Tort Reform Law

GOP Promises Smaller-Scale Health Care Agenda If Court Strikes Down Law – Kaiser Health News

“There are lots of different versions of tort reform,” he said. “Getting everyone on the same page is important, and that’s a role for Gov. Romney.” Merritt is a consultant at Leavitt Partners, a firm run by Michael Leavitt, who … Continue reading

Connections count for candidates seeking legislative seats – Kitsap Sun

Olsen asks on the video “why serious and long overdue tort reform in Washington is blocked over and over again by the Washington Democrat Party House and Senate members and their powerful benefactors.” He also warns voters to not let … Continue reading

Defamation Suit Tests Texas’ Anti-SLAPP Statute – Myhighplains.com

and his defamation case against Rebecca Bell-Metereau and Judy Jennings has become an early test of new tort reform legislation intended to protect free speech. The law, which the Legislature passed in 2011 with bipartisan support, provides a process for … Continue reading

YouTube defamation suit tests Texas’ anti-SLAPP statute – KENS 5

and his defamation case against Rebecca Bell-Metereau and Judy Jennings has become an early test of new tort reform legislation intended to protect free speech. The law, which the Legislature passed in 2011 with bipartisan support, provides a …

First congressional district race shows signs of narrowing – Brown Daily Herald

She said Loughlin favors a plan to “repeal and replace” the health care reform law with legislation that cuts costs through tort reform and “allowing plans to compete across state lines.” Cicilline supports the creation of a $2 billion grant … Continue reading

Christensen: N.C. could be headed toward hard right – The News & Observer

Thwarting lawsuits With no Democratic governor to deal with, he also sees a Republican legislature taking further steps toward tort reform or laws making it harder for individuals to sue companies. It is not lost on Norquist that in addition … Continue reading

AMA head says doctors need higher Medicare payments and lawsuit protection – Chicago Tribune

He also made an impassioned call for tort reform, which would limit the amount of damages physicians would be liable for in malpractice suits. The landmark health reform bill — which was signed into law by President Barack Obama in … Continue reading

AMA wants higher Medicare payments – Chicago Tribune

He also made a plea for tort reform, which would limit the amount of damages physicians would be liable for in malpractice suits. Maps Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 The landmark health reform bill — … Continue reading

AMA wants higher Medicare payments – Baltimore Sun

He also made a plea for tort reform, which would limit the amount of damages physicians would be liable for in malpractice suits. The landmark health reform bill — which was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010 … Continue reading

Defamation Suit Puts New Law to the Test – New York Times

The case has become an early test of new tort reform legislation intended to protect free speech. The law, which the Legislature passed in 2011 with bipartisan support, provides a process for the early dismissal of meritless legal claims filed … Continue reading