Last week, Democrats in the state House of Representatives voted to block consideration of a critical amendment that would have restored the state’s medical malpractice venue rule. Speaker Joanna McClinton ruled the amendment out of order, meaning the amendment could not be voted. Every House Democrat voted to uphold her ruling when it was appealed.…
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Limited Spots Remaining for PCCJR’s CLE Class on the Fallout of Nuclear Verdicts
There is still time to register for the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform’s upcoming CLE webinar focusing on the impact of nuclear verdicts in Pennsylvania. This online event is scheduled to take place on May 28 and is worth a 1.5 CLE credit. As part of the program, the panelists will discuss such issues…
PCCJR Advocates for Change!
PCCJR has been spreading the word across Pennsylvania about the dangers of nuclear verdicts and lawsuit abuse. Last week, PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder and Matt Fullenbaum of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) participated in a panel discussion on Pennsylvania’s legal climate and the need for civil justice reform at the 2025 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference. The…
PCCJR “Lifetime Support Award” Presented to Members of the General Assembly
Earlier this week PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder presented members of the General Assembly with the organization’s “Lifetime Support Award.” This award is given to legislators who have a lifetime voting record of 90 percent or greater on civil justice reform issues. Those who receive the award have demonstrated a commitment to reforming Pennsylvania’s civil justice system…
PCCJR Highlights Litigation Abuses That Lead to Nuclear Verdicts!
The rise in nuclear verdicts threatens every business and individual in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is the epicenter of the nuclear verdict trend making it the preferred forum of plaintiffs’ attorneys. Loose venue rules allow defendants all across Pennsylvania to be dragged to Philadelphia’s notoriously hostile court system. While plaintiffs’ lawyers would like us to believe that their…
General Assembly Wraps Up Appropriations Hearings, Legislators Scheduled to Return for Voting Session
The state House and Senate have finished their respective Appropriations Committee hearings with agency officials following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address touting his proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The appropriations hearings marked the second phase of the annual budget process with negotiations continuing throughout the spring as legislators and the administration work towards a…