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Florida governor signs 'watershed' tort-reform bill into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a comprehensive bill aimed at rooting out excessive, abusive litigation in what the measure’s supporters said was “a watershed moment” in the history of tort reform.
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Judge won't block California's ban on flavored tobacco
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A California federal judge has tossed tobacco companies' challenge to a state law that prohibits the sale of flavored products.
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Appeal filed after judge blocks New York's hateful speech law
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Letitia James wants to appeal a federal judge's ruling that blocked the state's new Hateful Conduct Law, which targets online speech.
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Bill would take away rights for homeowners, critics say
CHARLESTON – Critics of a bill introduced in the House of Delegates would take away some major consumer protection rights for homeowners.
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New Florida bill would limit lawsuits against senior-living providers
New constraints would be placed on litigation filed against senior living facilities, including a ban on expert witnesses testifying on a contingency fee basis, under provisions of a bill introduced this week in the Florida Legislature.
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Judge stops Maine law preventing political work from outsiders
BANGOR, Maine (Legal Newsline) - A Maine federal judge has entered judgment for a political group that challenged the state's petition circulation law.
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Judge blocks New York's 'hateful conduct' law, citing impact on free speech
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge blocked enforcement of a New York law requiring social media platforms to create a mechanism for receiving complaints about “hateful conduct” online, saying it could have a “profound chilling effect” on speech that wasn’t justified by a compelling government interest.
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Hawley's PELOSI Act would ban lawmakers from alleged insider trading
The Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act would exempt holdings in diversified mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or U.S. Treasury bonds from the law's prohibition
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Court rejects plaintiff lawyers' attempt to eliminate California's cap on fees
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A law firm has no basis for suing to eliminate California’s cap on contingency fees and non-economic damages in malpractice lawsuits, an appeals court ruled, citing previous decisions by the state Supreme Court as well as the law firm’s speculative theories about how the caps deny plaintiffs the right to sue.
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Judge strikes down California firearms fee-shifting law
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Citing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s harsh criticism of a similar law in Texas aimed at pro-choice advocates, a federal judge struck down a California law designed to make it too costly for gun-rights activists to challenge firearms regulations.
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New York's AG says challenge to hate speech law gets it wrong
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York's attorney general is defending a new hate speech law called confusing and unconstitutional by a legal blog and other online platforms.
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Judge won't put brakes on California ban on flavored tobacco
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has refused to temporarily halt California's ban on flavored tobacco while a legal challenge sorts itself out.'
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Some nurses not covered by New Jersey medical-malpractice reform
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A tort-reform law requiring plaintiffs to submit an affidavit supporting their case before suing medical professionals covers registered nurses but not licensed practical nurses, a New Jersey appeals court ruled, suggesting state lawmakers should amend the statute if they disagree.
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While SCOTUS decides future of California pork law, Massachusetts case on hold
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Litigation that challenges Massachusetts’ laws that target how hogs are treated will be on hold while the U.S. Supreme Court decides a similar case.
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Ballot initiative that would have left the fate of Lyft, Uber drivers to Massachusetts voters is withdrawn
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A ballot measure that was certified by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey (D) was declared unconstitutional by the Massachusetts Supreme Court.
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Life insurers face billions in liability for their actions before California changed the rules
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Life insurance companies doing business in California face billions of dollars in potential liability as plaintiff lawyers seize upon a state Supreme Court ruling that applies a 2012 law to tens of thousands of policies sold years before.
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California about to strike another blow to business with pro-trial lawyer bill making defendant info public post litigation
SACRAMENTO - The California Legislature is on the verge of a change in civil litigation procedure that will give companies yet another reason to flee the state for more hospitable business climes.
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$180 million settlement over FirstEnergy bribery scandal nears final approval
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers are asking for final approval of a $180 settlement over a $60 million bribery scandal at FirstEnergy.
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No good news for groups challenging Oregon law on chemicals in toys
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – An Oregon federal judge has dismissed litigation that challenged provisions of the state’s Toxic-Free Kids Act.
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Second Circuit asked to weigh in on New York's gun law
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The gun industry will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that struck down its challenge of a New York law that will expose them to civil liability for shootings.