Updates: California

California Reclaims Its Title as No. 1 “Judicial Hellhole”

December 17, 2015

Today, the American Tort Reform Foundation released its 2014-2015 “Judicial Hellholes” report, which […]

The Trial Lawyer War on Arbitration

August 28, 2015

Arbitration is an important alternative to litigation that empowers American consumers to resolve […]

ADA, Not ATM

July 21, 2015

Guest post written by attorney David Warren Peters, with California Justice Alliance, APC.  […]

Progress on Lawsuit Reform Across the Nation

June 2, 2015

As we move into the long days of summer, many states are finishing […]

California CALA’s Legal Reform Wish List

January 28, 2015

With the 2015-2016 legislative session under way, it’s worth reminding our elected leaders why legal reform is needed.

Runaway ADA Lawsuits – A National Pastime

September 24, 2014

Recently, there has been a flood of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits across the country. The problem began in California…

Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

August 8, 2014

Tort reformers have been turning up all over the internet recently. We took the liberty of rounding up some of the standouts. You may recognize a few friends of Project Lawsuit Abuse in there. Here are some of the newsmakers from around the country.

97% of Contributions to Yes on 46 are from Trial Lawyers
Since the formation of the committee in support of Proposition 46, donations have come almost exclusively from lawyers who stand to profit from its passage. This is not surprising, considering the trial lawyers spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to qualify Proposition 46 for the ballot. – Fox and Hounds Daily

Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

July 31, 2014

Tort reformers have been turning up all over the internet recently. We took the liberty of rounding up some of the standouts. You may recognize a few friends of Project Lawsuit Abuse in there. Here are some of the newsmakers from around the country.

Expanding opportunities for abusive lawsuits not way to create jobs: Guest commentary
Imagine being a small-business owner in California. You face a thicket of regulations, especially when it comes to the state’s wage and hour laws that precisely govern how businesses must pay employees and provide breaks. – Pasadena Star News

Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

July 25, 2014

Tort reformers have been turning up all over the internet recently. We took the liberty of rounding up some of the standouts. You may recognize a few friends of Project Lawsuit Abuse in there. Here are some of the newsmakers from around the country.

Lawsuit Reform would help Illinois avoid a failing grade for business
A new report on the business climate across the country has given Illinois a failing grade. – Hancock County Journal-Pilot

Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

July 17, 2014

Tort reformers have been turning up all over the internet recently. We took the liberty of rounding up some of the standouts. You may recognize a few friends of Project Lawsuit Abuse in there. Here are some of the newsmakers from around the country.

Supreme Court Decision in Defibrillators Case Good News for CA Businesses
Recently, the California Supreme Court ruled that large retailers such as Target have no legal obligation to keep defibrillators on hand for customers stricken by heart attacks or other medical emergencies. – Fox and Hounds

California #1 Riskiest State for Employee Lawsuits

June 11, 2014

Editor’s Note: Project Lawsuit Abuse regularly highlights lawsuit abuse news from across the country. Today, Tom Scott, Executive Director of California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, contributed a guest post for Project Lawsuit Abuse.

While there are a lot of reasons California has been the #1 Judicial Hellhole for two years running, how we deal with employment lawsuits is one reason we will probably stay at the top of the list for a third straight year.

Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

June 6, 2014

Tort reformers have been turning up all over the internet recently. We took the liberty of rounding up some of the standouts. You may recognize a few friends of Project Lawsuit Abuse in there. Here are some of the newsmakers from around the country.

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