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Senator Connick's SB 500 is shaking up Louisiana's medical malpractice landscape by offering claimants a faster, more cost-effective route to justice, but not without stirring controversy among hospitals and insurers.

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Committee approves alternative to mandatory medical review panels, creating certificate‑of‑merit option
Senate Bill 500 allows medical‑malpractice claimants to choose an affidavit/certificate‑of‑merit pathway (expert review) instead of mandatory medical review panels; proponents said panels delay resolution and increase costs, opponents (hospitals, insurers) warned the change could destabilize the system and lacks guardrails; committee reported the bill favorably on roll call (4–2).
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April 30, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Missouri’s House Bill 18-42 aims to tackle abusive website-access lawsuits while safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities, leaving small business owners relieved and hopeful for change.

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Commerce Committee hears HB 18‑42 to curb alleged 'sue‑and‑settle' ADA website demands
Representative Sherry Gallick told the committee her bill would preserve ADA enforcement while providing courts tools to identify serial or abusive website‑access lawsuits; small businesses and trade groups testified in strong support, citing demand letters that give 14 days to settle and impose high remediation costs.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Success Academy is taking a bold stand against the state's directive that could impact college readiness rankings, claiming a violation of their First Amendment rights!

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Attorney briefs board on Success Academy lawsuit and why Jericho's ranking shifted in national lists
An attorney explained a lawsuit by Success Academy challenging a state directive that barred College Board from reporting AP data to U.S. News, and said that change, not local performance, caused Jericho's drop in national rankings.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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The Venice Del affordable housing project is at risk of losing a crucial $42.4 million funding due to unnecessary legal battles and city council rescissions.

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Developers and sponsor say litigation, city rescission imperil Venice Del funding
Developers and the bill sponsor told the Senate committee that a city rescission and ensuing litigation allowed a Coastal Commission approval to expire and jeopardized a $42.4 million HCD conditional award for the Venice Del affordable housing project.
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August 25, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Alabama's Attorney General's Office is making headlines with a $30 million amendment for facilities litigation and new contracts for redistricting counsel and forensic accounting.

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Committee Reviews Legal-Service Contracts, Including $30M Amendment for Facilities Litigation
Attorney General's office and corrections staff presented legal-services contracts including counsel for redistricting and forensic accounting work; committee also reviewed an amendment adding $30,000,000 to a facilities litigation contract amid member questions about cumulative legal costs.
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August 8, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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Governor Ron DeSantis reveals how recent litigation reforms have slashed insurance premiums and revitalized Florida's market, leaving consumers with more options and savings than ever before.

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DeSantis credits litigation reforms with pulling private insurers back into Florida market
Governor Ron DeSantis said legislation in 2022–23 curbed litigation costs and led to premium reductions and private-market recovery for auto and homeowners insurance, citing specific percentage declines and insurer actions.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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A circuit judge has quashed Port St. Joe's annexation, paving the way for renewed collaboration between county and city officials.

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Judge quashes Port St. Joe annexation; county seeks to resolve remaining disputes out of court
Gulf County counsel reported a favorable ruling from Judge Collier finding the City of Port St. Joes January annexation procedurally defective and in breach of a 2013 interlocal agreement; counsel said he will pursue settlement talks to remove litigation as an impediment to local projects.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Republicans are raising alarms over the Equal Access to Justice Act, claiming it's a tool for environmental nonprofits to exploit taxpayer dollars while stalling crucial projects.

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House Natural Resources subcommittee examines claims that EJA is being used as litigation funding for environmental groups
Republican members and witnesses told a House Natural Resources subcommittee that the Equal Access to Justice Act has been exploited by well-funded environmental nonprofits to recover large attorney-fee awards and delay agency projects; Democrats and law professors countered that EJA remains essential for low-resourced plaintiffs and that safeguards limit frivolous claims.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Lawmakers are proposing a groundbreaking tort-liability bill that streamlines older claims while ensuring survivors retain their jury trial rights and unlimited damages.

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Bill to create claims process for older survivor claims would preserve jury rights, sponsors say
Lawmakers described a tort-liability bill that would create an administrative claims-commission process for older claims while preserving survivors' jury rights and removing caps on damages and attorney fees; sponsors said amendments and subcommittee work are forthcoming.
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February 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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The battle over SB 5,976 in Washington heats up as businesses push for changes to email laws while consumer advocates warn it could undermine accountability for deceptive marketing practices.

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Businesses urge fix to Washingtonemail law; consumer lawyers warn it would weaken enforcement
SB 5,976 would narrow the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act by raising reliance and damages thresholds. Retail and hospitality groups urged the committee to act to blunt litigation they call opportunistic; consumer attorneys argued the change would strip a practical enforcement path against deceptive subject lines.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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A heated debate is brewing in Washington over House Bill 2,255, which aims to expose the hidden financial interests behind lawsuits while raising concerns about potential risks to plaintiffs' access to capital.

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Washington committee hears competing views on bill to require disclosure of third‑party litigation funders
Supporters said HB 2,255 would increase transparency and help judges manage complex litigation; opponents warned disclosure could expose attorney work product and chill access to capital for plaintiffs. The bill would require funder identity and unredacted agreements and cap funder recoveries at 25%.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:53 AM
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A bold new bill in Missouri aims to stop criminals from profiting off their own wrongdoings by limiting negligence claims against victims they’ve harmed.

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Committee reviews bill to bar certain negligence claims by people who commit crimes
Representative Ben Keithley presented HB 2,667 to bar negligent-security and related negligence recoveries when wrongful criminal conduct is involved and to require apportionment of fault; the proposal also includes a provision limiting some recoveries by unauthorized aliens, prompting questions about scope and sovereign immunity.
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April 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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A new bill in Missouri aims to expose hidden third-party funding in lawsuits, targeting foreign investors and ensuring that justice isn't overshadowed by profit.

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Missouri bill would require disclosure of third‑party litigation funding, target foreign‑linked investors
Representative Castillo (David Castile) told the committee House Bill 3205 would define and regulate legal funding transactions, require disclosure of third‑party and foreign‑linked funding, and give the attorney general enforcement authority including treating violations as unlawful practices and, for willful violations, a class E felony.
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February 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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A new bill aims to limit state agencies' exposure in civil enforcement actions, sparking a debate over transparency and resource preservation in Minnesota.

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Senate committee approves limits on agency exposure in attorney general enforcement suits; bill sent to judiciary
Lawmakers advanced a bill clarifying that when the attorney general brings a civil enforcement action on behalf of the state, other state agencies are not automatically treated as parties for discovery purposes. Proponents cited the multi-state Meta litigation that produced massive discovery burdens; opponents warned about restricting access to government information.
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March 30, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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As Colorado's Senate Bill 157 ignites fierce debate, business leaders warn of a looming legal storm that could cripple the state's economy.

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Opposition grows against Colorado's SB 157 due to litigation concerns
Testimonies highlight fears of increased litigation and economic impact from SB 157.
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March 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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The Iowa Senate has passed a controversial bill allowing defendants to recover damages from malicious lawsuits, sparking intense debate over its potential impact on litigation.

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Senate passes measure allowing recovery against malicious civil suits after heated floor debate
After extended floor debate, the Senate approved Senate File 2157, a measure that allows recovery of actual damages when a civil suit is filed with malicious probable cause; the bill passed 29–17 with opponents warning it will increase litigation and costs.
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February 26, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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The Texas Supreme Court is deliberating a pivotal case that could redefine how attorneys’ fees from out-of-state litigation are treated as contract damages in settlement agreements.

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Texas Supreme Court Hears Case Over Whether Attorneys’ Fees from Out‑of‑State Litigation Can Be Contract Damages
The Supreme Court of Texas heard argument on whether attorneys’ fees incurred in separate New Mexico litigation can be recovered as damages for breach of a Texas settlement agreement; petitioners called the fees foreseeable direct damages, respondents urged application of the American rule and Chapter 38 limits.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Alaska's Senate is taking steps to clarify the Regulatory Commission's authority over LNG agreements, potentially saving time and money on litigation.

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Committee hears SB 180 to remove a sentence that confused RCA authority over LNG import agreements
SB 180 would repeal a sentence added in 2024 that, proponents say, has been used to challenge the Regulatory Commission of Alaska’s (RCA) authority to review gas‑supply and terminal‑use agreements for LNG import facilities. RCA officials told the committee repeal would remove a litigation lever without changing the commission’s understanding of its jurisdiction.
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April 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Massachusetts insurers are sounding the alarm over a surge in no-fault litigation, calling for urgent reforms to protect both consumers and the court system from a wave of opportunistic claims.

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Insurers push for expedited PIP payment rule to curb rising no‑fault litigation
Insurers told the committee that abuse of the personal injury protection (PIP) no‑fault system by out‑of‑state firms is producing thousands of new suits and clogging district courts. They urged passage of Senate Bill 1101 to require insurers to tender due amounts within 30 days of complaint service to avoid automatic liability for attorneys’ fees,
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November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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California just took a bold step to protect client interests by passing AB 2305, which bans corporate investors from influencing litigation decisions in law firms.

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Assembly passes AB 2305 barring corporate investors from directing litigation decisions
The Assembly approved AB 2305 to prohibit private equity and similar investors from directing or influencing litigation strategy and decisions, aimed at keeping client interests with licensed attorneys rather than investor return expectations.
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April 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Delaware's Automobile Insurance Reform Task Force is diving deep into how alternative dispute resolution could significantly cut litigation costs and protect consumers from predatory loans.

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Task force reviews litigation drivers, ADR success and concerns about litigation financing
Members reviewed litigation-cost drivers and Delaware’s ADR practices, discussed Florida comparisons, and raised consumer-protection concerns about predatory pre-litigation loans and third-party litigation financing; no actions were taken.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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A proposed bill could reignite a decade-long legal battle over solar projects in Bennington—putting local resources at risk and complicating the future of renewable energy.

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Witness warns single‑plant change could reopen years of Bennington solar litigation
Annette Smith, executive director of Reminders for a Clean Environment, told the Senate Finance committee that H.0710’s change to the 'single plant' definition could reopen lengthy litigation tied to two adjacent Apple Hill solar projects in Bennington and urged delaying the change until pending cases are resolved.
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April 10, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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The Senate has voted to remove a 20-year-old exemption on sovereign debt, igniting fierce debate over the potential impact on New York's financial markets and job security.

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Senate restores champerty protections for sovereign‑debt litigation, prompting warnings about business flight
A Judiciary Law amendment to remove a two‑decade carveout and restore champerty protections for sovereign‑debt purchases passed the Senate amid an extended debate about financial‑market impacts and risks to jobs and pensions in New York.
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June 5, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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Renee Guillen raises alarms over Arizona Senate Bill 1036, warning it could unleash a wave of frivolous lawsuits that would burden municipalities and divert crucial resources.

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Renee Guillen opposes Arizona Senate Bill 1036 citing potential for frivolous lawsuits
Renee Guillen argues Arizona Senate Bill 1036 could increase financial burdens from lawsuits.
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February 10, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Utah's H.B. 154 could revolutionize punitive damages by directing awarded funds to the state treasury, impacting both justice seekers and state revenue.

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Texas bill mandates judgment payments to state treasurer by 2025
H.B. 154 directs post-judgment payments to the state treasury beginning May 7, 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM