June 1,2008 by Steven B. Hantler A look at the litigation picture in each state and how conducive it is to growth and job creation, prepared by the American Justice Partnership in collaboration with Directorship. Full Story
June 1,2008 by Steven B. Hantler Commentators taking note of the recent felony convictions of several high-profile plaintiffs’ lawyers, including Bill Lerach and Melvyn Weiss, have declared that the tort reform battle is over and the corporate defenders have won. Nothing could be further from the truth. While a few big guys may be cooling their heels in jail, it’s still not safe to tread in America’s litigation waters. Full Story
June 1,2007 by Steven B. Hantler To heighten the awareness of corporate leaders of the liability risks their companies face, this guide provides a state-by-state profile of liability climates based on both empirical and experiential studies. The profiles indicate that there are vast differences in liability climates from state to state—differences that should contribute to strategic decisions about where to do business. Full Story
