Claimant or Commodity: Traded in the Lawsuit Abuse Machine
More and more, lawsuit plaintiffs are being treated like commodities. Traded like baseball […]
U.S. HOUSE OK’S ASBESTOS REFORMS TO STOP PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER FRAUD
On January 8th, the U.S. House passed an asbestos reform bill to stop […]
The Trial Lawyer War on Arbitration
Arbitration is an important alternative to litigation that empowers American consumers to resolve […]
U.S. Litigation Environment Is a Profound Weakness
We must demand that our policymakers focus on reform that will continue to protect us while ensuring lawyers cannot continue to abuse our courts to get quick cash.
Louisiana lawyers to take a big bite out of BP settlement
Guest post from Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director Melissa Landry. Last month, […]
Guest Post: Scaring Patients to Scare Up Lawsuits
Note – this column was originally published in the Anaheim Independent on April 1, 2015. Personal injury […]
Who benefits most from the BP oil spill settlement?
Class action lawsuits are notorious for producing highly lucrative legal fees, but the […]
Guest post: Lawyer Ads are Fiction, Not Fact
As a doctor, I advocate for my patients learning the full story about […]
Why I’m Voting for Jobs, Not Lawsuits in Florida
As the proud owner of a Florida business, I’m always focused on growing my company and providing my employees with the opportunities they need to advance and thrive.
The Real Enemy of Florida Job Growth
I work hard every day to provide the best opportunities for my employees and grow my company.
Justice for a Powerful Member of the Trial Bar
Stanley Chesley is one of the trial bar’s most infamous members, gaining a reputation as a “class-action kingpin” and the nickname “Master of Disaster.” He made millions from mass torts over his decades-long career, but came under fire after allegations surfaced that he and his associates cheated their own plaintiffs out of some $46 million.
While Chesley’s colleagues went to jail for their role in that case, Chesley received immunity at a federal trial. He also avoided initial liability in a civil suit brought on behalf of 382 of the clients, which netted a $42 million judgment. But on July 29, Boone County Judge James Schrand found Chesley jointly and severally liable for the $42 million judgment.
New York Trial Lawyers Are Spending Big on Lobbying
Last year, New York lawmakers considered common sense reforms that would insert fairness into the civil justice system by lowering awards in civil lawsuits. But trial lawyers took issue with this legislation – and the impact it would have on their paydays – and came out in full force against the bill.