Tort Reform Law 
Chris Perkins: Congress is out of control – Inside Nova
Chris Perkins opposes the individual mandate, advocates for border security, champions tort reform and thinks entitlements must be cut in order to balance the budget. Perkins hopes to prevail in the June 12 Republican primary against Ken Vaughn …
Medical liability costs seen as a drain on innovation – AMA
And how serious are they in your planning purposes?” asked Hatch, a proponent of using tort reforms to help reduce health care costs. The costs of defensive medicine practiced by health professionals to avoid medical lawsuits is estimated at $ … Continue reading
Pa.’s model for commonsense tort reform – Philadelphia Daily News
For two consecutive years, 2010 and 2011, Philadelphia was rated America’s No. 1 “Judicial Hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Foundation. Courts with a reputation for unfair application of the laws scare away employers and inhibit job creation.
GOOD HEALTH: June 3 – The Oakland Press
Physicians at the Oakland County Medical Society have asked local lawmakers to support a package of common sense tort reform legislation currently being considered at the state Capitol. The bills put patients first and have the ability to make …
In Texas, Trial Lawyers Sink Money Into GOP Races – Myhighplains.com
AUSTIN — “Trial-lawyer backed” is a label ready-made for Republicans’ attack ads in tort reform-happy Texas. But if the 2012 primaries are any guide, the plaintiffs’ bar is becoming less shy about investing in the Republican side of the ballot … Continue reading
Saginaw physicians seek support of tort reform – Midland Daily News
Physicians at the Saginaw County Medical Society recently asked local lawmakers to support a package of tort reform legislation currently being considered at the state Capitol. The physicians said the bills put patients first and have the …
Trial Lawyers’ Support of Republican Candidates Yields Less Than Stellar Results – New York Times
Trial-lawyer-backed is a label ready-made for Republicans’ attack ads in tort-reform-happy Texas. But if the 2012 primaries are any guide, the plaintiffs’ bar is becoming less shy about investing in the Republican side of the ballot — and …
Walsh introduces bill to ‘put patients first’ – HometownLife.com
State Rep. John Walsh has introduced a package of common-sense tort reform legislation that puts patients first and has the ability to make Michigan a more appealing state to start a practice to treat seniors, children and families.
Cincinnati College of Law Establishes Tort Chair Named After D.C. Partner – The BLT: Blog of Legal Times
Victor Schwartz, who taught at the college from 1968 until 1977, is head of Shook Hardy’s public policy group and is known as a strong proponent of tort reform. He focuses his practice on litigation, government affairs and public relations.
Meet the Corporate Front Groups Fighting to Make Sure You Can’t Know What’s in Your Food – AlterNet
What do a former mouthpiece for tobacco and big oil, a corporate-interest PR flack, and the regional director of a Monsanto-funded tort reform group have in common? They’re all part of the anti-labeling PR team that will soon unleash a … Continue reading
