Tort Reform Law

Congressional hopefuls do some wiggling as Obamacare vote nears – Crain’s Chicago Business

Mr. Dold says he could support a few things that have emerged as the GOP’s unofficial counter-plan, including interstate competition in insurance, medical tort reform and extending the health-insurance tax break from just companies now to individuals.

XCOR Midland deal points the way to government support of commercial space – Examiner

In the press release announcing the Midland expansion, XCOR stated that the factors that motivated the move were, “the friendly business climate, a predictable regulatory environment, and the State of Texas tort reform initiatives.” The Obama …

Washington View: Health care reform a work in progress – Columbian

Allow people to keep affordable plans such as health savings accounts and AHPs. • Implement tort reform to reduce frivolous lawsuits. Fear of lawsuits forces doctors to order unnecessary tests and causes malpractice insurance rates to skyrocket.

Court upholds key tort reform provision – Worldnews.com

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Backbones of steel’ needed in Congress, Novak says – Norwich Bulletin

Health care reform is necessary but Novak said she would vote to repeal the individual mandate contained in the national healthcare law known widely as Obamacare. She encouraged tort reform and lifting restrictions against purchases across state lines.

LETTER: Tort reform missing piece of health care affordability – Herald News

The so-called “Affordable Care Act” was sold to us as the way to bring down health care costs. Let’s forget for now that it actually raises costs significantly; it just moves those costs to other categories. That the act does … Continue reading

Court upholds key tort reform provision – Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Georgia Supreme Cout on Monday declined to strike down a key provision of the state’s tort reform law that divvies up damage awards to plaintiffs in liability cases. By a 5-2 vote, the court ruled in a case brought … Continue reading

Ga. SC upholds part of tort reform package – Legal News Line

ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a provision of the state’s 2005 tort reform package that allows juries in lawsuits against property owners to apportion fault to criminal assailants. The ruling came Monday in response to … Continue reading

XCOR Aerospace Announces Midland, Texas, R&D Headquarters – YAHOO!

The announcement also cited the business-friendly climate in Texas, a predictable regulatory environment, and tort reform measures in the Lone Star State that caused Midland to be selected after a stiff competition. Application for a spaceport …

Langone not sold on Paul Ryan – Politico.com

Langone said Walker had the standing to articulate the formula for electoral success across the country and hold other Republicans accountable, not just on spending, but on issues like tort reform, too. “I think it’s very important that we address … Continue reading