Florida House Goes 1-for-2 on Much-Needed Legal Reform

WSJ Op-ed Challenges N.Y. Mayor on Environmental Lawsuits: Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. challenged New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on the city’s lawsuit against major oil companies. He said his “public nuisance” argument has already been rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court and is being pursued for political reasons. (Wall Street Journal) 

Expert Ups Suggested Fee Cap In NFL Concussion Deal: A court-appointed expert said the cap on attorneys’ fees in the NFL concussion settlement can be raised to 22 percent. The settlement has be marred by a number of scandals involving uncapped attorneys’ fees and high interest rates on settlement loans. (Law360)