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Georgia’s Latest Efforts at Tort Reform: SB 68 & SB 69 Reshape the Liability Landscape for Insurers and Policyholders Alike

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In a legislative whirlwind that has left Georgia’s legal landscape noticeably altered, Governor Brian Kemp recently signed into law two landmark tort reform bills—Senate Bill 68 (“SB 68”) and Senate Bill 69 (“SB 69”)—ushering...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Georgia Senate Introduces Tort Reform Legislation

On January 30, 2025, Governor Kemp introduced his "Tort Reform" plan that would redefine Georgia rules regarding civil trials and litigation financing with the ultimate aim to lower insurance costs. The Senate responded by...more

Kennedys

An in-depth look at changes impacting insurers arising from Florida's new tort reform act

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On March 24, 2023, Florida passed a sweeping tort reform bill into law, making major changes to civil litigation in the state. In anticipation of the Governor signing the bill into law, the number of new cases initiated...more

Adams & Reese

Florida Tort Reform HB 837 - What Insurers Need to Know

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On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law, a wide sweeping tort reform bill that served to overhaul Florida’s litigation landscape. This legislation has a slew of effects on the judicial system...more

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Florida’s Most Comprehensive Tort Reform in Decades and What it Means for Insurers and Bad Faith Law

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This morning Governor Ron DeSantis signed the reforms compiled in Senate Bill 236 and House Bill 837 (“HB 837”). Some of the key aims of HB 837 with respect to insurance include decreasing frivolous lawsuits, altering...more

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