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November 2, 2011
Reforming No-Fault Auto Laws
Neil Alldredge (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies) has an interesting article on reforming no-fault automobile laws, including specific recommendations for individual states. Here's a sample:
Early on, many states experienced cost savings, and no-fault seemed full of promise. Over time, however, some states’ laws produced unintended negative consequences. While the system intended to clear the court dockets of minor lawsuits, court dockets have become more cluttered because of weak litigation thresholds.
--CJR
November 2, 2011 in Legislation, Reforms, & Political News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 1, 2011
WSJ Profile of Ted Frank
Ted Frank of the Center for Class Action Fairness is profiled in the WSJ here and on the WSJ Blog.
(Via Stier/Mass Tort Profs)
--CJR
November 1, 2011 in MDLs and Class Actions | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 31, 2011
More Claims Filed in Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
WIBC reports that two more claims have been filed against the State of Indiana regarding the collapse of the stage at the state fair back in August.
- SBS
October 31, 2011 in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
