In 1984, a Michigan man donned his Halloween costume – a sheep – and headed to a party with his wife Little Bo Peep. But when he flippantly lit a cigarette, he went up in flames.

Full story in DC Journal By Lauren Zelt All eyes are on Virginia and New Jersey as we await the results of the November elections there and what those results tell us about next year’s midterm races.  Federal candidates nationwide are campaigning for the 2026 election, and many voters are looking to their elected officials…

Full story in Law.com By Alex Anteau Georgia has long been near the top of the nation’s Judicial Hellhole rankings, and now, even some personal injury lawyers are starting to have enough. On Friday, PI attorney, Darl Champion, of the Champion Firm, announced that he was resigning as chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Committee on…

Full story in Legal Newsline By Chris Dickerson Trial lawyers are waging lawfare against President Donald Trump, and America’s business leaders by exploiting loopholes in an unregulated system while driving up costs for every family. In 2022 alone, excessive litigation drained $529 billion from the U.S. economy — the equivalent of $4,207 per household. ……

Full story in QNS By Eduardo Giraldo Most New Yorkers don’t think twice about car insurance – until the renewal bill lands. But for small-business owners across the Downstate region, including New York City, Long Island, and the Northern suburbs, skyrocketing premiums have quietly created an economic crisis that is choking commercial activity. The ability…

Full story in the Los Angeles Times  By Rebecca Ellis It felt like the kind of thing that must happen in Hollywood all the time: a hundred bucks to be a movie extra. Austin Beagle, 31, and Nevada Barker, 30, said they were trying to sign up for food stamps this spring when someone offered…

Full story in The Spokesman-Review By State Rep. Mary Dye It is my honor to represent the people of Washington’s 9th Legislative District, where agriculture is not just an industry but the foundation of our communities. Agriculture is in my blood. My husband and I operate our own farm, and like so many of my…

By Aerys Pozo Full story in RenoNR.com As a car salesman and proud member of the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people find reliable vehicles they can afford. But in today’s market, the biggest obstacle isn’t inventory or financing—it’s Nevada’s broken legal system that drives up costs for…

Full story in DC Journal By Gerald Scimeca Costs related to tort litigation in the U.S. continue to rise, with little being done to bring them in line. Practical, pro-growth reforms will cut costs and restore fairness to our broken system. Tort litigation imposes a significant financial burden on the economy and consumers. Major corporations…

Full story in the Los Angeles Business Journal By Nancy Hoffman Vanyek Eighty-three percent of Californians say the legislature should act to stop lawsuit abuse and eliminate what they call the “hidden tax” on families. In a nation where consensus on almost anything is rare, that number should stop lawmakers in their tracks. Rarely do…