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We are a strong force against the trial lawyers in Sacramento, providing a voice for balance and fairness in the California civil justice system. As a result of our powerful lobbying, we have stopped hundreds of dangerous bills from becoming law.
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CJAC submitted the letter below to Congressman Dan Lungren in support of his bill H.R. 3356 "ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act of 2011."
CJAC is opposing H.R. 1873, authored by Rep. Henry Johnson (D-GA), and S. 987, authored by Sen. Al Franken (D-MN). These proposals, known as the “Arbitration Fairness Act”, take the extraordinary step of declaring any pre-dispute arbitration agreement invalid and unenforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, or civil rights dispute.
CJAC submitted the letter below to the Governor and the Legislature expressing our deep concerns and opposition to the proposed $150 million in additional cuts to the 2011-12 courts budget.
Learn about what bills are making their way through the California Legislature and how they could affect the civil justice system.
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CJAC annually recognizes those whose commitment to balance and fairness in California’s civil justice system benefits consumers, taxpayers, and businesses of all kinds.
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