Last-Minute Amendment

Illinois Businesses Brace for Increased Costs and Diminished Appeal as Trial Bar Pushes for Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Cases

Florida Named Judicial Hellholes Point of Light, DeSantis’s Efforts Praised

2023 legislative session resulted in landmark legal reforms, ATRF says

New Florida Bill to Regulate Misleading Legal Services Ads on Pharmaceutical Drugs and Medical Devices

ATRA’s Latest Data Reveals $271.8 Million Spent on Legal Services Advertising in Florida in 2022; Florida Accounted for Nearly 20% of Radio Ad Spending Nationwide

New Bankruptcy Filing Will Resolve Claims, Not Provide a Windfall for Lawyers

Today, Johnson & Johnson announced it will resolve approximately 60,000 talc claims through the bankruptcy process, allowing claimants to get fair resolution without having to wait through a lengthy trial. […]

Florida Lawmakers Pass Landmark Legal Reform

HB 837 heads to Governor’s desk

Florida Lawsuit Abuse Reform Prioritized by Governor and Legislative Leaders

American Tort Reform Association leads on advocating for transparency in damages in civil cases