Florida tort reform cited as model for lowering insurance-driven Uber fares
Florida’s 2023 tort reform law, HB 837, is reportedly contributing to lower insurance costs and reduced Uber fares, potentially serving as a model for other states.
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Uber links Florida tort reform to lower rideshare fares
Uber has announced that Florida’s 2023 tort reform law, HB 837, has led to a reduction in the insurance share of rideshare fares, helping to keep prices lower in the…
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse ranks Los Angeles worst U.S. legal climate
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse has identified Los Angeles as leading its Judicial Hellholes List for 2025-2026 due to significant legal verdicts impacting local communities.
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse: South Carolina ranks third on Judicial Hellholes list
South Carolina has been ranked third on the Judicial Hellholes list by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse due to increasing asbestos litigation heading to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse flags Fourth Circuit, Colorado, and Ohio rulings in report
The Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse group has highlighted several court decisions contributing to rising tort costs in its latest Judicial Hellholes report.
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse reports surge in baby formula lawsuits in Illinois counties
A recent report highlights a rise in baby formula lawsuits overwhelming courts in Illinois counties known for plaintiff-friendly practices.
California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse: Litigation funding increases consumer costs
A report from California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse highlights how third-party litigation funding increases annual household expenses by over $600 in the United States.
California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse says litigation funding raises family costs
California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse highlights concerns over third-party litigation funding’s impact on economic stability due to increased legal expenses and tort costs in California.
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform congratulates Indiana businesses on alliance launch
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform announces a new nonprofit initiative by Indiana businesses aimed at tackling unnecessary litigation and settlements.
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform warns of foreign litigation funding risks in U.S
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform has highlighted issues related to foreign third-party litigation funding, referencing legislation by Representative Ben Cline aimed at reducing business costs associated with such…
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform calls for EU action on third-party litigation funding
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform has called for EU-level measures regarding third-party litigation funding (TPLF).
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform commends Georgia AG on mass arbitration practices
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has taken steps against abusive mass arbitration practices by issuing alerts about social media solicitations related to these claims.
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform: Mass arbitration harming businesses, new paper finds
A recent report by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform and Skadden law firm discusses abusive mass arbitration practices affecting businesses nationwide.
Disaster recovery consultant: Wildfire survivors say California insurance commissioner ‘failed them’
Wildfire survivors in California face challenges securing affordable home insurance due to increased risk assessments by carriers.
Insurance comm. candidate Wolff: ‘California needs an Insurance Commissioner with real expertise’
Patrick Wolff, a candidate for California insurance commissioner, has said that the state requires an insurance commissioner with substantial industry expertise as officials consider reforms aimed at enhancing insurance affordability…
Intelligent Insurer: Billboard lawyer ads, social inflation tied to $100B rise in U.S. auto claims
Intelligent Insurer has reported that analyses from the Insurance Information Institute and the Casualty Actuarial Society indicate attorney advertising and social inflation have increased U.S. personal and commercial auto liability…
Gov. DeSantis: Florida’s tort reforms delivering ‘lower rates and rebates for policyholders’
Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, said that the state’s insurance and tort reforms have reduced frivolous litigation, attracted new companies, and resulted in lower rates and rebates for policyholders.
Insurance Information Institute: Legal system abuse driving up insurance costs
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has identified legal system abuse as a significant factor driving up claims costs and affecting policyholder affordability.
U.S. Chamber Institute warns Pennsylvania disaster costs could rise under EWRA
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) has issued a warning regarding Pennsylvania’s proposed Extreme Weather Recovery Act, suggesting it could significantly increase natural disaster costs by allowing uncapped…
U.S. Chamber legal arm backs bill to block foreign interference in courts
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform announced that the House Judiciary Committee’s approval of the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 advances legislation designed to protect…
Andrew Gruel: California bill SB 274 ‘forces police to erase license plate reader data’
Andrew Gruel, a former Food Network judge, expressed concerns on X regarding California bill SB 274, which aims to limit the duration police can retain license plate reader data.
Inside Texas Politics: Tony Buzbee files case against Austin lobbying leader
Inside Texas Politics has announced on X that Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said his firm has been retained to pursue a case against the head of a prominent Austin lobbying…
Political Commentator on mass-tort litigation: ‘The personal injury industry has been booming’
Carrie, a political commentator on the social media platform X, said that the modern mass-tort model encourages government-aligned legal campaigns that shape public opinion and pressure corporations into costly settlements.
Gov. DeSantis on Florida insurance market: ‘Home insurers are cutting rates and writing more policies’
Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, said that the 2022 legal reforms have contributed to stabilizing the state’s home insurance market by reducing litigation and supporting rate cuts.
Johnson Strategies president on Florida’s 2023 reforms: ‘We have lower rates, improved competition’
Scott Johnson, President of Johnson Strategies LLC, said that Florida’s 2023 insurance reforms have successfully reduced costs, strengthened market competition, and could serve as a model for other states.