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South Carolina’s New Tort Reform and Liquor Liability Law

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On May 28, 2025, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster officially signed H.3430, also known as Act 42, which amends part of South Carolina’s Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act, S.C. Code Ann. §15-38-15, as well as laws...more

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Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: What Businesses, Insurers, and Litigators Need to Know

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In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list, drawing national attention to the state’s increasingly unpredictable and...more

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Claims Notes: May 2025

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Tort Reform Law Guts Joint & Several Liability in Favor of Proportionate Liability, Not Deepest Pocket - South Carolina enacted a bipartisan tort reform that overhauls joint and several liability to place fault on the...more

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Georgia’s Tort Reform Law (SB 68) Grants Significant New Protections to Property Owners From Runaway Premises Liability Claims

After two consecutive years ranking as the number one “judicial hellhole” in the country — followed by only a slight improvement to number four — Georgia’s General Assembly, with the leadership of Governor Kemp, passed...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Understanding Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: Key Legal Changes for Civil Lawsuits

If you’re a property or business owner in Georgia, a new tort reform bill, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on April 21, 2025, may affect you. It impacts how current and future civil tort lawsuits are handled in Georgia....more

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Georgia Enacts Major Tort Reform Legislation

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The new law affects various aspects of civil litigation, including negligent security cases, damages, evidentiary matters, civil practice, and third-party litigation funding....more

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Governor Brian Kemp Signs Tort Reform Legislation, Excludes Human Trafficking From Its Provisions

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the “current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to...more

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Georgia Senate Passes Tort Reform Bill

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On March 21, 2025, the Georgia Senate passed S.B. 68, which contains numerous provisions affecting civil lawsuits in Georgia. The provisions include limits on the amounts plaintiffs can recover for medical expenses,...more

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Georgia Tort Reform: SB 68 Hot Take(aways)

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Georgia Senate Bill 68 (a/k/a Georgia’s Tort Reform Bill) officially passed the legislature and is now awaiting Governor Kemp’s signature. He is expected to sign quickly. Below is a high-level synopsis of the bill and how it...more

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Tort Reform in Georgia Headed to the Governor’s Desk

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The Georgia Assembly passed sweeping tort reform on Friday, March 21, 2025. Governor Brian Kemp had announced his tort reform package on January 30, 2025. The Georgia Senate subsequently passed two bills, Senate Bill 68 on...more

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New York’s Grieving Families Act Vetoed for a Third Time

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On December 21, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York vetoed, for a third time, the Grieving Families Act (“Act”), a significant bipartisan legislative proposal in New York aimed at reforming the state’s wrongful death...more

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Privacy & Cybersecurity - June 2023

In our June Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we review new data privacy laws in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida and Montana; Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report; AM Best’s report on cyber insurance trends; and...more

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Florida Tort Reform and Negligent Security Liability: New Requirements for Multifamily Property Owners

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Aimed at combatting lawsuit abuse, Florida’s recently passed tort reform bill (HB 837/SB 236) makes dramatic changes to the state’s justice system, including negligent security cases against owners and operators of...more

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Sweeping Changes to Florida Tort Laws Are Now in Effect

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On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 837 into law, effecting sweeping reform of Florida’s tort laws. Some of the most notable changes are to Florida’s frameworks for negligence, insurance,...more

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Florida Enacts Transformative Tort Reform Legislation

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On Friday, March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 837, providing an overhaul to tort law in the state of Florida. The new legislation makes transformative changes, including reducing the statute of...more

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Florida Passes Tort Reform Bill

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On Friday, March 24, 2023, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, signed into law a tort reform bill, HB 837. The bill impacts, among other things, bad faith actions and attorney’s fee awards. Of particular importance to...more

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Georgia Law Shields Businesses from COVID-19 Liability

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Georgia recently became the ninth state to shield businesses from liability stemming from COVID-19.  Governor Brian Kemp signed the new law, the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act, on August 5, 2020, and the new...more

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Gov. Cooper Signs Bill Limiting business Liability For COVID-19 Claims

Right before the July 4 holiday, Gov. Roy Cooper (D) signed into law legislation that will limit North Carolina businesses’ liability for claims related to COVID-19. The legislation adds an Article 8 to Chapter 99E of the...more

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