Tort Reform Law

business professionals raised issues such as tax and tort reform as well as labor relations and federal regulations. Business owner Scott Whitaker of Dynamic Control of North America said it is cheaper to sell goods overseas than across state …

Many proponents of tort reform talk about the need to limit frivolous lawsuits, which they claim cost the courts and taxpayers far too much, but this type of legislation can often keep individuals and their families from having the opportunity … Continue reading →

Interstate insurance purchasing was the second item in the health care section of the GOP’s 2010 “Pledge to America,” right after tort reform. It’s also a part of Mitt Romney’s plan to replace Obamacare. It makes intuitive sense …

In our June 2011 Newsletter, we discussed the status of important pending legislation in Pennsylvania (the Fair Share Act) designed to eradicate the common law doctrine of joint and several liability. As of the date of that article, the Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

Segal claims tort reform will stop “unnecessary tests.” California and Texas cap malpractice awards at $250,000. If Segal is correct, California and Texas should have the most affordable health care in the country. Tellingly, they do not.

/EINPresswire.com/Many proponents of tort reform talk about the need to limit frivolous lawsuits, which they claim cost the courts and taxpayers far too much, but this type of legislation can often keep individuals and their families from having the …

ALEC’s Civil Justice Task Force drives this agenda under a banner of “tort reform.” A “tort” is a wrong that gives rise to a legal claim. Tort lawsuits seek to compensate victims for physical, economic and psychological harm and deter … Continue reading →

Many proponents of tort reform talk about the need to limit frivolous lawsuits, which they claim cost the courts and taxpayers far too much, but this type of legislation can often keep individuals and their families from having the opportunity … Continue reading →

Even before President Obama took office, the Affordable Care Act’s opponents touted tort reform as a central prong of their health care policy. Texas Gov. Rick Perry even claims that Texas added 23,000 new doctors thanks to a tort reform … Continue reading →

Similarly, most Democrats are constrained when talking about such issues as entitlement cuts, tort reform and trade agreements.” First, note the policies he highlighted on both sides: Republicans have radicalized on climate, tax and …