PA Supreme Court Further Expands Liability With Latest Ruling
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a ruling that makes the state even more appealing to trial lawyers by removing the need to prove a business was fraudulent or negligent under the state’s consumer protection law. The Court […]
Missouri Legislature Looks to Address COVID-19 Liability
Trial lawyers’ spending on covid ads last year surpassed $400,000
Report: Trial Lawyers Spend Millions on Covid Ads
Liability protections needed at state level
Florida TV Viewers Pelted with COVID-19 Trial Lawyer Ads
Legislature moving on bills to address covid liability concerns
Maryland Lawmakers Look to Address COVID-19 Liability
Trial lawyers’ spending on covid ads last year surpassed $650,000
Law Firms Are Abusing California Lemon Law Fee Provision
ATRA President Tiger Joyce writes about a worrisome trend involving California “lemon law” suits.
Poll Shows Public Disapproval for COVID-19 Lawsuits; Government Aid for Small Businesses Overwhelmingly Preferred
With a new presidential administration officially at the helm, public support for aid to small businesses and others impacted by the pandemic remains high. A new survey released today by the American Tort Reform […]
Trial Lawyers’ Rush Amendment Passes IL House in Early Morning Hours, Heads to Governor
ATRA’s statement on passage of Amendment 1 to Illinois House Bill 3360
IL Lawmakers Rush to Amend Bill for Trial Lawyers’ Gain, Ignore COVID-19 Liability Protections
ATRA’s statement on Amendment 1 to Illinois House Bill 3360
Statement Concerning Violent Mob Attack on U.S. Capitol
ATRA President Tiger Joyce released the following statement in response to the unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol building on January 6:
Congress Fails to Protect Small Businesses & Others from COVID-19 Liability
ATRA voices its disappointment as Congress fails to include liability protections in its latest COVID-19 relief package.
NYC’s Becoming an Even Nastier ‘Judicial Hellhole’
The New York Post Editorial Board writes about New York’s status as a “Judicial Hellhole.”
Courts in ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Less Likely to Abide by SCOTUS Precedent
ATRA President Tiger Joyce writes in this op-ed about a growing trend of state courts bucking SCOTUS precedent when it comes to personal jurisdiction.
Philadelphia and New York City Top Sue-happy ‘Judicial Hellholes’
Coverage of the American Tort Reform Foundation’s Judicial Hellholes report by Paul Bedard of the Washington Examiner.
COVID-19 Lawsuits Ravage Businesses
ATRA President Tiger Joyce writes about COVID-19 litigation and the need for liability protections, especially in states deemed “Judicial Hellholes.”
Minnesota Slides Into ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Ranks Yet Again
Activism in AG’s office, Supreme Court’s acceptance of lawsuit funding and loose venue rules to blame
Illinois Counties’ Love of Lawsuits Lands Them ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Title
Cook, Madison and St. Clair Counties ranked No. 8 due in part to high filing of “no injury” data privacy lawsuits
‘Judicial Hellhole’ St. Louis a Gateway for Out-of-State Lawsuits
Mo. Supreme Court refuses to review talc decision, majority of plaintiffs from out of state