By Caleb Hutchins Full story in AccessWDUN A local U.S. representative is leading a push to create a federal task force to combat staged vehicle accident fraud. Republican Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) co-signed the letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi along with six other Republican representatives from Florida, Michigan, Texas and Wisconsin. The letter…

Full story in the Southeast Texas Record Dr. Jay Barrash, a neurosurgeon affiliated with the Texas Heart Institute, expressed concerns over patients being exploited through unnecessary and overpriced procedures linked to litigation schemes. He hopes that proposed reforms will address this issue. “What I’m seeing is appalling,” said Barrash. “I am seeing unnecessary medical care,…

By Paul Renner Full Story in the Wall Street Journal Floridians have faced major increases in their homeowners and automobile insurance premiums in recent years. At the same time, Florida ranked as one of the worst states in the country for lawsuit abuse, with our courts flooded by frivolous claims. This was no coincidence. Our…

By Patrick Gleason Full article in Forbes Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) has spent the first weeks of spring taking multiple victory laps following a legislative session that concluded with the enactment of top policy priorities. On April 21, for example, one week after approving legislation to accelerate state income tax cuts, Kemp signed into law…

Full Story in the Insurance Journal Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King predicted property-casualty insurance rates will drop 3% to 5% in the next year after lawmakers approved significant tort reform measures. He also seemed to warn insurance companies about filing for major increases, according to news reports. “So much political capital was spent on getting…

Full Story in Legal Newsline Greg Strimple, president of GS Strategy Group, said that Texas voters overwhelmingly support reforms to reduce lawsuit abuse, particularly in terms of increased transparency in legal settlements and medical billing. He shared this statement in a memo. “Texas voters strongly support many ambulance lawyer reforms,” said Strimple. “Increased transparency tests…

By Emily R. Siegel Full Story in Bloomberg Law Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed a bill regulating the litigation funding industry into law on Monday. The new law allows funding agreements to be discoverable in court and bans funders from directing the cases they bankroll, including having a say in legal counsel selections and…

By Brian Drake Full Story in The Cap Times Small businesses are the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy. They provide jobs, foster innovation and contribute to the state’s vibrant communities. Yet, these small enterprises often face numerous challenges: rising costs, workforce shortages, fluctuating demand and regulatory burdens. One major issue that continues to threaten the survival…

Full Story in the Southeast Texas Record Small business owners from Texas have expressed concerns that excessive litigation is impacting their operations, leading to reduced hiring and scaled-back investments. This testimony was given during a legislative hearing on March 31. “Excessive litigation poses significant challenges to our business operations and overall growth,” said Witness. “In…

Full Story in Florida Politics By Brewster Bevis There was a time when our civil justice laws were very broken. They incentivized lawyers to file thousands of meritless lawsuits, encouraged exaggerated claims to drive absurdly high verdicts, and fueled a legal environment best represented by a sea of billboard ads promising huge paydays. The cost?…