TAKE ACTION NOW TO STOP LEGISLATIVE GIVEAWAYS TO PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS!!! The plaintiffs’ bar is in overdrive attempting to line their pockets by shoving harmful legislation through the General Assembly as part of the budget process. PCCJR urges you to take action NOW by sending a letter to your House member. House Bill 1913 – Inflating Damages via “Anchoring”…
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Legislative Alert!
Contact Your Senator! The Time to Stop False Claims is Now!! A state False Claims Act is anti-business, anti-health care, and ultimately harmful to Pennsylvania residents. The structure of a state False Claims Act (FCA) encourages a frivolous “sue and settle” system. Small businesses, rural hospitals, small physician practices, and clinics are often forced to settle,…
Federal Judge Allows RICO Case Against Prominent Plaintiffs’ Firm to Move Forward
U.S. District Judge Mark Kearney recently denied a motion to dismiss a RICO case brought forth jointly by transportation company Uber and FedEx against Philadelphia-based Philadelphia personal injury law firm Simon & Simon. In the suit, Uber and FedEx allege that Simon & Simon violated the federal anti-racketeering law (commonly referred to as RICO) by…
PA Supreme Court Justice Wecht Leaves Democratic Party
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht announced earlier this week that he’s ending his long-time affiliation with the Democratic Party. The Pittsburgh based justice will now be registered as an Independent. Justice Wecht’s reasons for leaving the Democratic Party can be found here.
PCCJR to Host CLE Class Focusing on Fraud in Litigation and Expansion of Liability
Stay ahead of the curve on the legal issues shaping today’s litigation landscape. The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) invites you to an engaging and timely 2.0 substantive credit CLE program on April 30—designed for attorneys who want practical insight into two of the most pressing challenges facing businesses, health care providers, and defense attorneys: fraud…