Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch
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Tort reform challengers target I-LAW press conference
Akin (left) and Daugherty -
I-LAW holds rally day in Springfield; Calls for lawsuit reform
Gov. Bruce Rauner poses with I-LAW's Travis Akin and supporters at a rally Wednesday in Springfield. -
Illinois needs lawsuit reforms
AkinThe state of the State of Illinois is bleak. The combination of high taxes, over regulation and lawsuit abuse have created an exodus of jobs and opportunities from the Land of Lincoln to other states with a more friendly business climate. Governor Bruce Rauner wants to change course and make Illinois a destination for jobs and opportunities. The Governor rightly made lawsuit a priority in his State -
'Hellhole' report stokes prejudice and fear
To the Editor:The intentionally distorted and deceptively titled ‘Judicial Hellhole Report’ has been re-packaged and rolled out once again by the American Tort Reform Association as part of ATRA’s ongoing campaign to stoke prejudice and fear, and warp public understanding of our legal system.ATRA is a major, well-funded front group working to undermine the civil justice system in order to help corporate -
Madison County named 5th worst 'Judicial Hellhole' for '14
Recent developments in New York City’s asbestos docket have caused it to be declared the No. 1 Judicial Hellhole by a national legal reform group. -
Rauner can help Illinois stop creating lawsuits and start creating jobs
AkinThe election of Bruce Rauner as governor of Illinois will bring many changes to our state. Governor-elect Rauner has promised to “shake up Springfield,” and one area that definitely needs “shaking up” is the state’s notoriously unfair lawsuit climate, which attracts personal injury lawyers and lawsuits from all over the country, which consequently keeps jobs from being created here. Illinois has -
I-LAW promoting 'good judges matter' during 'lawsuit abuse awareness week'
AkinThe Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) organization will be at courthouses in Edwardsville and Belleville today to promote "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week."Travis Akin, director of I-LAW, said the group will be encouraging voters to become informed about candidates running for judge in next month's election. The theme of this year's event is "Good Judges Matter," he said.“Too many judges have allowed