The revenue package for the state budget has not yet been finalized, with no resolution in sight. The state Senate has passed a revenue package that includes tax increases, including a first-ever severance tax on natural gas drilling. The House however, has expressed its displeasure regarding the revenue enhancements. Leaders, members and staff are taking…
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PA Should Not Use Opioid Crisis as Lawsuit Cash Cow
Harkening back to the 1990s when states sued the big tobacco companies to offset medical expenses incurred treating tobacco related illnesses, two legislative resolutions are currently in play urging the governor and Attorney General to sue pharmaceutical companies over opioid addiction. HR 363 and a yet to be introduced companion resolution in the Senate have…
It’s a New Day–Podcast
Courts need to be fair for everyone. WFLY’s Kim Kennedy recently dedicated an entire hour of It’s a New Day to discuss changes being considered in Pennsylvania to prevent frivolous lawsuits. Hear the entire discussion on this podcast on how we can make the PA courts make sense and be sure to let us know what…
Rep. Kampf says HB1037 would ‘reduce frivolous litigation’ against nursing facilities
Via PennRecord by Olivia Olsen | Jul. 31, 2017 HARRISBURG – Fearing the outcome of continued excessive litigation against Pennsylvania nursing home facilities, House Representative Warren Kampf (R) has sponsored HB1037 with hopes of protecting those who care for the state’s elderly population. The bill, introduced for the 2017 session, was referred to the House…
Lawmaker thinks his bill protecting landowners from lawsuits will be passed
Via PennRecord by Glenn Minnis |Jul. 20, 2017 HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul, R- Adams, thinks he can finally see the finish line in his fight to protect landowners from liability for the recreational use of their lands. After seven years of pushing the bill, Moul expects House Bill 544 to pass through the House any…
House panel OKs bill to raise the stakes on consumer protection; Civil justice group says it most benefits lawyers
Via PennRecord by S. Laney Griffo | Jul. 20, 2017 HARRISBURG – Rep. Anthony DeLuca’s bill to raise minimum damages awarded for violations of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection law passed a House committee in late June with almost no opposition.bill to raise minimum damages awarded for violations of the Unfair Trade Practices…