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Sarah Palin on legal reform, Exxon Valdez and polar bears
Submitted by Carter Wood on 8.29.2008
Not much to say about Alaska's governor, Sarah Palin, on legal reform issues (certainly a lot less than Sen. Joe Biden). The Pacific Research Institute's 2008 State Liability Index ranks Alaska as having the No. 2 legal climate in outputs (costs) and No. 16 in inputs (laws).
Don't undermine advance in reform of medical malpractice
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D on 8.27.2008
It is mind-boggling that the Illinois Supreme Court might nix the successful medical malpractice reforms enacted in 2005 — just as the Metro East area begins recovering from the damage inflicted by years of crippling tort judgments ("Illinois' med mal law on trial," Aug. 18).
Labor reform debate needed
Submitted by Jason Clemens on 8.25.2008
It's no surprise that the labor movement is behind the Democratic Party and presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama. The union movement has normally maintained cordial, if not intimate, ties with Democrats. Some estimate that unions will spend nearly $1 billion this election cycle in support of Democrats.
Judicial races much too vital to bypass in the voting booth
Submitted by Carlos Muhletaler on 8.24.2008
From health care and community safety to schools and the economy, and just plain fairness in our courts, Florida's judges make decisions every day that affect our lives. Yet for most Floridians, the judiciary is the least understood branch of government.
How has the state's legal climate changed since tort reform was enacted?
Submitted on 8.22.2008
So, the hard work of the Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice to pass comprehensive tort reform made an important contribution to our state’s economic health. As Ohio’s economy struggles to improve, we should thank the Ohio legislators who had the courage to reform our civil justice system.
Study: State is a 'saint'
Submitted on 8.22.2008
The Pacific Research Institute (PRI) has released its report comparing the legal climates of all 50 states. And the report is favorable for Mississippi, ranking it ninth.
Best U.S. Cities To Earn A Living
Submitted by Matt Woolsey on 8.19.2008
Though Houston has plenty of fat cats, this is not a story about America's Most Overweight Cities. Rather, Houston is recognized here for its dynamic business environment, low unemployment and high wages relative to income. These factors make Houston the best city to earn a living by our calculations.
How Water, Oil, and Government Mix in California
Submitted by K. Lloyd Billingsley on 8.19.2008
On August 6, the California Coastal Commission approved a desalination plant at Carlsbad in San Diego County, a region with severe water needs in normal times and hard hit by the current drought. The $300-million for-profit venture by the Poseidon Resources Corporation aims to produce as much as 50 million gallons of fresh water each day, about nine percent of the water San Diego County uses. The approval marks a change for the Coastal Commission, an unelected body usually in the business of rejection.
MS ranks as 9th best in US for tort status
Submitted on 8.19.2008
The Pacific Research Institute released its report comparing the legal climates of all 50 states. According to the U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2008 Report, Florida ranked the worst in terms of tort costs and litigation risks, while North Dakota ranked the best. In a separate ranking, the study also evaluated the tort laws of each state. Colorado had the best tort laws on its books, while Rhode Island had the worst.
INSURANCE: Small business owners try to manage higher premiums.
Submitted by Dave Hill on 8.18.2008
Turns out, New York is really a red state. That's according to the Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that characterizes each state's litigation climate by designating one of three colors to it — red, yellow or green.
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