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Rising auto insurance rates in Nevada blamed on legal system abuse and trial lawyer influence
Auto insurance premiums in Nevada have increased once again, with six major insurers, including Allstate and Farmers, raising rates by at least 10% for private vehicles this October.
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High-profile Las Vegas attorneys oppose Nevada's fee cap initiative
In Las Vegas, the legal battle over the proposed cap on contingency fees in civil cases centers on access to justice and the interests of prominent attorneys Steve Dimopoulos and Farhan Naqvi.
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Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week begins with focus on economic impacts
Today marks the beginning of Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, as announced by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). The annual event, held during the first week of October, aims to highlight abuses and misuses within the American civil justice system. ATRA encourages public discourse and education on this issue.
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Utah AG candidate signs transparency pledge; opponent yet to respond
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) announced today that Utah attorney general candidate Rudy Bautista (D) has signed ATRA’s 2024 Attorney General Transparency Code pledge. This move is seen as a commitment to transparency and accountability should he be elected.
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ATRA labels Missouri 'Lawsuit Inferno' due to stalled tort reform
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) announced today that Missouri has been labeled a "Lawsuit Inferno" in its new Legislative HeatCheck report. The report highlights the state legislature's failure to address bills aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse.
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American Tort Reform Association labels New York 'lawsuit inferno' amid liability expansion
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has designated New York as a “Lawsuit Inferno” in its latest Legislative HeatCheck report, citing the state legislature’s ongoing efforts to expand liability.
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ATRA recognizes Indiana's efforts with 'Tort Reform Trailblazer' title
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has recognized Indiana as a “Tort Reform Trailblazer” in its latest Legislative HeatCheck report, commending the state for enacting two significant legal reforms during this year’s legislative session.
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West Virginia praised for key legal reforms amid ongoing tort cost concerns
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has recognized West Virginia as a “Tort Reform Trailblazer” in its latest Legislative HeatCheck report, commending the state for enacting two significant pieces of litigation reform this year.
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American Tort Reform Association places California on 'Heat Watch' list
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has placed California on its “Heat Watch” list in the new Legislative HeatCheck report, citing an increase in legislation that could expand liability within the state.
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ATRA names Colorado 'Lawsuit Inferno' amid legislative changes
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has labeled Colorado a "Lawsuit Inferno" in its new Legislative HeatCheck report. The Democratic-controlled legislature of Colorado has pursued extensive liability-expanding legislation this year, despite opposition from the business community and Governor Jared Polis' vetoes of several significant bills. As a result, Colorado is now considered one of the worst state legislative bodies for expanding liability.
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New Hampshire labeled 'lawsuit inferno' by ATRA over expanded liability risks
Today, the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) announced that New Hampshire is a “Lawsuit Inferno” in its new Legislative HeatCheck report.
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ATRA places New Jersey on 'Heat Watch' due to liability-expanding legislation
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has placed New Jersey on its “Heat Watch” list in the new Legislative HeatCheck, citing potential liability-expanding legislation that could worsen the state’s legal climate.
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ATRA recognizes Alabama's asbestos litigation reform as pioneering
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has recognized Alabama as a “Tort Reform Trailblazer” in its latest Legislative HeatCheck report, commending the state for passing significant asbestos litigation reform.
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Michigan placed on 'Heat Watch' due to liability-expanding legislation
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has placed Michigan on its “Heat Watch” list in the new Legislative HeatCheck report, citing a surge of liability-expanding legislation that could further deteriorate the state’s legal climate.
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ATRA warns of increased litigation risks in Maryland's latest legislative actions
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) announced today that the Maryland Senate is creating a “Lawsuit Inferno” in its new Legislative HeatCheck report, citing the upper chamber’s focus on liability expansion.