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Group calls third-party litigation funding a threat to 'entire civil justice system'
Third-party funding of civil litigation is taking fire from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, which raised concerns about the lack of transparency.
Third party civil litigation funding needs review by lawmakers next session, says Florida Chamber of Commerce
TALLAHASSEE -- Third party funding of civil litigations is under the microscope as the Florida Chamber of Commerce seeks regulation.
Insurance group applauds DeSantis' efforts to shape Florida courts
TALLAHASSEE - A state insurance group said that reforms Gov. Ron DeSantis supports with respect to the civil justice system should have a positive impact on Floridians.
Insurance group: Transparency is needed in third party litigation funding
TALLAHASSEE -- With Florida’s third party funding of civil litigation under the microscope, a Florida Association of Insurance Agents official cautions that the growing industry could potentially be increasing frivolous filings.
Florida expects higher insurance rates due to 'riskier drivers'
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation puts the responsibility of attaining lower automobile insurance in the hands of the drivers after the release of a national study by The Zebra shows Florida among the top three states with the highest rates.
Reforms need to curb Florida's rising auto insurance rates, American Property Casualty Insurance Association says
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is among those groups calling for reforms following a report that said Florida's automobile insurance rates are the third highest in the nation.
Florida Chamber of Commerce: Litigation increases cost of auto insurance
TALLAHASSEE-- The Florida Chamber of Commerce believes a potential reform could provide a solution to high automobile insurance rates in the state.
Tensions run high in OK opioid trial Thursday; State focuses on risk data J&J relied on
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Tensions ran high in court Thursday as the Oklahoma opioid trial continued, with defense attorney Larry Ottoway objecting throughout the day to opposing counsel's line of questioning directed at defense witness, business director for Janssen Pharmaceuticals Kimberly Deem-Eshleman.
Smaller crowd on hand second day of Oklahoma opioid trial; Father of OD victim testifies
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman overruled several objections made by Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Pharmaceuticals (J&J) as the second day of trial unfolded in the state's pursuit of abatement in what it calls a man-made opioid crisis.
Hunter: Case is about abating 'worst' man-made crisis; J&J: Case is about damages - not abatement
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Admitting there is a high potential for abuse in opioid medications, Johnson & Johnson attorney Larry Ottaway said during opening arguments on Tuesday that physicians prescribing its medications Nucynta and Duragesic know this risk and have to know it to be licensed.