The plaintiffs bar claims state courts can nullify federal law.

Alleviating the long-term burdens created by tort abuse should be a top priority regardless of the economic outlook. Considering our current economic struggles, however, the benefits from effective ...

Sponsors of tort reform bills in Georgia argue that an overhaul of the legal system is overdue, while opponents fear it could harm victims of abuse. Concerned parents and survivors are lobbying ...

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Boom Belt states in the south continue to grow, attracting businesses, including those joining Texas’ new stock exchange. At ...

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Gov. Brian Kemp is prioritizing tort reform to limit lawsuits and large settlements, aiming to reduce rising insurance costs for Georgia businesses. Rising insurance premiums are significantly ...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed tort reform legislation touted by trucking leaders as a step toward stabilizing excessive insurance and legal costs that burden the state’s trucking industry and ...

Tort reform is back in the spotlight as Louisiana officials and lawmakers begin to spar once again over auto insurance and damage claims ahead of the 2025 legislative session. Several House lawmakers ...

Tort insurance is a broad system of auto insurance that allows drivers to recover damages from other parties at fault in an accident. A tort system puts a greater emphasis on liability insurance to ...