London-based lawsuit filed in Philly ** The question around non-scientist juries ** In the News Does a Lawsuit Over a Fire In London Belong In Philadelphia? The latest egregious example of forum shopping/litigation tourism is a case filed in Philadelphia over a fire that happened in London. Why would this case be filed in Philadelphia,…
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PCCJR Update — July 30, 2019
Today’s Update marks our first guest column. From time to time, we will share this space with friends of PCCJR. Attorneys are welcome to submit pieces on legal developments relevant to current civil justice issues. Topic submissions are subject to editorial approval. If you have an idea and would like to submit an article, contact PCCJR Executive…
PCCJR Update — July 17, 2019
Venue Shopping ** Climate Change Litigation ** In the News Hearing Reveals Substantial Premium Increases with Return of Venue Shopping The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC), chaired by Senator Robert Mensch, held hearings on June 25 and June 26 in Harrisburg to explore the impact of the proposed medical malpractice venue rule change. Over the…
PCCJR Update — June 24, 2019
Venue Shopping Hearing ** Ruling on Evidence of Risks and Complications Watching Closely: LBFC venue shopping hearing June 25-26 The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) will hold two hearings on the impact of the proposed medical malpractice venue rule change on June 25 and June 26 in Harrisburg. The hearings start at 9 am each day in…
PCCJR Update — June 7, 2019
Venue Hearing Set ** Do Judges have a “Gatekeeper” Role? ** Regulation Through Litigation ** In the News Venue Hearing Slated for Late June The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) has informed PCCJR that a hearing on the impact of the proposed medical malpractice venue rule change will be held June 25 and possibly also June 26 in…
PCCJR Update — May 17, 2019
New Appointments * Venue Shopping Mobilization * Who Started Med-Mal Debate? * In the News New Appointments to the Civil Procedural Rules Committee The Supreme Court has made two new appointments to the Civil Procedural Rules Committee. Clifford Rieders, Esq. is a plaintiffs attorney from Lycoming County whose areas of practice include medical malpractice, personal injury, and…