Class action lawsuits are one of the most important tools that citizens have to protect their rights but, between legislative acts and recent Supreme Court decisions, class actions have been severely limited and, in…
The contingency fee system performs an integral function, providing people in need with attorneys and keeping meritless cases from clogging our courts.
Exposes Sweden's and New Zealand's no-fault systems for medical malpractice cases and shows why they cannot and should not be replicated in the United States.
Explores the recent work of the right-wing, corporate-sponsored, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and its Civil Justice Task Force priorities over the last three years.
Explores how the weakening of investors’ and borrowers’ legal rights since the 1990s have compounded deregulation and lax regulatory enforcement to lead to the recent economic collapse.
Finds that medical devices for the heart have caused thousands of needless injuries and deaths, yet patients currently have no legal recourse against reckless medical device manufacturers.
Finds that many of this country’s dangerous government-approved drugs and devices have been marketed specifically for women and that these products were removed or made safer only after women filed lawsuits.
Refutes views of corporate groups to show that recent playground development with safer shapes and materials has not only allowed playgrounds to be fun and interesting for kids, but also safer and less likely to send a…
Groundbreaking law review article exposes the racial prejudice lurking behind the so-called “tort reform” movement, focusing on five major areas where the legal rights of minorities are being challenged.
Examines why state Attorneys General are among our country’s most important public advocates and exposes unfair, misleading assaults by corporate special interests.
Discusses Michigan's unprecedented law that prevents residents harmed by dangerous drugs from gaining access to the civil justice system, which has been devastating for Michiganders while failing to accomplish any…
