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Florida Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Behind Thousands of Insurer Lawsuits

The Florida Supreme Court has granted an emergency request by the Florida bar to immediately suspend an attorney who, with his firm, has filed thousands of assignment of benefit and first party lawsuits against Florida property insurers over the last …

Top 10 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2014: ILR

A plaintiff in a pending disability lawsuit being caught on video knocking over a large, historic boulder tops the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) survey of the Top Ten Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2014. ILR also released a …

Top 10 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2012: ILR

A lawsuit by a driver who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and then sued a victim that he killed tops the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) survey of the Top Ten Most …

Almost 90% of Voters Believe ‘Meritless’ Lawsuits are a Serious Problem

Close to 90 percent of voters who cast ballots in Tuesday’s election believe there are too many “meritless” lawsuits, while eight out of ten want the next Congress to continue reforming the legal system, according to a report released by …

Alabama Lawmakers Pass Bills to Limit Lawsuit Abuse

The Alabama Legislature has taken another step toward erasing the state’s one-time reputation for juries returning big cash lawsuit verdicts. The Alabama House gave final approval Thursday to three bills aimed at curtailing what some consider lawsuit abuse. The state …