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

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

Congress introduces bill to end forced arbitration in nursing homes

Also: Biden nominates a former plaintiff’s attorney and the first openly LGBT woman to serve on any federal circuit court

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2021 October

Camp Lejeune Justice Act brings justice to veterans

Also, Georgia Trial Lawyers amicus brief helps Georgia Court to reject the “Apex Doctrine” shielding corporate officers

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2022 August

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

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

Camp LeJeune Justice Act makes progress in Senate and House

Also: Supreme Court allows state Medicaid programs to raid settlement proceeds earmarked for future medical care

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2022 July

Big progress on ending forced arbitration

Senate Bill S.2342 wins bipartisan support, Biden expected to sign

Linda A. Lipsen

From Issue: 2022 March