A. C. Benavides News
Georgia Public Policy Foundation journalist: Lack of tort reform puts the real estate industry 'under assault'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 17, 2025
Chris Butler, an investigative journalist for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, said that real estate officials believe Georgia's lack of tort reform is adversely affecting their industry, with customers bearing the consequences.
Rep. Collins: Tort Reform is ‘great news for Georgia’s small businesses and taxpayers'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 13, 2025
U.S. Representative Mike Collins, congressman for Georgia’s 10th District, said that the passing of Governor Brian Kemp’s Tort Reform Bill in the State Senate is "great news for Georgia’s small businesses and taxpayers."
New legislation in Georgia targets excessive litigation and economic strain
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 13, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform has announced that Georgia's litigation climate has reached a critical juncture, necessitating tort reform to rebalance the state's legal system.
Metro Atlanta Chamber CEO: Proposed tort reform package ‘aims to bring balance to legal proceedings’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 11, 2025
Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), said that tort reform is a top priority as it addresses key challenges for businesses and healthcare providers and brings balance to legal proceedings.
Southern Electric Company CEO: 'Tort reform is desperately needed by almost every industry in our state'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 11, 2025
Mahsa Poorak, CEO of Southern Electric Company, LLC, said that businesses across Georgia are in strong support of Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform efforts.
GA Chamber of Commerce CEO: SB 69 will safeguard ‘our families, businesses, and overall economic competitiveness’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 11, 2025
The Georgia State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 69 (SB 69), a key component of Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform package.
Gov. Brian Kemp: ‘Lawsuit abuse impacts all Georgians. Let’s get tort reform done!’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 6, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has expressed concerns over the state's legal environment, which he claims is leading to grocery store closures and increased insurance costs, affecting all residents.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns: We’re looking forward to passing 'meaningful tort reform'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 6, 2025
Jon Burns, Speaker of the Georgia State House, expressed his intention to collaborate with House members, stakeholders, and Governor Brian Kemp to "pass meaningful tort reform."
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Harper, Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner, said that tort reform represents a victory for the state's farmers, who have experienced increasing insurance premiums.
Partner at Alston & Bird, LLP: Georgia tort reform measures are ‘crucial first step’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
Jenny Hergenrother, a partner at Alston & Bird, LLP, has emphasized the importance of tort reform measures as a critical step in addressing concerns over excessive damages awards in Georgia.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner: ‘Georgia’s legal climate is a hidden tax'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
John King, Georgia's state insurance commissioner, has highlighted the state's legal climate as a "hidden tax" on consumers, urging the House to pass Senate Bill 68.
Georgia Senate unanimously approves third-party litigation funding regulations
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 28, 2025
The Georgia State Senate has unanimously approved new regulations on third-party litigation funding, as part of Governor Brian Kemp's broader tort reform package.
Sen. Dolezal on Florida's tort reform: 'We hope that is what will happen here in the state of Georgia'
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 24, 2025
Greg Dolezal, the District 27 Senator for Georgia, said that Florida's tort reform has resulted in lower insurance rates and attracted new insurers.
Uber advocates for insurance reforms in states like Georgia to reduce rideshare costs
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 19, 2025
Uber has announced its advocacy for insurance policy reforms in states such as Georgia to address high rideshare insurance costs and reduce fares for consumers.
Governor Kemp's tort reform package clears first major hurdle
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 14, 2025
Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) announced that Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform package has cleared its first major hurdle, passing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Commissioner King: Tort costs are 'threatening our long-term future'
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 4, 2025
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King has described the state's legal climate as a hidden tax on families and small businesses, endorsing Governor Brian Kemp's new tort reform package.