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President signs class action bill into law: activity in Madison and St. Clair counties hasten process
President Bush in Collinsville Jan. 5 In a landmark bill signing ceremony President George W. Bush signed the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 into law Friday. -
Class action reform will become law Friday
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 in a 279-149 vote today. The bill, which will be signed into law by President Bush at the White House on Friday, mainly shifts most class action lawsuits from state to federal courts. -
Congressional action may nip obesity suits in the bud
Senator Harry Reid Persons who are considering suing the food industry for allegedly contributing to their obesity may be running out of time. -
Rep. Norwood takes Madison County to task on House Floor
U.S. Congressman Charles Norwood (R-Georgia) called for a Justice Department investigation on September 10. He spent three days last week making the case why on the floor of the U.S. House.