Press Releases
May 7, 2008
As Bill Lerach gets ready to don his prison uniform and start serving a two-year prison sentence, some Washington lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the practices of the securities class action litigation industry.
Apr 23, 2008
Once again, California ranks as one of the 10 worst legal environments in the nation, according to Lawsuit Climate 2008: Ranking the States, an annual assessment of state liability systems released today by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.
Apr 8, 2008
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today will voice its opposition to Assembly Bill 2947, the latest in a series of attempts to limit the right of Californians to agree to resolve their future disputes through arbitration. The bill would force people to endure the additional time and expense of a lawsuit.
Apr 4, 2008
“California manufacturing companies today were granted much-deserved protection against overreaching product liability lawsuits when our state’s top court unanimously ruled that companies do not have to warn experts about products the experts are trained and hired to work with,” said John H. Sullivan, CJAC President.
Mar 31, 2008
A March 21, 2008, Wall Street Journal editorial names the growing list of plaintiff’s attorneys who have, at various times in the past year, proclaimed their innocence, agreed to plea deals and then expressed regret for their felonious actions.
Mar 31, 2008
In honor of April Fools’ Day, here are some true examples of outrageous lawsuits. Can you find the one written as an April Fools’ Day joke?
Mar 25, 2008
Legislators today passed up three chances to improve California’s class action law and to help remove meritless lawsuits from already-clogged courtrooms.
Mar 11, 2008
California’s litigation climate is one of the riskiest in the United States and badly positioned for future growth, according to a new study of the 50 states’ legal systems by the San Francisco-based Pacific Research Institute.
Feb 26, 2008
A U.S. Senate bill with a sunny name should be called the “Attack on Privacy Act,” as it is a dangerous bill that would deny judges the ability to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and businesses involved in litigation.
Feb 13, 2008
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today announced the introduction of a bill to help judges ensure that class action settlement money reaches the pockets of the people supposed to receive it.
Feb 12, 2008
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today announced the introduction of a bill that will allow both sides in a class action lawsuit to appeal a judge’s initial decision to formally “certify” a class of plaintiffs and allow a lawsuit to proceed.
Feb 8, 2008
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today announced the introduction of a bill that aims to derail frivolous claims in an otherwise legitimate lawsuit.
Feb 6, 2008
John H. Sullivan, president of the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today released a statement on the failure of Proposition 93.
Jan 29, 2008
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today announced it is honoring Thomas J. Campbell for his persistent work to improve the nation’s civil justice system as the association commemorates the 20th anniversary of its merger with a historic Silicon Valley legal reform group.
Jan 28, 2008
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) announced that Cynthia Neff has been hired as the association’s new Director of Communications and Research.
Jan 25, 2008
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today announced that State Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian (26th District) is a recipient of the Civil Justice Leadership Award for his work in the 2006-2007 legislative session.
Dec 18, 2007
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today commented on the American Tort Reform Association’s national report “Judicial Hellholes 2007” released this morning in Washington, D.C.
Nov 28, 2007
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today announced that Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani (17th District) is a recipient of the Civil Justice Leadership Award for her work in the 2006-2007 legislative session.
Nov 26, 2007
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) today announced that State Senator Tom Harman (35th District) is a recipient of the Civil Justice Leadership Award for his work in the 2006-2007 legislative session.
Oct 30, 2007
Halloween is a good time to be on the lookout for goblins of the worst kind - the ones who prey on seniors and the disabled with promises of treats that turn out to be tricks.
