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Governor Brian Kemp Signs Tort Reform Legislation, Excludes Human Trafficking From Its Provisions

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the “current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to...more

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Tort Reform in Georgia Headed to the Governor’s Desk

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The Georgia Assembly passed sweeping tort reform on Friday, March 21, 2025. Governor Brian Kemp had announced his tort reform package on January 30, 2025. The Georgia Senate subsequently passed two bills, Senate Bill 68 on...more

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Georgia’s Tort Reform Bill Could Dampen “Nuclear” Verdicts, but There’s Still a Long Way to Go

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Our Industrials & Manufacturing and Products Liability Groups discuss a bill introduced in Georgia that aims to rein in “nuclear” verdicts that juries award in tort cases in Georgia’s courts....more

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Expansion of Hospital Tort Liability in Washington

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The Washington State Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of potential hospital tort liability for the allegedly negligent actions of nonemployee, independently contracted emergency room service physicians, and...more

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Punitive Damages Now Allowed in Illinois Wrongful Death Cases

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Key Takeaways - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law HB 219 to allow punitive damages to be recoverable in wrongful death and survival actions. Punitive damages are now recoverable in wrongful death claims on...more

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