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Treasury tax break for lawyers bothers leaders
West Virginia Record | July 16, 2010
LLAW decries potential trial lawyer tax break
Louisiana Record | July 15, 2010
More Jobs, Less Lawsuits
Santa Monica Daily Press | July 15, 2010
Watchdog groups fear trial lawyer tax break will 'suck marrow out of economy'
Southeast Texas Record | July 14, 2010
Is The Shrek Toy Making Us Fat?
Fox And Hounds Daily | July 1, 2010
Ruling may cause doctors to move on
Peoria Journal Star | June 29, 2010
State Supreme Court Ruling Causes Controversy
The State Journal | June 24, 2010
Lawsuits are springing from Gulf Coast disaster
Montgomery Advertiser | June 20, 2010
Lawyer facing Toyota has history of exposing automakers
Sacramento Bee | June 18, 2010
Evidence shows tenacity of plaintiffs' attorney in Toyota case
Los Angeles Times | June 18, 2010
Travis Akin: Lawsuit reforms are vital for Illinois
State Journal-Register | June 18, 2010
W.Va. Justice: Vigilance Required
The State Journal | June 17, 2010
Lawmakers are ‘kicking the can’ when it comes to legal reform
Illinois Review | June 14, 2010
La. reflects on Georgia tort reform law
Legal Newsline | June 14, 2010
Dangerous Louisiana contingency fee bill heads to the House
The Louisiana Record | June 14, 2010
Lawmakers are 'kicking the can' when it comes to legal reform
The Madison St. Clair Record | June 14, 2010
Gulf oil rig disaster attracts raft of personal injury lawyers
Houston Business Journal | June 11, 2010
Tort reform advocates praise new Georgia law, but some doubt effect in Louisiana
Louisiana Record | June 10, 2010
Dangerous Louisiana Contingency Fee Bill Heads To The House
The Hayride | June 10, 2010
AVALA: King got too cozy with trial lawyers
Legal Newsline | June 9, 2010
Lawyer greed layers tragedy on tragedy after rig explosion
Southeast Texas Record | June 7, 2010
Starbucks lawsuit stirs new tempest in a teapot
Portland Business Journal | May 28, 2010
Just say no to ambulance predators
Galveston Daily News | May 26, 2010
James' positions in clear conflict
Montgomery Advertiser | May 26, 2010
Put the brakes on ambulance chasing
Pasadena Citizen | May 26, 2010
W.Va. leaders react to revised appellate rules
Legal Newsline | May 21, 2010
Martin’s achievements cited by UT business school
Kilgore News-Herald | May 19, 2010
Starbucks 'Hot Tea' Lawsuits Highlights a Void in Personal Responsibility
Southeast Texas Record | May 18, 2010
Excessive litigation spawns silly warning labels
San Antonio Express-News | May 7, 2010
Just in Time for Mother's Day: Baby Products' Wacky Warnings Signal Lawsuit-Happy Society
Southeast Texas Record | May 5, 2010
Macondo Oil Spill: Shame On The Ambulance Chasers
The Hayride | May 5, 2010
State needs jobs, not ‘jackpot justice’
Southern Illinoisan | May 4, 2010
Jackpot justice is no joke
The Madison St. Clair Record | May 2, 2010
California needs more jobs, not more lawsuits
San Diego Daily Transcript | April 30, 2010
Battle over legal reform goes on offense; good thing, because it can't keep waiting
The Bakersfield Californian | April 27, 2010
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse ("CALA") of Central Texas
Austin Chamber of Commerce | April 22, 2010
Jackpot justice is no joke
Illinois Review | April 22, 2010
Marysville schools legal bill double Yuba City's
Appeal Democrat | April 21, 2010
GOP Blog Says Perry’s Office Helped Kill Play
Fort Worth Weekly | April 21, 2010
Trial lawyer legislators behind 'anti-tort reform' bills; CALA fears more to come
Southeast Texas Record | April 20, 2010
W.Va. CALA criticizes attorney's mine disaster ad
Legal Newsline | April 15, 2010
Huntington Law Firm Seeks to Represent Fallen Miner’s Families
WVNS TV 59 | April 15, 2010
CALA criticizes attorney's mine disaster ad
West Virginia Record | April 15, 2010
Forbes: Government intervention slows
Longview News-Journal | April 10, 2010
Annual awareness event hosts business giant Steve Forbes
KLTV | April 8, 2010
Louisiana Needs More Jobs, Not Lawsuits
The Hayride | April 8, 2010
Voter Education - Where do the Candidates Stand on Legal Reform?
Fox and Hounds Daily | April 2, 2010
Five worst local jurisdictions for legal fairness are in Illinois
The Madison St. Clair Record | March 28, 2010
Alabama court system near bottom of list nationally
Montgomery Advertiser | March 28, 2010
Illinois home to two worst jurisdictions in legal fairness
Illinois Review | March 26, 2010
Legal watchdog fears proposed insurance bill would create windfall for plaintiff's lawyers
The Southeast Texas Record | March 25, 2010
Proposed Bills Could Make Louisiana Legal Climate Even Worse
The Hayride | March 24, 2010
Survey gives state's low courts low marks
Montgomery Advertiser | March 24, 2010
Lawyers Waste No Time Milking Tragedy
Southeast Texas Record | March 22, 2010
W.Va. chamber laughs off trial lawyers' comments
Legal Newsline | March 22, 2010
W.Va. chamber laughs off trial lawyers' comments
West Virginia Record | March 22, 2010
Legislative session debate continues
West Virginia Record | March 19, 2010
State of Illinois’ ‘madness’ not limited to March
The Southern Illinoisan | March 16, 2010
March in Madness
The Madison St. Clair Record | March 14, 2010
Vital prescription
Montgomery Advertiser | March 4, 2010
Death of Made-Rite chief 'loss for all of us'
Longview News Journal | March 3, 2010
State leaders need to OK judicial reforms
Martinsburg Journal | February 27, 2010
Malpractice reform law
Chicago Tribune | February 18, 2010
Justice Moreno: Arbitration becoming 'judicialized'
Legal Newsline | February 18, 2010
CALA criticizes Ketchum's change of heart on need for new appellate court
The West Virginia Record | February 18, 2010
Junior Achievement names 2010 Business Hall of Fame laureates
Corpus Christi Caller-Times | February 16, 2010
Chesapeake One of ‘Best Companies to Work For'
WVNS TV | February 14, 2010
King is correct to fight lawyers
Anniston Star | February 13, 2010
Forum: Judges should feel ballot-box consequences of malpractice ruling
Peoria Journal Star | February 12, 2010
AG on right side of drug litigation
The Montgomery Advertiser | February 12, 2010
Illinois Supreme Court sends personal injury lawyers the ultimate Valentine
Illinois Review | February 5, 2010
Metro-east plaintiff lawyers applaud malpractice ruling; doctors fear new exodus from area
Belleville News Democrat | February 5, 2010
Supreme Court ruling not expected to end debate over malpractice caps
McDonough County Voice | February 4, 2010
For One Famous Burger Joint, A New Beginning!
Fox and Hounds Daily | February 4, 2010
Chief Justice’s Comments Spark Outcry
Legal Newsline | February 3, 2010
Strong reaction follows medical malpractice reform overturn
Madison St. Clair Record | February 2, 2010
Arbitration Deserves Support
Corpus Christi Caller-Times | January 28, 2010
The need for lawsuit reform greater than ever in 2010
The Madison-St Clair Record | January 24, 2010
Lawmakers to See Legal Reform Bills this Session
State Journal | January 20, 2010
Workman Raises $87K in First Two-Months
Texas Insider | January 19, 2010
CSD board elects new president and vice president for 2010
The Galt Herald | January 13, 2010
Schwarzenegger faces 'uphill battle' getting tort reforms
Legal Newsline | January 11, 2010
Schwarzenegger makes tort reform a top priority
Legal Newsline | January 6, 2010
Governor Ties Jobs to Legal Reform
Orange County Register | January 6, 2010
State Capitol Q&A: Government involvement in legal liability cases
The State Journal-Register | December 22, 2009
New report shows trouble on the horizon in Metro-East counties
Madison St. Clair Record | December 20, 2009
ATRF has eyes on Calif. in 'Judicial Hellholes' report
Legal Newsline | December 15, 2009
W.Va. no longer worst 'judicial hellhole'
The Charleston Gazette | December 15, 2009
Tort reformers react to Madison and St. Clair counties watchlist designation
The Madison St. Clair Record | December 15, 2009
West Virginia Named No. 2 Judicial Hellhole
WVNS TV News | December 15, 2009
West Virginia Ranked Again In Judicial Hellhole Report
West Virginia Metro News | December 15, 2009
Hellhole report sparks debate
West Virginia Record | December 15, 2009
Editorial: Rugg deserves thanks for his stewardship
The Southeast Texas Record | December 12, 2009
Scott: Speakership change could be good for business community
Legal NewsLine | December 10, 2009
Hospital taxes, toilet paper lawsuits
Southtown Star | December 10, 2009
Delegate Webster Excited for New Role
WVNS-TV | December 10, 2009
Opinion: Lawsuit abuse still a way of life in Madison County
The Madison St. Claire Record | December 6, 2009
Texas tort reform leader, Valley advocate Bill Summers dies at 71
The Southeast Texas Record | December 3, 2009
Webster is new Kanawha judge
The West Virginia Record | December 2, 2009
Candidates already lining up to face Webster in judicial election
The Charleston Daily Mail | December 2, 2009
Manchin chooses Webster as new Kanawha judge
The Charleston Gazette | December 2, 2009
Valley champion Summers dies of cancer at 71
The San Antonio Express | December 1, 2009
Valley advocate Summers dies at 71
The Monitor | November 30, 2009
California tax dollars wasted on litigation
PublicNuisanceWire.com | November 27, 2009
Opinion: Right to fight city hall isn't 'abuse'
The Bakersfield Californian | November 26, 2009
Local lawsuit helped spur crib recall
The West Virginia Record | November 25, 2009
Opinion: Governor can do more for small business
The Sacramento Bee | November 25, 2009
Tort trials decreasing, DOJ study finds
The Charleston Gazette | November 25, 2009
California tax dollars wasted on litigation
PublicNuisanceWire.com | November 27, 2009
Opinion: Right to fight city hall isn't 'abuse'
The Bakersfield Californian | November 26, 2009
Local lawsuit helped spur crib recall
The West Virginia Record | November 25, 2009
Opinion: Governor can do more for small business
The Sacramento Bee | November 25, 2009
Opinion: Governor can do more for small business
Sacramento Bee | November 25, 2009
Critic says WhoCanISue.com plays to 'worst elements of human nature'
The Madison St. Clair Record | November 24, 2009
Opinion: Do your part to stop lawsuit abuse
The Shreveport Times | November 21, 2009
Texans hit D.C. to offer their support to Garcia
Corpus Christi Caller Times | November 21, 2009
Hello 'hellhole'
The Madison St. Claire Record | November 21, 2009
Appeals Board: McGraw wasn't representing West Virginians
Legal Newsline | November 19, 2009
Litigation is eating away our tax dollars
The Bakersfield Californian | November 20, 2009
Reform report draws praise across the board
The West Virginia Record | November 19, 2009
LAWSUITS TAKE TOLL ON CITIES, COUNTIES
The National Center For Policy Analysis | November 18, 2009
To revive New York's economy, attack lawsuit abuse
The New York Daily News | November 18, 2009
COOK COUNTY DEEMED "LAWSUIT TAX CAPITAL OF THE U.S."
The Illinois Review | November 17, 2009
Lawsuits take toll on cities, counties
Porterville Recorder | November 16, 2009
Tally of Lawsuits Totals $32.5M
San Diego Business Journal | November 16, 2009
Lawsuits take toll on cities, counties
The Orange County Register | November 16, 2009
Cook County is the New Madison County
The Madison St. Claire Record | November 15, 2009
Calif. trial lawyers converge on San Francisco
Legal Newsline | November 14, 2009
Doing Their Duty
The Annapolis Capital | November 13, 2009
Tort reform opponents in denial, says Tiger Joyce
Public Nuisance Wire | November 13, 2009
Study shows high cost of lawsuits in Cook County
The Madison St. Claire Record | November 12, 2009
Cities, counties and lawsuits: a costly mix
Bakersfield Californian | November 12, 2009
City Legal Payouts Enough To Hire 1,200-Plus Cops
LA Weekly | November 11, 2009
Costs of legal action on rise L.A. County spends $190M
The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | November 10, 2009
New TV ad asks residents to serve on juries
The Capital | November 10, 2009
Greed forces local governments to blow $504 million on lawsuits, group says
The Orange County Register | November 10, 2009
City's legal costs: $137M over past 2 years
The Los Angeles Daily News | November 9, 2009
City of LA's legal costs swell to $137M over past two years
The Contra Costa Times | November 9, 2009
Texas reforms highlighted in Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
American Medical News | November 9, 2009
San Jose keeps lid on litigation costs
San Jose Mercury News | November 7, 2009
Students take on health care debate
The Herald Dispatch | November 6, 2009
Opinion: There’s silver linings to be found in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Journal Record | November 9, 2009
National reform needed, local doctor says
The Natchez Democrat | November 8, 2009
Obamacare a Threat to Malpractice Reform
News Max | November 6, 2009
Report: Calif. local governments shell out big bucks on lawsuits
Legal Newsline | November 5, 2009
Big cities and counties pay hefty lawsuit bill
The Sacramento Bee | November 5, 2009
Legal reform needed to keep jobs in California
Capitol Weekly | November 5, 2009
Williams awarded for keeping up tort reform fight in Texas legislature
Southeast Texas Record | November 4, 2009
Bolton Gets a Challenger
The Austin Chronicle | November 2, 2009
AVALA: Kudos to Ala. SC
Legal Newsline | November 2, 2009
Williams honored for keeping tort reform on track
The Montgomery County Courier | November 2, 2009
Tort Reform Is Key To Health Reform
The Metropolitan Corporate Council | November 2, 2009
Opinion: Court stopped shakedowns
The Montgomery Adviser | November 2, 2009
Opinion: Lawsuit reform is a key to Texas’ economic stability
The Fort Worth Star Telegram | November 1, 2009
Kilgore Rotary learns about East Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse
The Kilgore News Herald | October 31, 2009
Study slaps Cook County over lax approach to suits
Chicago Daily Herald | October 29, 2009
Hoberecht talks basketball to Kilgore Rotarians
The Kilgore News Herald | October 24, 2009
S.C., Lilly reach $45 million settlement: Drug company's payout sets record for state
McClatchy | October 24, 2009
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch official says frivolous lawsuits come with a price
The Quincy Herald-Whig | October 23, 2009
Akin: Malpractice should be part of health care debate
The Morris Daily Herald | October 22, 2009
CALA: ADA commission lacks staff, adequate funding
Legal Newsline | October 20, 2009
Illinois mayors issue proclamations against lawsuit abuse, I-LAW says
The Madison St. Claire Record | October 19, 2009
GOP Lawyer Seeks Heavy Fines Against Unions, Deeds
WJZ 13 | October 19, 2009
California’s Courtship of Abusive Lawsuits Must End
Los Angeles Business Journal | October 19, 2009
State committee to hear of ADA shakedown lawsuits
Legal Newsline | October 19, 2009
L.A. County's legal costs spike after manager was fired
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | October 18, 2009
L.A. County's legal costs spike after manager was fired
The Contra Costa Times | October 18, 2009
State committee to hear of ADA shakedown lawsuits
Legal Newline | October 17, 2009
L.A. County's legal costs back up to record level
The Los Angeles Daily News | October 17, 2009
Calif. Officials eschew tort reforms
Legal Newsline | October 16, 2009
Responses show little difference between Louisiana Supreme Court candidates
The Town Talk | October 15, 2009
Mayor Ferguson Signs Proclamation Declaring this week "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week" in Salem
WJBD 1350 AM | October 14, 2009
Supreme Court candidates Clark, Faircloth don't differ much in responses
The Town Talk | October 13, 2009
OTHER OPINION: What about lawsuit abuse?
The Sacramento Business Journal | October 9, 2009
Meese: Trial lawyers draining the economy
Legal Newsline | October 8, 2009
Pols lauded for battling lawsuit abuse
The Daily Pilot | October 7, 2009
Success of reforms highlight Lawsuit Awareness Week in Texas
The Southeast Texas Record | October 7, 2009
GUEST COLUMN: Defensive medicine is bad for us
Lafayette Daily Advertiser | October 7, 2009
Preparation pays off
The Daily American | October 7, 2009
W.Va. Chamber pushes tort reform for next legislative session
The West Virginia Daily Record | October 6, 2009
Medical liability reforms needed to prevent meritless lawsuits
The Sun Sentinel | October 6, 2009
Two local mayors speak against lawsuit abuse
Southern Illinoisan | October 4, 2009
Change is needed for W.Va. judicial selection
Martinsburg Journal | October 4, 2009
Tort reform would get doctors out of the box
The St. Louis Post Dispatch | October 2, 2009
Lawsuit reform must be part of health care change
The Houston Chronicle | October 2, 2009
Area mayors featured on lawsuit abuse videos
Marion Daily Republican | October 2, 2009
Southern Illinois mayors part of 'Sick of Lawsuits' campaign
The Madison County Record | October 1, 2009
Final hearing focuses on new courts
The West Virginia Record | October 1, 2009
Guest Column: Defensive medicine is bad for health, wallets
Tri Parish Times | September 30, 2009
Defensive medicine is bad for us
The Daily Comet | September 27, 2009
The Burden of Lawsuit Abuse on Small Businesses
News Blaze | September 26, 2009
Frivolous lawsuits diminish California's competitive edge
The Santa Monica Daily Press | September 26, 2009
'Ambulance chasing' on the rise in Texas, says watchdog group
The Southeast Texas Record | September 29, 2009
McGraw's drug-pricing suit removed to federal court
Legal Newsline | September 29, 2009
Curt Hagman: Legal reform would save jobs
San Gabriel Valley Tribune | September 17, 2009
CMAG's 'Best of 2009' political ad
The Spot | September 15, 2009
Who Pays For Lawsuit Abuse? You Do!
The American Courthouse | September 16, 2009
CALA: Pay-to-play again on display in McGraw's office
The West Virginia Record | September 16, 2009
Citizens Group Begins Campaign Against Barratry
KRISTV | September 16, 2009
CALA: Pay-to-play again on display in W.Va.
Legal News Line | September 16, 2009
ETALA and area businesses sponsor annual middle school essay contest
KLTV News, Longview | September 16, 2009
Jurors participation essential
The Intelligencer | September 16, 2009
Official sees battles over state judges
Charleston Daily Mail | September 14, 2009
Guest Editorial: Curb lawsuits to reform health care
Austin Business Journal | September 11, 2009
Suing the dolphins
Chicago Tribune | September 1, 2009
Opinion: Obama administration floats hope, rocks economic boat
Houston Business Journal | August 28, 2009
Open meeting planned to discuss judicial reform in W.Va.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch | August 27, 2009
Sparks are flying in Alabama AG's race
The Mobile Press-Register | August 26, 2009
Open meeting planned to discuss judicial reform in W.Va.
The Herald-Dispatch | August 25, 2009
In these Dog Days, Illinois’ Economy Remains in Doghouse
Illinois Review | August 24, 2009
W.Va.'s Zyprexa settlement unsealed
Legal Newsline | August 24, 2009
Illinois should follow Missouri's lead on personal injury lawyer advertising
Madison County Record | August 23, 2009
Opinion: Illinois' economy is still in the doghouse
The Southern Illinoisan | August 22, 2009
Legal reform would boost Illinois economy
The State Journal-Register | August 21, 2009
ADA lawsuit against Squeeze Inn dropped
Sacramento Business Journal | August 20, 2009
Jury verdict returned in CSX asbestos fraud case
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | August 20, 2009
Opinion: Medical liability should be part of any reform
South Florida Sun-Sentinel | August 20, 2009
Jurors exonerate Peirce firm in phony X-ray trial
The West Virginia Record | August 17, 2009
Time to stop the legal extortion on small businesses with ADA complaints
The Desert Sun | August 17, 2009
Louisiana Legislature again fails to reform civil justice
The Town Talk | August 15, 2009
Feds: Take a cue from Texas’ tort reform
Austin Business Journal | August 14, 2009
Tort reform takes a hit
Amarillo Globe-News | August 10, 2009
Lawsuit abuse costs Illinois businesses
Chicago Daily Herald | August 10, 2009
Malpractice reform bill has worked well
The News-Gazette | August 9, 2009
Legislation Protecting Good Samaritans Signed Into Law
California Chronicle | August 7, 2009
Legal reforms would cut health care costs
Huntington Herald-Dispatch | August 6, 2009
Hold AG accountable
Parkersburg News and Sentinel | August 4, 2009
Survey finds lawsuit abuse has significant effect on small business
Chesapeake Business Ledger | August 3, 2009
14 rivals in run for four seats on council
San Diego Union-Tribune | August 2, 2009
Local nurse: Lawsuit abuse threatens Maryland healthcare
Easton Star Democrat | August 2, 2009
Delean-Botkin profiled in video on suit abuse
Easton Star-Democrat | July 30, 2009
Legal Reforms Would Provide Gateway to Job Growth
The State Journal | July 23, 2009
Reforming lawsuit abuse can help rebuild California
El Dorado Hills Telegraph | July 21, 2009
A new low in lawsuit abuse
The Daily Transcript | July 16, 2009
CALA: Berger's replacement an important decision
West Virginia Record | July 14, 2009
Private attorneys reap millions working for state
The Press Register | July 12, 2009
Ready v. United/Goedecke Services case underscores Illinois' litigation problem
The Madison St. Clair Record | July 12, 2009
Legal reform vital to W.Va.’s future
Bluefield Daily Telegraph | July 9, 2009
Our court system needs revamped
Martinsburg Journal | June 27, 2009
Lawsuit Abuse Ads Hit Resort Buses
The Maryland Coast Dispatch | June 26, 2009
Delean-Botkin joins Maryland Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
The Star Democrat | June 24, 2009
What’s next for W.Va. courts?
Parkersburg News and Sentinel| June 14, 2009
Reforms would position city for growth
Charleston Gazette | June 12, 2009
Controversy Surrounds Seal Removal Plan
KGTV Channel 10 News | June 9, 2009
Proposed ADA Compliance Act Aims to Help Small-Biz Owners
San Diego Business Journal | June 8, 2009
Bills aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse get hearing
The State Journal Register | May 5, 2009
Testimony begins tomorrow on tort reform bills
The Madison County Record | May 4, 2009
For lawyers only
Belleville News Democrat | May 4, 2009
Survey: Business lawsuits negatively impact growth in Maryland
Daily Record | April 28, 2009
Lawmakers should abolish hidden tax
Orlando Sentinel | April 25, 2009
County of Orange Legal Bills Now Total Over $1.7 Million for Unsuccessful County Lawsuit
California Chronicle | April 23, 2009
Opinion: No-Proof-Needed Asbestos Shake Downs Will Cost Jobs
Texas Weekly | April 22, 2009
When injuries enrich
The Washington Times | April 19, 2009
King ends complaint over Supreme Court race
Montgomery Advertiser | April 17, 2009
Heath to take helm of WV CALA
The West Virginia Record | April 16, 2009
Plaintiff lawyers' bill could cost jobs
The News-Gazette | April 14, 2009
Class Action Bill Dead, Reformers Vow to Keep Trying
San Fernando Valley Business Journal | April 13, 2009
Experts differ on whether lawsuits hinder growth
Montgomery Advertiser | April 12, 2009
Opinion: ‘Asbestos’ bill at Capitol should be burned
Austin Business Journal | April 10, 2009
Opinion: ‘Bad old days’ jeopardize tort reform
Houston Business Journal | April 10, 2009
No-proof-needed asbestos shake downs will cost jobs
The Southeast Texas Record | April 8, 2009
Opinion: Unintended Consequences of Toy Safety Bill
San Diego Business Journal | April 6, 2009
La. needs broad judicial reform
The Advocate | April 3, 2009
Group calls for legal system reform
Edwardsville Intelligencer | April 1, 2009
Opinion: The problem with state justice system
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser | April 1, 2009
Trial lawyers seek to recession-proof their practices
Legal Newsline | March 31, 2009
Legal system needs reform
Monroe News Star | March 28, 2009
Guest Editorial: Stop trial lawyers’ money grab at the Capitol
Austin Business Journal | March 27, 2009
I-LAW urges reform and opposition to trial lawyer bill
The Madison County Record | March 26, 2009
Legal reforms = jobs, stronger economy and greater access to care
Southeast Texas Record | March 26, 2009
WV CALA sends petition signatures to lawmakers
The West Virginia Record | March 26, 2009
Making a case against coupon settlements
San Diego Union-Tribune | March 25, 2009
Opinion: Malpractice reform law working as intended
The Southern | March 25, 2009
Opinion: Illinois' medical liability reform law keeps on working
The Madison County Record | March 22, 2009
Legal reform crucial for businesses, State Chamber survey shows
The West Virginia Record | March 16, 2009
Opinion: Tran’s AB 298 will protect companies
Daily Pilot | March 11, 2009
Editorial: Reform this scam
San Diego Union-Tribune | March 11, 2009
Opinion: Lawyer's portrayal unfair
The Montgomery Advertiser | March 7, 2009
CALA starts petition aimed at fair courts
The West Virginia Record | March 4, 2009
ANALYSIS: Chesapeake takes parting shot
Charleston Daily Mail | February 27, 2009
Opinion: Florida hurt by frivolous lawsuits
South Florida Sun Sentinel | March 2, 2009
CALA hails Stamp's move on Harron case
The West Virginia Record | February 26, 2009
Opinion: Assault on firearms is another example of frivolous lawsuits
The West Virginia Record | February 24, 2009
CALA says U.S. News report shows more need for reform
The West Virginia Record | February 17, 2009
Change McGraw's hiring practices, CALA says
Legal Newsline | February 12, 2009
Opinion: 'Oscar-worthy' films help portray state's legal backdrop
The West Virginia Record | February 9. 2009
Opinion: More lawsuit abuse was not the change anyone voted for
The Weekly Calistogan (CA) | February 5, 2009
State should stop lawsuit abuse: It's time for common sense
Newszap.com | February 4, 2009
'Yes' to change doesn't mean more lawsuits
The Southeast Texas Record | January 26, 2009
Lawmakers told how Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse movement had origins in Valley
Rio Grande Valley News KGBT 4 (TX) | January 26, 2009
Opinion: Legal reforms needed
Rockford Register Star (IL) | January 25, 2009
Illinois government, law too corrupt
Morris Daily Herald (IL) | January 21, 2009
Opinion: Abuse of lawsuits a real problem
San Angelo Standard-Times (TX) | January 22, 2009
Land of Lincoln is 'Land of Lawsuit Abuse'
Madison County Record | January 4, 2009
Put an end to lawsuit abuse
South Florida Sun-Sentinel | January 2, 2009
New laws to aid ADA access
North County Times | January 1, 2009
Attorney General McGraw: An Economic Grim Reaper
The State Journal | January 1, 2009
$3.9 Million Divided By 4 Attorneys
The Wheeling News-Register | December 30, 2008
No more nutty lawsuits
Waxahachie Daily Light | December 29, 2008
The Bonds
The Boca Raton News | December 21, 2008
West Virginia Regains First Place in 'Judicial Hellholes'
The State Journal | December 18, 2008
O.C. on abusive lawsuits watch list
Orange County Register | December 17, 2008
Valley slips off Judicial Hellhole List
The Brownsville Herald | December 17, 2008
Alabama on business group's list of judicial hellholes
The Birmingham News | December 16, 2008
Madison, St. Clair counties remain on 'Hellhole' watch list; St. Louis named, too
Legal Newsline | December 16, 2008
Study: Baltimore 'judicial hellhole' with too many lawsuits
The Baltimore Examiner | December 17, 2008
Report: Southeast Texas courts improve, but still on 'Hellhole' watch list
The Southeast Texas Record | December 16, 2008
WV CALA says Hellhole report shows need for reform
The West Virginia Record | December 16, 2008
St. Louis and three counties on new legal 'hellhole' watch list
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 16, 2008
Fundraiser held to reduce Workman campaign debts
Charleston Daily Mail | December 16, 2008
East County Businesses Sued Over Disabled Access
San Diego Business Journal | December 15, 2008
Ohio County senator honored by WV CALA
West Virginia Record | December 5, 2008
New report advocates 'Loser Pays' system
West Virginia Record | December 4, 2008
Incoming W.Va. justice already under fire
Associated Press | December 4, 2008
About half of McGraw's lawyer contributors hired by AG's office
West Virginia Record | December 4, 2008
Disablity laws cited in legal action against local store owner
San Gabriel Valley Tribune | December 3, 2008
Rosemead merchant sued under federal disability law
Whittier Daily News | December 3, 2008
AVALA opposes Macon County judge's $10 million verdict
Tuskegee News | November 27, 2008
Michigan 'scam' similar to one from W.Va., Cohen says
West Virginia Record | November 24, 2008
Merchants cry foul
Whittier Daily News | November 22, 2008
Paseur concedes election to Shaw
Times Daily | November 15, 2008
Ketchum, Workman headed to Supreme Court
Charleston Daily Mail | November 5, 2008
Herrero wins his third term
Corpus Christi Caller Times | November 5, 2008
Nos Escriben
El Sentinel | November 4, 2008
Waiting for The Payday
Wheeling Intelligencer | October 31, 2008
Scott to push for jobs, transparency on voting
Corpus Christi Caller Times | October 17, 2008
Good Judges Matter
Southeast Texas Record | October 15, 2008
Early voting begins Monday; study up on candidates now
Jasper Newsboy | October 15, 2008
Just the Threat of Lawsuits Costs Us All
Flash Report | October 14, 2008
Comment: A Nov. 4 mantra: Good judges matter
San Antonio Express-News | October 13, 2008
$825: The cost to each person of lawsuit abuse
Morris Daily Herald | October 11, 2008
Candidates outline stands on key issues
Corpus Christi Caller Times | October 9, 2008
Where do the candidates stand on lawsuit abuse?
San Diego Daily Transcript | October 9, 2008
The $10 Million Question
State Journal | October 9, 2008
Merchants hail law curbing disabled-access lawsuits
San Diego Union Tribune | October 9, 2008
Voters often overlook judicial races in Texas
Daily Texan | October 9, 2008
Group helps educate and promote judicial elections
Daily Texan | October 8, 2008
Citizens Against Law Suit Abuse Launches Voter Education Program for Judicial Races
Quorum Report | October 8, 2008
Texans skip judicial races because they are uninformed, study shows
Austin American-Statesman | October 8, 2008
Program encourages Texans to vote in judicial contests
Southeast Texas Record | October 8, 2008
McGraw tabbed W.Va.'s biggest lawsuit abuser
Legal Newsline | October 8, 2008
Lawsuits driving business from California
Signal | October 4, 2008
Editorial: Exploiting Ike
Southeast Texas Record | September 27, 2008
Editorial: District 32, 33, 34 endorsements
Corpus Christi Caller Times (TX) | September 27, 2008
Suit against bank a 'legalized' form of robbery, WV CALA says
West Virginia Record | September 26, 2008
No decision yet in Visa, MC attorney fees
West Virginian Record | September 24, 2008
Ketchum catching flak for comments
Legal Newsline | September 24, 2008
McGraw, CALA turn to editorials to state cases
Legal Newsline | September 24, 2008
Group claims 'eminent threat' of asbestos exposure after hurricane
Southeast Texas Record | September 23, 2008
Greear questions McGraw fundraiser
West Virginia Record | September 23, 2008
Lawyers greedy with fees
Dallas Morning News | September 22, 2008
McGraw originally sought $306 million in Visa, MC case
West Virginia Record | September 18, 2008
Tort debate goes on
Huntsville Times | September 15, 2008
Group, under fire from AG, wants W.Va. campaign laws changed
Legal Newsline | September 11, 2008
Alabama Attorney General Troy King has no accountability in deal with trial lawyers
Birmingham News | September 7, 2008
Visa, MasterCard fee motion lacks details
West Virginia Record | September 5, 2008
Opinion: Alabama's high court targeted
Montgomery Advertiser | September 4, 2008
Extravagant damages the possible problem with dry cleaner suit, WV CALA says
West Virginia Record | September 4, 2008
Editorial: Finger waggin' Fran
West Virginia Record | August 29, 2008
Opinion: Judicial races much too vital to bypass in the voting booth
Orlando Sentinel | 24 August 2008
McGraw Trying to Divert Attention
The Wheeling Intelligencer | August 23, 2008
Editorial: Frivolous lawsuits; serious lobbyists
The Eureka Reporter | August 23, 2008
Things went 'very well' at settlement hearing, W.Va. Deputy AG says
Legal Newsline | August 22, 2008
Attorneys fees withheld in McGraw case, while Deputy AG goes after legal reform proponent
Legal Newsline | August 21, 2008
Taking Share Of The Credit
The Wheeling Intelligencer | August 21, 2008
Judge withholds $3.9 million from Visa, MC attorneys
The West Virginia Record | August 20, 2008
Call for AG reform growing
Legal Newsline | August 15, 2008
Opinion: Crist's court appointments can end 'lawsuit lottery'
Tallahassee Democrat | August 14, 2008
‘Loser pays’ concept advocated by CALA
The Register-Herald | August 14, 2008
Retailers, Small Businesses in South Bay Hit With ADA Lawsuits
San Diego Business Journal | August 4, 2008
Group questions legal arrangements following Visa/MasterCard settlement
The Times West Virginian | August 2, 2008
Forbes ranks W.Va. last again for business
The West Virginia Record | August 1, 2008
McGraw has taken outside counsel idea to new heights
The West Virginia Record | August 1, 2008
Litigation mania hurts business
The Daily Transcript | July 31, 2008
For brain drain cause, just look at legal system
The Charleston Gazette | July 30, 2008
Importance of electing good judges
The Advocate | July 30, 2008
WV CALA backs Greear's decision to sign transparency code
The West Virginia Record | July 28, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court gets it right
The Eureka Reporter | July 27, 2008
‘THERE IS NO STOPPING HIM’
The San Diego Union-Tribune | July 26, 2008
Lawsuit abuse? So sue me
The Orange County Register | July 26, 2008
Too many courtroom nailings
Mobile Press-Register | July 22, 2008
Floridians need fewer taxes
Newszap.com | July 22, 2008
Illinois needs lawsuit reform
Morris Daily Herald | July 18, 2008
Explaining state's 'brain drain' doesn't take much thought
The West Virginia Record | July 17, 2008
Opinion: Maryland: Going out of business?
The Baltimore Examiner | July 8, 2008
Grassroots effort help stops 'Lawyers Get Work Act'
Madison County Record | June 29, 2008
PAC, law firm cash showing up in court election
The Huntsville Times | June 29, 2008
WV CALA warns of 'trickery' in search for medical help
West Virginia Record | June 27, 2008
Opinion: Speaker's Stand ... King and kingmaker?
The Anniston Star | June 26, 2008
Louisiana law could be model for expert testimony in W.Va. courts
West Virginia Record | June 20, 2008
Florida Offers Case Study In Worthy Legal Reform
The Tampa Tribune | June 18, 2008
Appointments made at Auditor's request, Hughes says
West Virginia Record | June 18, 2008
Lawyers could get $3.9 million payout in credit card case
Charleston Daily Mail | June 16, 2008
The ball's in Crist's court
The Orlando Sentinel | June 14, 2008
How a judicial system chased 2,500 W.Va. jobs away
West Virginia Record | June 4, 2008
Tort reform groups hail demise of Structural Work Act
Madison County Record (IL) | June 3, 2008
Jury service mystifies many
Sacramento Bee | May 27, 2008
Commentary: One small act of devotion
The Baltimore Examiner | May 26, 2008
Some Seek Pay-as-You-Lose Legal System to Curb Frivolous Suits
San Diego Business Journal | May 26, 2008
Prospective jurors unaware of little time that's required
Los Angeles Daily Journal | May 15, 2008
Appeals court throws out $32 million Starr County Vioxx verdict
McAllen Monitor | May 14, 2008
State must end lawsuit abuse
Tallahassee Democrat | May 10, 2008
High liability rates forcing OB/GYNs to leave Florida
Palm Beach Post | May 10, 2008
OP-ED: Web Extra: “Sue Easy” Web site enables the blame game
Harlingen Valley Morning Star (TX) | April 27, 2008
Alabama Voices: Injustice is injustice
Montgomery Advertiser | April 25, 2008
Lawsuit abuse rampant in Illinois, survey says
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH | April 24, 2008
W.Va. ranked 50th in legal climate
Beckley Register-Herald (WV) | April 22, 2008
AVALA won't repeat untruth
Birmingham News | April 20, 2008
Injustice is injustice for us all
Huntington Times | April 18, 2008
Opinion: Patients Beware:Lawyer Websites Posing as Medical Resources Threaten Health
Mexia Daily News | April 15, 2008
Officials robbing ExxonMobil
Mobile Press-Register | April 13, 2008
Flurry of calls sparks questions
Charleston Daily Mail | April 14, 2008
Letter: Enact reform to fight frivolous lawsuits
Florida Today | April 10, 2008
Pr. George’s delegate vows to fight for wage measure
The Examiner | April 8, 2008
Public needs kept in loop on AG settlements, CALA says
West Virginia Record | April 4, 2008
CALA spotlights 'foolish' lawsuits in online survey
West Virginia Record | March 31, 2008
Finding reliable medical information online
NBC News, KXAN, Austin | March 25, 2008
More March Madness in the state's legal arena
West Virginia Record |
March 19, 2008
Lawsuit costs are hurting public schools
Napa Valley Register | March 19, 2008
Lawsuit reform bill nearly ready to go to vote
Mt. Vernon Register News | March 11, 2008
Legal Watchdog Offers Legal Consumer Guide, Tips on Hiring a Lawyer
KLTV -7 News | March 11, 2008
Legal watchdog urges voters: Know your judicial candidates
Southeast Texas Record | March 5, 2008
Lawsuit Aftermath
State Journal | March 6, 2008
Group wants W. Va. lawmakers to follow Mississippi's lead
Legal News Line | March 3, 2008
Broken legal system chasing doctors away
South Florida Sun-Sentinel | February 26, 2008
I-LAW: Online medical help may not be coming from doctors
Marion Daily Republican | February 23, 2008
CALA accuses McGraw of lying to Legislature
West Virginia Record | February 20, 2008
Dr. Ron Elfenbein: Curb lawsuit abuse to compete for doctors
Baltimore Examiner | February 18, 2008
Trust your doctors and not the lawyers
Daily Herald | February 14, 2008
'And the Grammy goes to ...'
West Virginia Record | February 12, 2008
Stop Frivolous Lawsuits
Town-Crier, FL| February 11, 2008
Cozy relationships look bad
Times-Picayune | February 9, 2008
Starcher isn't an example of strong judicial ethics
Herald-Dispatch, WV | February 8, 2008
Curbing frivolous lawsuits: Still much to be done in Florida
Orlando Sentinel | February 8, 2008
Lawsuit abuse costs us all
Daily Comet, LA | February 7, 2008
Cash for Crash
Team 4 News, Texas | February 4, 2008
Health consumer 'Googlers': Know thy source, cautions I-LAW
Madison St. Clair Record | January 31, 2008
WV CALA starts blog about state's legal system
The West Virginia Record | January 23, 2008
Illinois economy needs real lawsuit reform
Bloomington Pantagraph | January 13, 2008
Bill Summers: Greed has poisoned court system
Amarillo Globe-News | January 13, 2008
Justice is not blind in the Rio Grande Valley
Corpus Christi Caller Times | January 10, 2008
'Hellhole' status hurts us all
Madison-St. Clair Record, IL | January 6, 2008
Florida becoming a haven for frivolous lawsuits
South Florida Sun Sentinel, December 24, 2007
Lawsuit Lunacy
Washington Times | December 20, 2007
Battle lines drawn after release of report
West Virginia Record | December 20, 2007
South Florida ranked No. 1 'judicial hellhole,'
South Florida Business Journal | December 18, 2007
Small Business: Tort reform
Orlando Sentinel | December 13, 2007
Sunshine Law a Necessity
The Intelligencer, West Virginia | December 1, 2007
Ex-Bush official lauds tort reform
Corpus Christi Caller-Times | November 29, 2007
WV CALA takes aim at 'biggest turkeys' on legal landscape
West Virginia Record | November 19, 2007
Cap-lawsuit verdict to be 'devastating'
Northwest Illinois Herald | November 18, 2007
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Public pays for justice’s perversion of justice
West Virginia Record | November 8, 2007
Don't listen to lawyers' fairy tales
Tuscaloosa News | November 7, 2007
Hold the cheese' suit another embarrassment for state
West Virginia Record | November 1, 2007
West Virginia employers especially scared this Halloween, CALA says
West Virginia Record | October 30, 2007
Different name, same scary agenda
Madison County Record | October 28, 2007
McGraw's chief deputy calls proposed
West Virginia Record | October 25, 2007
Why 'Open For business' didn't last
West Virginia Record | October 18, 2007
CALA launches new Web site spotlighting 'broken' legal system
West Virginia Record | October 15, 2007
Lawsuit fever enfeebles our schools
Annapolis Capital | October 14, 2007
I-LAW: Frivolous suits are harmful to society
Morris Daily Herald | October 5, 2007
Stop suing schools
Washington Times | October 5, 2007
I-LAW gets city leaders to help fight frivolous lawsuits
Madison St. Clair Record | September 27, 2007
CALA starts radio campaign against McGraw's OxyContin settlement
West Virginia Record | September 17 2007
CALA applauds transparency code for state AGs
Southeast Texas Record | September 18, 2007
Survey: Texas voters support tougher sanctions for jury no-shows
Southeast Texas Record | August 22, 2007
San Diego City Taxpayers on the Hook for $27M in '05, '06 for Cost of Lawsuits
San Diego Business Journal | August 13, 2007
L.A. Suits Cost Taxpayers $209 Million Over 2 Years
Los Angeles Daily News | July 26, 2007
What 'Sicko' says about us: Movie misses the main point by ignoring abusive lawsuits
Tallahasee Democrat | July 25, 2007
Crisis At The Courthouse
Rio Grande Guardian | July 25, 2007
What 'Sicko' Says About Us: Movie Misses The Main Point By Ignoring Abusive Lawsuits
Tallahassee Democrat | July 25, 2007
Jury-duty dodgers pose threat to justice system
Corpus Christi Caller Times | July 15, 2007
Small Business and Public Pay Price of Lawsuit Abuse
The Baltimore Examiner | June 12, 2007
In Fighting Lawsuit Abuse, Texas Scores
San Antonio Express-News | May 26, 2007
Supporting jury duty is our business
North County Times | May 8, 2007
Lawsuit Abuse Kills Hope
Southeast Texas Record | May 3, 2007
Group Seeking 'Code of Ethics' for Medical Witnesses
Beckley Register-Herald | March 31, 2007
State Proposal Could Revive Medical Malpractice Debate
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | March 21, 2007
Doctors Support Expert Witness Standards, I-LAW Survey Shows,
Madison County Record | March 19, 2007
Lawsuits You Didn't Know You Paid For, BloggingStocks.com | February 28, 2007
Abusive Litigation Undermines Nation's Health, Corpus Christi Caller-Times |, October 30, 2006
Junk Science is Distorting Justice in Florida
Tallahassee Democrat | July 26, 2006
West Virginia Watchdog Group 'Honors' Radiologist for Diagnoses
West Virginia Record | March 1, 2006
Lawsuit Abuse to Blame for S. Texas Plaintiff's Paradise
San Antonio Express-News | February 1, 2006
Lawsuit Abuse Plagues Vaccine Manufacturers
Houston Business Journal | January 16, 2006
Group Targets Ads for Personal Injury Lawyers
KVUE-TV Online | October 5, 2005
State Needs to Change Jackpot Justice Culture
Charleston Gazette | September 26, 2005
Lawsuit Abuse Hurting Health Care, Group Says
The Washington Times | September 21, 2005
Helping Smooth Out Wrinkles in the Legal System
Orange County Register | August 21, 2005
Lawsuit Abuse Target of TV Ad
Rockford Register Star | August 21, 2005
Lawyer Ads Scare Patients into Court
Dallas Business Journal | July 25, 2005
Letter to the Editor - Healthcare Debate
USA Today | July 7, 2005
Letter
to the Editor - Story Shows Tort Reform Worked
McAllen Monitor | June 26, 2005
Letter to the Editor - Asbestos Lawsuit Abuse Hurts Victims
San Antonio Express-News | June 15, 2005Â
Poll: Many Distrust Injury Lawyers
Corpus Christi Caller Times | May 13, 2005
FTC, State Bars Must Enforce Rules Against 'Trolling Ads'
Provo Daily Herald | May 12, 2005
Tort reform group stepping up campaign
The Alton Telegraph | March 27, 2005
I-LAW revives focus on lawsuit reform
Madison County Record | March 23, 2005
Broken Justice Costs West Virginians,
Charleston Daily Mail | March 21, 2005
Asbestos Lawsuit Abuse Creates a Crisis in Texas
Corpus Christi Caller-Times | March 17, 2005
Group stepping up tort reform efforts
North County Times | March 12, 2005
ABC Anchor, Author Addresses Valley Audience
The McAllen Monitor | March 3, 2005
Lawsuit Abuse Makes Us All Sick, Commentary by Dr. Evelyn Tobias Merrill
Corpus Christi Caller Times | December 21, 2004 (Registration Required)
Frivolous Lawsuits Targeted
Corpus Christi Caller Times | December 3, 2004
Group Taking a Stand Against Lawsuit Abuse in Jefferson County
KBTV-4 (NBC) Online | December 15, 2004
Health Care Vulnerable to Litigation Epidemic, Commentary by Dr. Evelyn Tobias Merrill
Houston Business Journal | November 12, 2004
Press Releases
- SickofLawsuits.org Launches Voter Education Campaign Focused on Impact of Lawsuit Abuse on the Economy and Health Care, August 20, 2008
- Sick of Lawsuits Announces Must Sue TV Contest Winner, June 5, 2008
- SickofLawsuits.org’s National Education Campaign Reveals That Americans’ Believe Personal Injury Lawyers Are Most Responsible for Frivolous Lawsuits, October 3, 2005
- SickofLawsuits.org’s National Education Campaign Reveals That Americans’ Believe Personal Injury Lawyers Are More Interested in Profits than Helping Clients, September 26, 2005
- SickofLawsuits.org’s National Education Campaign Reveals Americans’ Concerns about Personal Injury Lawsuit Advertising, September 19, 2005
- SickofLawsuits.org's National Education Campaign Reveals Americans' Concerns about Lawsuit Abuse and Healthcare, September 12, 2005
- Personal Injury Lawyer Advertising Hazardous to Your Health, August 26, 2005
- This Week's Personal Injury Lawyer Conference Hazardous to Your Health, July 25, 2005
- Sick of Lawsuits Applauds the President's Commitment to Legal Reform, February 3, 2005
- Sick of Lawsuits Billboard Truck Tour
On-Call Web-Chat Series
- Are Junk Science and Bad Actors Trashing Our Courts?, Dr. David Priver, June 23, 2006
- U.S. Representative Dan Lungren (California), Stopping Lawsuit Abuse from the State to the Nation’s Capitol, March 6, 2006
- U.S. Senator John Cornyn (Texas), Lawsuit Abuse and Our Healthcare: A View From Congress, October 27, 2005
- Reality Check-up: Lawsuit Abuse and America's Healthcare, Dr. Henry Miller and Dr. Evelyn Tobias Merrill, July 13, 2005
- Devastating Effects of Litigation on Lifesaving Vaccines: Dr. Paul Offit, May 17, 2005
- Texas Governor Rick Perry, March 23, 2005
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