How we use our phones has changed dramatically in the last 30 years, but the law that governs business-to-consumer communications is still living in the… Read More
Good news for those wanting clarity on the federal courts’ rule on admitting expert testimony in civil trials. On June 7, the Judicial Conference Committee… Read More
Does federal law preempt contrary state law or state-based claims when a federal agency has approved a warning label on a product? That’s one of… Read More
Multidistrict opioid litigation is once again being used to the advantage of plaintiffs’ lawyers. This very serious issue requires a victims-first approach, not a plaintiffs’-lawyer-payday-first approach. … Read More
In the episode of Cause for Action, Matt Webb, senior vice president for legal reform policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform,… Read More
The trucking industry is responsible for moving 70% of freight across the country. Truckers keep our economy moving and are essential to our supply chain. Read More
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Last week, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill to deter “over-naming” in asbestos lawsuits by requiring plaintiffs to offer evidence for each claim they file… Read More
Last week, a three-judge panel unanimously upheld a West Virginia law that prohibits trial lawyers and lead generator firms from sponsoring television ads that claim… Read More
In this episode of Cause for Action, Nathan Morris, senior vice president, legal reform advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform, is… Read More
Before Congress intervened in 1995, exploitative securities fraud class actions were rampant. Plaintiffs’ lawyers cultivated stables of so-called frequent filer plaintiffs, sometimes with cash inducements,… Read More
The number of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits has tripled since 2013, and U.S. small business owners are shouldering the cost. As businesses struggle… Read More
While West Virginia has been “almost heaven” for trial lawyers in the past, the state legislature has worked hard to be known as “almost heaven”… Read More
Over the past two years, Americans and the business community have worked together to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. This historic health crisis created new… Read More
What is Third Party Litigation Funding? Third party litigation funding (TPLF) allows hedge funds and other financiers to invest in lawsuits in exchange for a… Read More