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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."
Founder of Bennett Law: Senate Bill 68 is a 'pro-business, pro-consumer reform'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 6, 2025
Brittany Bennett, founder of Bennett Law and Mediation Services LLC, said that Georgia Senate Bill 68 is a pro-business and pro-consumer reform crucial for maintaining Georgia's status as a competitive business hub.
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.
GA Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry.’
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Harper, Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia, said that tort reform represents a victory for Georgia's farmers who have experienced rising insurance premiums.
State director of NFIB: ‘Gov. Kemp’s tort reform package is one of NFIB’s top priorities this session’
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 28, 2025
Hunter Loggins, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has identified Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform package as a top priority for the organization this legislative session.
ATRA president: Tort reform is needed to maintain Georgia’s status as 'the best place in the country to run a business’
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 28, 2025
Tiger Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), announced that the organization is urging the Georgia House to pass tort reform aimed at addressing punitive and unethical verdicts in the state.
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.
Georgia State Senate passes second tort reform bill with unanimous 52-0 vote
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Feb 27, 2025
The Georgia State Senate announced that tort reform Senate Bill 69 passed unanimously with a 52-0 vote.
Gov. Kemp on passage of second tort reform bill: 'We need tort reform, and we need it now'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Feb 27, 2025
Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, announced that Senate Bill 69, the second part of the state's Tort Reform package, passed the Senate with unanimous support and is now advancing to the House.
Executive Director of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform: 'Tort reform will provide relief' for farmers
By B. B. Urness | Feb 27, 2025
James Beal, executive director of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform, said that tort reform would protect farmers from frivolous claims and other forms of lawsuit abuse.
Sen. Kennedy on Senate Bill 68: It's 'putting all Georgians first'
By B. B. Urness | Feb 26, 2025
John F. Kennedy, Senator for Georgia, said that the proposed civil justice legislation is focused on stabilizing costs and ensuring fairness for all Georgians, rather than protecting corporate profits.
Executive director of PACT on Senate Bill 68: 'Lower costs, more transparency'
By B. J. Milam | Feb 26, 2025
Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), said that the passage of Senate Bill 68 by the Georgia Senate will assist consumers and small businesses by reducing costs and enhancing transparency.
ATRA supports reforms targeting phantom damages and jury anchoring in Georgia
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 25, 2025
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has announced that Georgia's Senate Bill 68 aims to restore fairness in the state's civil justice system by reforming litigation practices such as phantom damages and jury anchoring.
State Sen. Kennedy: Tort reform reduces 'excessive litigation that is driving up costs for healthcare providers, job creators, and consumers'
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 24, 2025
State Senator John F. Kennedy, President Pro Tempore for Georgia's Senate District 18, emphasized the importance of Senate Bill 68 in addressing excessive litigation that he says is increasing costs and impacting small businesses and healthcare...
Gov. Kemp's comms director: '79% of all GOP voters support' tort reform legislation
By B. J. Milam | Feb 24, 2025
Cody Hall, communications director for Governor Brian Kemp, said that new polling indicates a clear majority of Georgia voters support tort reform.
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.
Attorney on Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill: It will 'prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily'
By A. R. Bamburg | Feb 24, 2025
Gerald Griggs, an attorney at Gerald Griggs LLC, said that Governor Brian Kemp's proposed tort reform bill, Senate Bill 68, aims to prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily by tightening case dismissal rules.
Georgians show strong support for ending lawsuit abuse in new poll
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a poll showing significant support among Georgia voters for ending lawsuit abuse and reforming the personal injury system.