September 2, 2010
Upsurge Likely in Expired Patent Lawsuits
A pair of federal court decisions may lead to an upsurge in expired patent lawsuits, as detailed in Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal (sub. req’d). On Tuesday,…
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The Civil Justice Association of California works to reduce the excessive and unwarranted litigation that increases business and government expenses, discourages innovation, and drives up the cost of goods and services for all Californians.
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more quotes »"The rock itself is benign -- unless you happen to be caught in an avalanche or get hit in the head by somebody throwing it."
California State Geologist John Parrish, talking about efforts to remove serpentine as the state rock over fears it contains asbestos. San Francisco Examiner, July 7, 2010
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September 2, 2010
Stossel Examines ADA Litigation Abuse
On his Fox Business Channel show tonight, John Stossel will be taking a hard look at how the Americans With Disabilities Act has led to litigation…
September 1, 2010
Serpentine Is Still the State Rock
The Legislature adjourned early this morning without having taken final action on SB 624, the bill that tried to link the state rock, serpentine, with mesothelioma…
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PROPOSITION 64
On November 2, 2004, Californians voted 59.1% to 40.9% to stop extortion lawsuits being brought by private lawyers under the state's unique Unfair Competition Law. The victory came after a carefully crafted, $14.5 million campaign funded by an unusually broad spectrum of the business community whose members had been victims of shakedown lawsuits for years leading up to the election.
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John H. Sullivan
Sullivan, President of the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC), has headed the Association since 1995. He oversees a lobbying, research, and appellate program that is supported by a broad group of businesses, individuals, and local government groups.
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