Momentum building in Congress to eliminate forced arbitration

Also: AAJ staff seeks feedback on emergency rules for court operations, including changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2021 March

Medicare and Medicaid withdraw their request for increased secondary payer (MSP) reimbursements

House passes bill to shine light on sexual assault and harassment

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2022 December

Kudos to Consumer Attorneys of California on MICRA reform

Also: Automated-vehicles legislation continues to advance in many states

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2022 June

Holding bad actors accountable for killing and injuring Americans

We’re fighting federal preemption, seeking reform in truck accident litigation, and vigorously supporting the right to a jury trial

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2023 December

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR) make progress in Congress

Also: FRE72 Expert-witness rulemaking by federal judges

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2022 May

Federal legislation offered to prohibit arbitration in cases of race discrimination

Also: Massachusetts statutory interest rates declared constitutional in $37M judgment against Philip Morris

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2023 June

Minimum federal trucking insurance to increase to $5 million

Also: The forced arbitration battle, judicial diversity, amicus curiae briefs

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2024 February

Looking forward with optimism; pursuing an affirmative agenda

Legislative efforts include ending forced arbitration, laws for automated driving, eliminating qualified immunity, and raising trucking insurance minimums

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2021 May

Industries line up in Washington seeking immunity through preemption of state laws

From makers of infant formula to the NCAA, they all want federal protection when they cause harm

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2025 November

Having your day in court

From lobbying Congress to opposing state bills that would limit plaintiffs’ litigation financing

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2024 March

Forced arbitration

New AAJ report examines lack of diversity among arbitrators

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2021 July

Congressional hearing on litigation funding a sham

Also: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy misused to evade responsibility in mass torts

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2023 November