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1-100 out of 100 article(s)
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| Do you speak tort 'reform'? Corporate America and its political allies have found clever ways to spin the tort 'reform' message: they speak a common language that is colored green. |
Haber, Jon |
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Sep 1, 2008 |
1664 |
| Stealth tort 'reform' unveiled. |
Peterson, Kathleen Flynn |
President's page |
Jul 1, 2008 |
711 |
| Texas holds 'em: how Lone Star republicans stopped abusive medical-malpractice lawsuits. |
Williamson, Kevin D. |
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May 5, 2008 |
1651 |
| The injustice of health courts: promoted by tort 'reformers' to adjudicate the claims of injured patients, administrative health courts would unduly increase the influence of health care providers and insurers in resolving medical malpractice cases. |
Hochberg, Francine A. |
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May 1, 2008 |
4302 |
| AAJ opposes tort 'reform' provision of Bush's Medicare plan. |
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May 1, 2008 |
434 |
| N. Dakota: top in tort reform. |
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Brief article |
May 1, 2008 |
187 |
| Communications effort focuses Congress, media on preemption. |
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Apr 1, 2008 |
396 |
| Reframing the model: the Jury Bias Model has served as a useful tool for more than a decade. Now, you can apply it in new ways to help jurors see your case in a more positive light. |
Wenner, David; Cusimano, Gregory S. |
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Mar 1, 2008 |
4486 |
| Ohio Supreme Court defers to legislature, upholds caps. |
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Mar 1, 2008 |
576 |
| Defending justice, one case at a time. |
Peterson, Kathleen Flynn |
President's page |
Feb 1, 2008 |
752 |
| Focus on facts to defeat preemption: while preemption is primarily a question of law, factual evidence about a federal agency's action or inaction can help plaintiffs defeat a motion to dismiss. |
Menzies, Karen Barth |
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Mar 1, 2007 |
4388 |
| Special interests thwart Ohio consumer-rights bill. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
284 |
| Exposing stealth tort 'reform'. |
Eidson, Lewis S. |
President's page |
Aug 1, 2006 |
755 |
| Corporate wolves in victims' clothing: to most tort 'reform' advocates, the only good lawsuit is the one they file, the only injuries that deserve compensation are theirs, and damages paid to them (but only to them) should be unlimited. The right dose of ridicule can expose these hypocrites for what they are. |
Lane, Justinian |
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Jul 1, 2006 |
2611 |
| The gloves are off: for decades, tort 'reform' proponents have been fomenting suspicion of the civil justice system and anger at trial lawyers, who have taken it on the chin for far too long. It's time trial lawyers fought for themselves and the courts as passionately as they do for their clients. |
Straub, Bill |
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Jul 1, 2006 |
2807 |
| Do business courts really mean business? Many nonbusiness cases are being transferred to courts that were created to streamline disputes between companies. This trend weakens consumer protection. |
Jackson, Gary W. |
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Jun 1, 2006 |
2735 |
| A victory for accountability. |
Suggs, Kenneth M. |
President's page |
Apr 1, 2006 |
792 |
| West Virginia. |
McCrary, Zachary |
Brief article |
Feb 1, 2006 |
89 |
| The health courts facade: tort 'reformers' tout health courts as an administrative solution to medical negligence claims. But the proposals are not likely to be effective - and may cause more harm than good. |
Doroshow, Joanne |
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Jan 1, 2006 |
2698 |
| Contingent-fee caps don't achieve 'reform' goals, study finds. |
Porter, Rebecca |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
780 |
| Georgia court declares tort 'reform' provision unconstitutional. |
Ertel, Karen |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
654 |
| Groups to push 'reform' proposals in 2006. |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
264 |
| Straight talk about tort 'reform'. |
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Sep 1, 2005 |
327 |
| Tort 'reformers' have frivolous case, economists say. |
Sileo, Carmel |
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Jul 1, 2005 |
957 |
| Defeating the malpractice crisis with standardized review of expert opinions. |
Smith, Howard |
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May 1, 2005 |
4959 |
| The 2005 Class Action Fairness Act: What It Does, What It Doesn't Do, And What It Means For The Future. |
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Apr 11, 2005 |
2803 |
| The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005. |
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Apr 8, 2005 |
1441 |
| Recent automobile insurance reforms in Canada. |
Miller, Shelley L. |
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Apr 1, 2005 |
1313 |
| Straight talk about no-fault insurance. |
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Mar 1, 2005 |
211 |
| Tort 'reform' included in states' comprehensive legislation. |
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Mar 1, 2005 |
476 |
| Med-mal amendments go to Florida courts. |
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Feb 1, 2005 |
280 |
| 'Med Mal' insurance rates still rising despite tort reform. |
Sparkman, Worth |
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Jan 31, 2005 |
699 |
| Asbestos kills: and more than just people: jobs, ethics, and elementary justice. |
Shapiro, Harvey D. |
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Jan 31, 2005 |
2537 |
| Industries reveal goals for session. |
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Jan 10, 2005 |
2167 |
| Vetoes and voters stem the tort 'reform' tide. |
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Jan 1, 2005 |
594 |
| Unmaking and remaking tort law *. |
Feinman, Jay M. |
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Jan 1, 2005 |
7214 |
| Tort reformers won big in the election. |
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Brief Article |
Dec 31, 2004 |
185 |
| When monster trucks attack. |
Peters, Charles |
Brief Article |
Dec 1, 2004 |
140 |
| We're all in this together. |
Smith, Todd A. |
President's Page |
Nov 1, 2004 |
780 |
| Sharks a-circling: trial lawyers are hungry for yet more billions; a vilified Bush-adminstration lawyer stands in their way. |
Frum, David |
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Aug 23, 2004 |
1590 |
| In tort reform debate, LR lawyer says consider the source. |
Taulbee, Chip |
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Aug 16, 2004 |
425 |
| Undoing the tort 'reform' twist. |
Wenner, David A. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
1999 |
| Follow the money: big business funnels millions through seemingly benevolent organizations to fund tort 'reform' efforts. These groups' motives are anything but benign. |
Ratcliff, David |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
3687 |
| ATLA's law firm takes 'reform' fight to the courts: when the right to trial by jury is threatened, the Center for Constitutional Litigation steps in to support the plaintiff side. |
Peck, Robert S. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
3228 |
| Slay the beast of 'reform' rhetoric: corporate interests and other opponents of civil justice spread myths and misinformation to advance their tort 'reform' agenda. Arm yourself with the facts to fight back. |
Sileo, Carmel |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
2813 |
| High court to review taxes on attorney fees. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
452 |
| To sue or not to sue. |
Whitney, Sally |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
400 |
| Warning: the legal system may be hazardous to your health. |
Whalen, James P. |
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May 1, 2004 |
787 |
| Med-mal on his mind. |
Loiacono, Kristin |
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Mar 1, 2004 |
756 |
| The search for 'weapons of frivolous litigation'. |
Casey, David S., Jr. |
President's Page |
Mar 1, 2004 |
751 |
| Tort reform reshapes assisted living landscape. |
Forlini, Janet |
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Jan 1, 2004 |
1161 |
| Unburdening American business: the urgent need for tort reform. |
Sayther, Colleen |
Column |
Dec 1, 2003 |
767 |
| Perspectives from the front lines. |
Casey, David S., Jr. |
President's Page |
Nov 1, 2003 |
784 |
| A time to fight. |
Casey, David S., Jr. |
President's Page |
Sep 1, 2003 |
712 |
| Arkansas tort reform and the new liability math. |
Davidson, Charles Darwin |
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Aug 4, 2003 |
414 |
| Tort reform passes Ohio Senate. |
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Brief Article |
Jul 1, 2003 |
139 |
| Double standards on Capitol Hill. |
Alexander, Mary |
President's Page |
Jun 1, 2003 |
800 |
| House Bill 4 - Senate Style. |
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May 7, 2003 |
500 |
| Pa. malpractice reforms could set the pace for other states. (Health Law). |
Ahonkhai, Imiebihoro T. |
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May 1, 2003 |
1900 |
| High Court limits punitive damages in an appeal of State Farm decision. (Briefing). |
Hillman, John |
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May 1, 2003 |
665 |
| An unwise 'reform' measure: many states require that plaintiffs enlist certified witnesses to authenticate their claims before filing a lawsuit. This increases costs and delays - and may infringe on constitutional rights. |
Kopstein, David M. |
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May 1, 2003 |
2607 |
| Protect access to health care. (Commentary). |
Chambers, Dr. Carlton |
Column |
Feb 3, 2003 |
727 |
| Nursing homes try again to limit court evidence: insurance bill also includes far-reaching tort reform provision. |
Moritz, Gwen |
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Feb 3, 2003 |
1164 |
| Packaging tort reform for the media. (Media/Law). |
Jones, Ken |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
971 |
| Reform for the right reason. (Editorial). |
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Editorial |
Jan 27, 2003 |
778 |
| Premiums, verdicts fuel fight for tort reform. |
Bayles, Jill |
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Jan 13, 2003 |
2049 |
| Doctors hail ruling affirming $250,000 limit on malpractice. (Health Care). |
Darmiento, Laurence |
Brief Article |
Dec 2, 2002 |
281 |
| Rising to the challenge of the 108th Congress. |
Alexander, Mary |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
808 |
| Corporate greed. |
Alexander, Mary |
President's Page |
Oct 1, 2002 |
794 |
| What good will money do? A damages award may never make an injured plaintiff whole, but jurors who understand how the award will improve your client's life are more likely to provide just compensation. |
Lawrence, Richard D. |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
2415 |
| Caps on damages: adding injury to injury: when state lawmakers restrict what a jury may award an injured plaintiff, consumer advocates can challenge the laws by invoking a variety of constitutional guarantees. |
Peck, Robert S. |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
2935 |
| A call to action. |
Alexander, Mary |
President's Page |
Aug 1, 2002 |
821 |
| This is not a drill! |
Boyle, Leo |
President's Page |
Jun 1, 2002 |
763 |
| More focus on new court term from lawyers, less from media. (News & Trends). |
Magnuson, Carolyn |
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Oct 1, 2001 |
1768 |
| The Road to Reform - How the trial lawyers can be fought. |
Horowitz, MICHAEL J. |
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Aug 20, 2001 |
1915 |
| Welcome to 'Tort Hell' - West Virginia, that is. A 'doctors crisis'. |
NORDLINGER, JAY |
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Aug 20, 2001 |
2355 |
| Who are the conservatives and who are the radicals? |
Boyle, Leo |
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Aug 1, 2001 |
772 |
| On the Right - Trial Lawyers vs. Sanity. |
Buckley, William F., Jr. |
Brief Article |
Jul 9, 2001 |
805 |
| `Reform' advocates eager to work with Bush. |
Magnuson, Carolyn |
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May 1, 2001 |
576 |
| Jettisoning ABA review: part of the Bush strategy. |
Baron, Fred |
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May 1, 2001 |
797 |
| Consumer group counters tort `reform' efforts. |
Reichert, Jennifer L. |
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Apr 1, 2001 |
373 |
| Defending the American system of justice. |
Peck, Robert S. |
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Apr 1, 2001 |
4426 |
| ATLA helps knock down Florida tort `reform' law. |
Baron, Fred |
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Apr 1, 2001 |
766 |
| Out of the fire and into the Fryeing pan or back to the future. |
Miltenberg, Ned |
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Mar 1, 2001 |
4338 |
| A new tone in Washington. |
Loiacono, Kristin |
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Mar 1, 2001 |
896 |
| The challenge. |
Baron, Fred |
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Mar 1, 2001 |
843 |
| Report from Capitol Hill. |
Cohen, Dan |
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Feb 1, 2001 |
2467 |
| Big Business backs `grassroots' tort `reform' efforts, report says. |
Reichert, Jennifer L. |
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Oct 1, 2000 |
683 |
| Tort `reform' in the states. |
Bonanti, Roselyn |
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Aug 1, 2000 |
4876 |
| Plaintiffs score victories against tort `reform' laws in two states. |
Hellwege, Jean |
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Aug 1, 2000 |
1034 |
| Judges say juries are not `out of control'. |
Jurand, Sara Hoffman |
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Jul 1, 2000 |
501 |
| Overcoming juror bias: is there an answer? |
Mandell, Mark |
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Jul 1, 2000 |
1873 |
| The past as prologue: a foundation for future achievements. |
Middleton, Richard H., Jr. |
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Jul 1, 2000 |
767 |
| Combating juror bias. |
Cusimano, Gregory S. |
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Jun 1, 2000 |
5306 |
| Testing our political resolve. |
Middleton, Richard H., Jr. |
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Jun 1, 2000 |
810 |
| Constitutional litigation team battles tort `reform'. |
Hellwege, Jean |
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Apr 1, 2000 |
838 |
| Tort `reformers' turn to federal court. |
Loiacono, Kristin |
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Mar 1, 2000 |
922 |
| Report: Premiums Are Higher Despite Texas Tort Reforms. |
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Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2000 |
168 |
| The power of the truth. |
Middleton, Richard H., Jr. |
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Feb 1, 2000 |
780 |
| Constitutional challenge filed to Florida tort `reform' statute. |
Peck, Robert S. |
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Jan 1, 2000 |
453 |
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