Civil Justice & Legal Reform
WISCONSIN'S CHAMBER
Civil Justice & Legal Reform
Support for Assembly Bill 19
April 5, 2013
WMC appreciates the opportunity to provide input on Assembly Bill 19, which would increase transparency and reduce fraud in personal injury trust suits. WMC is
Testimony in Support of Assembly Bill 27
March 28, 2013
WMC appreciates the opportunity to provide input on Assembly Bill 27, which would create a formal process for the state to select outside legal counsel
Judicial Veto: The Ultimate Disenfranchisement
March 19, 2013
More than two-hundred years ago, Alexander Hamilton warned of the danger associated with an activist judiciary attempting to substitute its judgment for that of the
In Review: Wisconsin Civil Justice Council 2013 Judicial Evaluation
March 19, 2013
In January, the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council issued its biennial Guide to the Supreme Court and Judicial Evaluation. The report sheds light on how the
Wisconsin Supreme Court Resource Center
March 19, 2013
In April, Wisconsin voters will consider candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Currently, there is a 4-3 conservative majority on the Court. Much of the
Bill Tracking – Civil Justice – 2011-12 Legislative Session
March 13, 2013
Civil Justice Legislative Bill Tracking Report: Civil Justice Jason Culotta, Director of Tax & Transportation Policy Bill Number/Author Summary/Status WMC Position AB 147 /SB –
Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Civil Justice & Legal Reform
February 22, 2013
For many years, Wisconsin businesses faced growing litigation costs due to an unfavorable legal climate. The higher costs from litigation hurt our overall competitiveness, and
Limiting Phantom Damages – Co-Sponsorship of LRB-0986
February 10, 2013
LRB-0986 would limit “phantom damages” awarded to plaintiffs and their attorneys in personal injury cases by allowing the jury to see all the evidence of
Personal Injury Trust Claims Transparency – Cosponsorship of LRB-0002
February 10, 2013
Dear Members of the Legislature: Please consider contacting Sen. Glenn Grothman and Rep. Andre Jacque to co-sponsor LRB-0002, which will ensure greater transparency in lawsuits
Busting the Trust Fraud
February 10, 2013
Tort reform hasn’t been on the national radar of late. Yet the reform drive remains alive in the states, including Ohio, which is poised to