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On April 22, 2025, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the Georgia Tort Reform Act, which significantly alters the playing field in personal injury cases. As discussed below, Georgia joins a small but growing list of states...more
As both lobbyists and legal nerds, our ears perk up when the Georgia General Assembly takes up legislation that directly implicates the workings of the State’s criminal and civil justice systems. So, we’re listening closely...more
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
After weeks of talking about the concepts of a plan, Governor Brian Kemp finally pulled back the curtain on his comprehensive tort reform package on Thursday. Backed by more than a hundred citizens representing a broad...more
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more
On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law. Also known as the “Civil Remedies” or “Tort Reform” law, HB 837 has changed civil litigation in Florida, including providing a uniform standard...more
Almost 20 years ago, in 2005, the Ohio General Assembly passed tort reform legislation. Unlike previous attempts at tort reform in Ohio, this one survived constitutional challenge. Among other things, the legislation capped...more