RGV Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse

09/25/2023

Did you know there has been a big increase in food-related lawsuits?

09/22/2023

Read more about four bills we supported to further strengthen the state’s civil justice system.

Small Business, Community Leaders Laud Legislative Efforts AUSTIN, TEXAS – Four bills passed by the Texas Legislature this spring and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott take effect on...

09/22/2023

Regarding exemptions for jury service based on age, we should all know that the age for the senior jury exemption has been bumped from 70 to 75. Learn more here:

Readers weigh in with letters about the need for a permanent disposal site for nuclear...

09/21/2023

Win or lose, these ongoing food labeling lawsuits cost us all.

TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Tiny bottles of water flavoring don't need to include the words "artificial flavors," Walmart says in response to a recent class action lawsuit.

09/21/2023

We supported the creation of the new Texas business court system. Learn more about how it will continue to enhance our state’s civil justice system and business climate.

On June 10, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 19 into law — creating a new specialty court in Texas. These new courts will have significantly...

09/13/2023

Policymakers, not the courts, should create law.

Trial lawyers exact billions from companies that sell and distribute perfectly lawful products.

09/13/2023

Is this lawsuit hanging on by a thread?

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Consumers are alleging in a class action that Walmart knowingly inflates the thread count of its "Hotel Style" sheets.

08/31/2023

Even questionable lawsuits cost $$$ to defend, which costs us all.

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A maker of fruit snacks that contain malic acid is fighting a class action lawsuit, arguing the plaintiff fails to show the malic acid is artificial.

08/30/2023

Authors of a Pacific Research Institute study say, “As our study shows, policymakers can help grow the economy, reduce inflation, and boost tax revenue by embracing reforms to end lawsuit abuse.” https://www.pacificresearch.org/americans-pay-1300-tort.../

Americans pay a “tort tax” of $1,300 per person thanks to lawsuit abuse, and reforming the legal system could boost the U.S. economy by 2 percent over time, finds a new study released today by California-based, nonpartisan, free-market think tank, the Pacific Research Institute. “Frivolous law...

08/30/2023

When others file questionable lawsuits, we all pay and we all lose.

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has given the green light to a class action lawsuit alleging the maker of Texas Pete has fooled shoppers into thinking the hot sauce was made in Texas - despite the company's argument that the back label shows it is based in North Carolina.

08/30/2023

Texas has been a leader in lawsuit reform, contributing to our economic leadership and nation-leading business climate.

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the unrivaled strength of Texas’ jobs economy following the release of July employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. Texas also reached a new record high for total jobs, for the 22nd month in a row, and ...