Travis Akin News
Stopping lawsuit abuse starts with you
AkinEvery year during the month of October, Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch sets aside a week dedicated to creating public awareness about the very serious issue of lawsuit abuse in Illinois. “Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week” is an opportunity to educate citizens about the tremendous economic and social cost we all pay as the result of personal injury lawyers who game the state’s legal system to try to hit
'Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week' emphasizes importance of judicial elections
Akin October is a busy month. More than 20 different organizations celebrate either an awareness week or an awareness month during the month of October.
Harris report shows there is still work to do in the Metro East
Akin It is the song that never ends. Yet another report has slapped Madison County as one of the most unfair and unreasonable court jurisdictions in the nation.
New poll shows strong support for lawsuit reform
Akin A newly released poll from the American Tort Reform Association and the grassroots Sick of Lawsuits campaign shows a majority of voters believe lawsuits hurt economic growth.
Health care decision a reminder of the importance of the judiciary
Akin The role of the judiciary in our society is seldom the subject of water cooler discussions but thanks to the historic ruling on the Affordable Healthcare Act, the judicial branch of government is now front and center in the minds of millions across the country.
Personal injury law firms pouring money into 5th District Appellate race
Akin There is an old saying, "Birds of a feather flock together." This is especially true in the race for the Appellate Court in the 5th District, which includes the Metro-East.