Miscellaneous

• HBO Airs “Hot Coffee” Documentary

  Brett Rivkind | June 29, 2011 5:54 PM | 3 CommentsFort Lauderdale, FL

  I have previously blogged about the documentary “Hot Coffee” which was going to air on HBO. I am hopeful that everyone was able to view this fantastic documentary. If not, make sure to...

• Generic Drug Immunity High Risk for Patient Safety

  Mark Bello | June 29, 2011 8:41 AM | 3 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI

  The US Supreme Court was asked to decide whether or not a generic drug maker, which has complied with federal requirements to provide labeling similar to a brand-name drugs, should be liable for...

• John Stossel’s Tort Reform Propoganda

  Beth Janicek | June 17, 2011 6:38 PM | 3 CommentsSan Antonio, TX

  Last night I watched John Stossel’s show on the Fox Business Channel. The show focused on tort reform and Mr. Stossel’s claim that attorneys are destroying America. The entire program...

• Rick Santorum - Just another Hypocrite

  Jon Lewis | June 12, 2011 12:16 PM | 3 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  It is just amazing. When will people wake up? At the YMCA in Mountain Brook this morning, I was working out on one of my favorite elliptical machines, and Meet the Press came on the TV. David...

• "Loser Pays” In Texas: USAA Denies Medical Payouts

  Mark Bello | May 24, 2011 12:24 PM | 3 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI

  An article came across my desk that the United Services Automotive Association of San Antonio, Texas (USAA) is once again defending itself against charges that they utilize a cost containment...

• “Loser Pays” In Texas: All Citizens Will Lose Precious Constitutional Rights

  Mark Bello | May 17, 2011 11:51 AM | 3 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI

  The House passed Governor Rick Perry’s “loser pays” tort reform bill (H.B.274). On the surface, it sounds like a good idea. In reality, it is incredibly unreasonable and unfair....

• Living Safely

  Jon Lewis | April 13, 2011 10:55 AM | 3 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  What does living safely mean? Well, it means different things to different people. To some, it would translate into taking no risks in life, i.e.: don’t skydive, don’t ride roller...

• Me Me Me Society

  Jon Lewis | March 22, 2011 11:46 PM | 3 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  Lately, I've been thinking about the tragic events in Japan. Many of the Japanese people have lost their loved ones. Many are without power, food and water. There are great concerns over the nuclear...

• Time Has Come To Respond to Disturbing Trend of Legislation

  David Mittleman | March 15, 2011 2:47 PM | 3 CommentsLansing, MI

  Over the past month or so, the nation's gaze was fixed on Wisconsin and the showdown there between pro-labor, pro-consumer protesters and conservative policymakers. In the meantime, while no one was...

• Latest "Tort Reform" Bill Infringes on Judicial Independence & Religious Liberty

  Andrew Cochran | March 10, 2011 12:11 PM | 3 CommentsVoices

  On Friday, March 11, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on H.R. 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, or LARA, the next piece of the tort reform agenda envisioned by the U.S. Chamber...