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?…

Full article in The Mexia News PACT launched earlier this year and has focused its efforts on ending the exploitative practices of the predatory personal injury system — commonly known as billboard attorneys — who use aggressive tactics that drive up costs for every American, all while undermining trust in the legal system. After a…

Full article in The Texan PACT — a group financially backed by Uber and Waffle House, among others — is running a campaign ad spanning all media formats with a seven-figure buy behind it to back priority legislation that would restrict financial awards in personal injury lawsuits. The ad is up on digital platforms now and will…

By Travis Hutson Full piece in Florida Politics Florida must stay the course on lawsuit abuse reform efforts. Over the last few years, Florida enacted landmark legislation that reined in abusive lawsuits, stabilized our insurance markets, and lowered costs for everyday families. Before these reforms, our court system was overwhelmed by frivolous lawsuits, which drove…

By Travis Hutson Full piece in Florida Politics Florida must stay the course on lawsuit abuse reform efforts. Over the last few years, Florida enacted landmark legislation that reined in abusive lawsuits, stabilized our insurance markets, and lowered costs for everyday families. Before these reforms, our court system was overwhelmed by frivolous lawsuits, which drove…