Legislative Round-Up

Apr 11th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Here’s a run-down of recent happenings on the state legislative front:

Arkansas – False claims act legislation went to Governor Beebe for approval

Indiana – Attorney general sunshine legislation reported favorably out of committee

Maryland – Rules Committee to consider report on comparative fault

Montana – Attorney general sunshine legislation reported favorably out of committee

Nevada – Lawsuit lending bill scheduled for hearing this week

North Carolina – House Select Committee on Tort Reform to meet

Oklahoma – Governor Fallin signs three affirmative reform bills

South Carolina – Senate will soon vote on comprehensive reform

Tennessee – Governor’s tort reform packages set to be heard in House Judiciary Committee this week

Texas – House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee to vote on asbestos litigation reform this week

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