DOJ seeks to shield Trump from civil Jan. 6 lawsuits
The DOJ moved to shield Trump from January 6 civil suits, arguing he acted as president—while also assuming liability in a separate Lafayette Square protest case.
Gov. Kemp praises passage of lawsuit reform bill, heads to his desk to become law
Kemp insists the bill will help stop frivolous lawsuits and stabilize the insurance market. This bill passed despite a last ...
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Tort reform gains final passage in General Assembly
A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year's legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday.
US judge regrets creating bias concerns over call for women lawyers
A federal judge in Florida has acknowledged that she created the appearance of bias when she stated that women needed to be adequately represented among the lawyers who would be assigned to serve as ...
North Carolina justices decide family can sue over unwanted COVID-19 shot
North Carolina's highest court says a mother and son can sue a school system and a doctors’ group on allegations they gave the boy a COVID-19 vaccine without consent in 2021.
At a California legal conference, judges decry threats to the rule of law
When four federal judges in California gathered on Thursday for a panel discussion at the University of San Diego School of ...
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A Look at Ongoing Nuclear Litigation
As part of an ongoing spate of litigation, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) filed a motion to dismiss, on procedural grounds, in a ...
On the Move and After Hours: Genova Burns; Capehart Scatchard; Brach Eichler; Carlton Fields
Genova Burns brought on Sandra Bograd to the firm as of counsel; Capehart Scatchard announced that Charles F. Holmgren was ...
Report on Florida insurers' big payments to 'affiliates' fuels push to change lawsuit rules
Who's at fault for Florida's insurance woes? A new report could change the diagnosis and fuel a push to change current ...
Georgia 'tort reform' bill heads to Gov. Kemp's desk to become law
"SB 68 will curb lawsuit abuse while protecting families, small businesses and Georgia's medical community," said Georgia ...
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Georgia House OKs governor’s priority lawsuit damage award limit bill, easing path to his signature
After weeks of debate, Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature bill overhauling the state’s civil justice system passed the House in a ...
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DeKalb legislators talk speed cameras, tort reform during town hall
DeKalb County legislators discussed speed cameras, school safety and tort reform, among other topics, during a town hall on March 18 at McNair Middle School. Reps. Saira Draper (D - Atlanta), Omari ...