Two recent reports by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) highlight the financial lengths plaintiffs’ attorneys are willing to go to secure high levels of influence in Pennsylvania’s political arena as well as in the public perception. The first study found that since 2017, the state trial bar’s PAC (LawPAC) and the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers’ Association’s PAC (the Committee…
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Climate Litigation Update
Last week we highlighted an emerging abuse of our civil justice system via a nationally coordinated climate litigation campaign aimed at the energy sector. As noted in the article, Bucks County recently jumped on the climate litigation band wagon – filing a suit against several energy companies seeking damages for the effects of climate change. While…
ILR Releases Study on Philadelphia Asbestos Cases
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform recently unveiled a study examining the issues of over naming defendants and the need for bankruptcy trust transparency in the litigation of asbestos cases. The report analyzes cases filed in Philadelphia and found that plaintiffs in asbestos cases have never been exposed to asbestos from many of…
Register Now for PCCJR’s Upcoming Appellate Review CLE Class
Don’t miss out on an upcoming opportunity to earn 1.5 substantive CLE credits at an upcoming PCCJR event. The virtual program will focus on recent appellate cases. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. – Noon. The cost to participate is $35. More information – including how to register – can be found online.
Access to Critical Health Care Services Threatened by Venue Rule Change
Vital for Supreme Court to establish fair, transparent review process The 2022 Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversal of the state’s medical liability venue rule is leading to a health care crisis in the Commonwealth. As PCCJR has previously noted, the rule change allows for venue shopping in the state – with a notable increase in the number of…
PCCJR to Host CLE Reviewing Appellate Cases
The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform will host a 1.5 substantive credit CLE course on April 25. The program will feature a panel discussion reviewing the most recent appellate decisions shaping civil law in Pennsylvania. Important appellate decisions will be analyzed so that litigators and in-house counsel will be equipped with up-to-date developments impacting…