Congress Passes Bill To Discourage Frivolous Lawsuit SACRAMENTO - The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) lauded Congress’ passage today of an education bill that…
Read More.Press Releases: 2001 Archives
SACRAMENTO - At least $3.2 million was raised by superior court judgeship contenders in 1998 and 2000 judicial elections in 17 judicial races in Los…
Read More.Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Contributions in First Half of 2001 SACRAMENTO - The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) reported today that California trial lawyers contributed a…
Read More.MEMORANDUM DATE: June 26, 2001 TO: Members of the Capitol Press Corps FROM: John H. Sullivan RE: Self-Proclaimed “Consumer” Attorneys’ Not-So-Consumer Friendly Agenda Exposed by…
Read More.Statement from John H. Sullivan, President, Civil Justice Association of California “We are very disappointed with the way the legislative process unfolded on Assembly Bill…
Read More.Despite amendments, trial lawyer proposal still threatens California businesses SACRAMENTO - The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) and a broad business coalition today reiterated…
Read More.Study by McGeorge School of Law Capital Center for Law & Government Juries in California awarded an astounding $6.4 billion in punitive damages during the…
Read More.Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Contributions Hit $6 Million Mark! SACRAMENTO - The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) reported today that California trial lawyers contributed a total…
Read More.SACRAMENTO - Class action lawsuits that produce big money for lawyers but little justice for the public would be curbed under a bill introduced by…
Read More.SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Robert Pacheco today introduced a bill (AB 840), sponsored by the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC), to bring much needed, targeted…
Read More.SACRAMENTO - The Civil Justice Association of California announced today it is sponsoring a bill (SB 109 - Ackerman) to stop abusive lawsuits being…
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