Georgia’s governor details spending plans but not his top priority of lawsuit reform
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp told business leaders Tuesday that he wanted to invest in infrastructure and education, but he did not detail plans for his top priority to limit lawsuits.
Gov. Kemp draws line in the sand on tort reform in State of the State address, even if special legislative session is required
The governor has long sought tort reform legislation, which would among other changes would cap lawsuit payouts.
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Three takeaways from Governor Kemp’s State of the State Address
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp delivered his annual State of the State address, emphasizing tort reforms and fiscal conservatism ...
Three Aiken County delegation members learn about the need for tort reform in S.C.
Three members of the South Carolina General Assembly heard about the need for tort reform in the Palmetto State during an ...
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Louisiana SC Reverses Decision to Reduce $19M Jury Award – Troubling for Tort Reform Advocates
The Louisiana Supreme Court sent a concerning message to tort reform supporters when it surprisingly reversed its own earlier decision, which ...
COMMENTARY: The shocking economic costs of mass tort litigation
Mass torts also diminish tax revenues, shifting more of the burden of paying for government expenditures to taxpayers. A ...
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Kemp vows to pass bill curbing ‘excessive’ lawsuits this year, one way or another
Gov. Brian Kemp wants lawmakers to overhaul the state's legal system to limit lawsuits and curb jury verdicts.
Gov. Brian Kemp: Civil litigation overhaul is coming
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is steadfast in his push to overhaul civil litigation rules.