AAJ is preparing for a Congress in which civil justice opponents will lead both chambers. When faced with similar challenges in the past, we have effectively fought back. How? Because we have key members in the House and Senate, on both sides of th
Through AAJ’s Voter Protection Action Committee (VPAC), a non-partisan initiative, AAJ is coordinating with national and state organizations to identify lawyers, paralegals, and law students who can volunteer as poll workers, poll monitors, call cen
This month, the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced two landmark pieces of legislation aiming to protect children online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act 2.0 (COPPA 2.0) and the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) limit the ability of onli
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice When some trial lawyers hear the words American Association for Justice, they may think, "Oh, that’s all about lobbying in Congress." But AAJ is much, much mor
Washington, D.C. — Today, American Association for Justice’s CEO Linda Lipsen issued the following statement praising the introduction of the Ending Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse Act (ECBA) by U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dick Du
Washington, D.C. — Today, Lori Andrus was sworn in as the new president of the American Association for Justice (AAJ®) during its 2024 Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Andrus, a founding partner of Andrus Anderson LLP in San Francisco,
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the House Appropriations Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior and Environment Bill, which includes provisions that would w
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice Trial lawyers often witness devastating human pain. Some clients won’t work again. Some won’t walk again. Some won’t see loved ones again. Trial lawyers don&rsq
Washington, DC — A new report released today by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) reveals a deep chasm between the rising costs of motor vehicle crashes and the required levels of auto insurance coverage. "The Case for Raisin
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Sean Domnick in response to recent attacks on the American justice system: "Respect for the rule of law and the independence of the judic
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice Every day, AAJ strives to hold bad actors accountable for killing and injuring Americans, advocating on issues that affect your practice. Our work impacts you and your clients &n
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the House Committee on Agriculture Markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024: "When American farmers develop cancer f
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing: "Legislative Proposal to Sunset Section 230 Of The Communication
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice Chief Counsel Anji Jesseramsing on the recent amicus brief filing: "Despite allegedly exposing children to sexual abuse on its app, Grindr is claiming it
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen in response to today’s release of House Republicans’ draft Farm Bill which, if passed, would wipe out state and local public health
Stand with Us By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice On May 7, the insurance industry threw down the gauntlet, calling for a prolonged tort reform campaign. The Chairman and CEO of Chubb Ltd., Evan Greenberg, during the RISKWORLD confe
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice On May 7, the insurance industry threw down the gauntlet, calling for a prolonged tort reform campaign. The Chairman and CEO of Chubb Ltd., Evan Greenberg, during the RISKWORLD c
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen in response to Johnson & Johnson’s announcement today that the multibillion-dollar mega-corporation is making a third attempt to decl
Washington, DC — Following a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) applauded the growing bipartisan momentum to protect Americans’ 7th Amendment rights and end the insidious
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ) applauds the Baylor University School of Law for winning the 2024 Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). Baylor’s team members include Robert Holland, Duncan Robinson, Ameyali San
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I have wonderful news to share. On March 28, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its rule banning many uses of chrysotile asbestos within two years,
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement today that it will prohibit the use of chrysotile asbestos:
Washington, DC — Today, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) announced that 20 law school teams will compete for the national title in the 2024 Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) following the regional competitions last week. More than 600
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen about the Maryland court that ruled that a state law removing the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases is constitutional, allowing
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice The AAJ Trucking Litigation Group and the Institute for Safer Trucking (IST) hosted a Client Advocacy Day event on March 12-13 in Washington, D.C., for more than 30 family member
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice We talk a lot about "having your day in court." But a crucial first step is having your day in Congress, so that lawmakers will pass laws that create a true pathway to justice an
Washington, DC — Today, victim advocates and families who believe they lost their children due to online sexual abuses, harassment, and drug trafficking facilitated by social medial platforms made their voices heard as the Big Tech CEOs of Meta, X (
Washington, DC – On behalf of nearly 400 parents and family members who believe their children were injured or killed due to the dangers of social media platforms, Fairplay and the American Association for Justice release a letter calling on the U.S. Se
Washington, DC — The following are statements from American Association for Justice President on recent developments regarding the Texas Two-Step legal trick to escape accountability: BACKGROUND: After two failed attempts to declare
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice As 2024 begins, AAJ continues to advocate on issues that directly affect your practices. Knowing that many of you have trucking cases, I have important news to share. On Decembe
Washington, DC – Today, the American Association for Justice applauded the introduction of the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, led by Representatives Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-Ill.) and Hank Johnson (D-Ga.). The bil
Washington, DC – Released today, a new report published by the American Association for Justice details the latest tactics corporations are using to unfairly stack the deck further in their favor, cutting off any means for
[WASHINGTON] Today, a coalition of consumer advocacy organizations applauded Congressional efforts to restore consumer rights in financial products, following a letter led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Hank Johnson, and nearly 100
Washington, DC – Corporations are increasingly using forced arbitration against their customers to take away their legal rights, with claims surging 467 percent year over year. In 2021, consumers were more likely to be struck by lightning than
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice Our work never stops. As the year ends, AAJ continues to advocate on issues that directly affect your personal injury practice, such as Medicare Secondary Payer and accessing you
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Sean Domnick on the passing of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor: "AAJ recognizes the career and passing of Sandra Day O'Connor, a trailblazer and a
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – More than 100 consumer protection, civil rights and organized labor organizations filed a comment asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to create a rule to restore the right of all Americans to decide
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice AAJ’s righteous work serves people, not power. Every day, we strive to hold bad actors accountable for killing and injuring Americans. Whether you’re a single event c
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice Our opponents are once again trying to evade accountability for injuring and killing Americans. On September 13, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing titled, "Unsu
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Evading Accountability: Corporate Manipulation of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy": "Johns
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice On the anniversary of 9/11, I always proudly remember how our trial lawyer community stepped up to provide free legal services for victims and their families in a time of great n
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice Congress will be back in September from recess, and AAJ will continue its important work on behalf of your practices. We remain dedicated to advocating in Congress for as many of
Washington, DC – A new study confirms that Americans are unaware of how often and to what extent they are stripped of their fundamental rights through prevalent forced arbitration clauses, which are found in the fine print of everyday click-through agre
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) Immediate Past President Tad Thomas acknowledging the dedicated AAJ members who were honored during the 2023 Annual Convention: "Every day AAJ members m
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) Immediate Past President Tad Thomas applauding Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Executive Director Barbara Jorden, who was honored with the Partnershi
Washington, DC —Trial lawyer Sean Domnick was sworn in as the new president of the American Association for Justice (AAJ®) during its 2023 Annual Convention in Philadelphia. Domnick, a shareholder in the law firm of Domnick Cunningham & Yaff
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I hope you’re all having a wonderful summer. Following the congressional July recess, AAJ is working hard for you and your clients. We remain committed to protecting civil&
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice AAJ is here for all trial lawyers and their clients. We successfully fight back against the constant assault on your clients’ rights. Whether it’s through lobbying on
Washington, DC — American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen accepted the Esther Peterson Consumer Service Award on May 17th at the Consumer Federation of America’s (CFA) Fifty-First Annual Awards Celebration in Washington, D.C
Washington, DC—The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Tad Thomas on the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act": "The secretive system of forced arbitration allows race discrimination and rac
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice AAJ works hard every day for all trial lawyers in all practice areas. As always, we continue to educate lawmakers and fight for the issues that matter to you all, such as preserv
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ) submitted comments in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) formal rulemaking process for the nursing home disclosure of ownership proposed rule. As advocates for
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ) congratulates the UCLA School of Law Team 2 for winning the 2023 Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) on Sunday, April 2. The winning team’s members include Edouard Goguillo
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ), along with 65 consumer advocacy, civil rights, environmental, and workers’ rights organizations submitted comments today on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed r
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action through a proposed rule to shine a light on hidden, unfair clauses—like forced arbitration—that corpo
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice AAJ recently created a Take Justice Back petition to Ticketmaster calling upon the corporation to end forced arbitration immediately. After receiving criticism from Taylor S
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I have great news to share. In In re LTL Mgt, LLC, the Third Circuit, in a unanimous decision on Jan 30, reversed the bankruptcy court’s rejection of claimants’ moti
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Tad Thomas on "qualified immunity" and police reform: "As advocates for individuals and families who have had their constitutional and ci
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Tad Thomas on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decision in OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF TALC CLAIMANTS v. LTL MANAGEMENT: &
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice In his first two years in office, President Biden has confirmed almost 100 federal judges, including one Supreme Court justice, 28 circuit court judges, and 68 district court jud
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on inclusion of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act in the federal appropriations omnibus legislation: "At long last, Congress
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice We are very pleased that Senator Warnock will be returning to the Senate for another 6 years. He is a true champion for civil justice. This 51st seat will end the joint power sh
The Section on Toxic, Environmental, and Pharmaceutical Torts (STEP) was formed in 1996. Since that time, there has been significant growth in environmental and toxic torts as well as pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. To better serve memb
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she is stepping down from her leadership role: "Speaker Nancy Pelosi is one of t
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Tad Thomas on the passage of S. 4524, the SPEAK OUT Act, which limits the enforceability of certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement cla
AAJ Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice Greetings, AAJ Members! Thank you for being a member of this incredible organization we call the American Association for Justice. I hope that through AAJ you are finding what our membe
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice What a historic midterm election! With support from trial lawyers across the country, pro-civil justice candidates prevailed in the elections for U.S. Senate. As of this writing,
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I would like to talk about something that affects us all: voting. AAJ’s Voter Protection Action Committee has national and state alliances with voter protection coalition pa
Florida Justice Association (FJA) members, AAJ, and other legal organizations are working together to help Floridians in the wake of Hurricane Ian. FJA has a charitable 501(c)(3) set up to receive donations which will be used to purchase water,
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice As you all know, trial lawyers representing clients on a contingency-fee basis cannot deduct expenses until a case resolves, which can take many years. AAJ has been fighting tirel
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Tad Thomas on the passage of S. 4524, the SPEAK OUT Act, which limits the enforceability of certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses agai
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Tad Thomas on the passage of S. 4524, the SPEAK OUT Act, which limits the enforceability of certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses agai
Washington, DC — American consumers seeking justice and accountability against a bank have an incredibly low success rate, and unbelievably, sometimes must pay additional money to the bank, according to a new analysis of forced arbitration data by
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen on the nomination of Arun Subramanian for United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: "We applaud President Joe Biden,
Washington, D.C. -- Trial magazine—the flagship publication of the American Association for Justice (AAJ)—and its twice-monthly online supplement Trial News recently earned several major awards for writing, photography and editorial
Washington, DC – After decades of facing closed courthouse doors, veterans and their surviving family members who were exposed to toxic contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, will
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I have some wonderful news to share. I am pleased to report that President Biden, on Wednesday, August 10, signed into law the Honoring our PACT Act, which includes the Camp Lejeu
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) Immediate Past President Navan Ward acknowledging the dedicated AAJ members who were recognized during the 2022 Annual Convention: "Congratulations to my fell
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) is pleased to announce that Louisville, Ky., trial lawyer Tad Thomas was sworn in as the new president of AAJ during the 2022 Annual Convention in Seattle. Thomas is the founder and ma
VIDEO: Intro to the Technology and Science Section One of the fastest growing sections at AAJ. Get to know your Technology and Science Section! Section Description The Technology and Science Section works to promote emerging issues in technolo
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Navan Ward Jr. on National Pride Month: "AAJ supports all of its members who take on the causes and cases that will help our nation
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on today’s US Supreme Court decision regarding Roundup weedkiller: "Today, the Supreme Court said that Monsanto (now owned b
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I am very pleased to report that the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is close to being enacted into law. The legislation creates a landmark remedy for individuals, particularly
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I am pleased to report that the Camp LeJeune Justice Act of 2022 is on the cusp of enactment into law. The legislation creates a landmark remedy for individuals, particularly vete
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden announced that Rachel S. Bloomekatz of Ohio has been nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Ms. Bloomekatz is a solo practioner and former U.S. Supreme Court law clerk. "R
Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice Thanks to a deal negotiated by the Consumer Attorneys of California, the California legislature has passed a bill that will raise the state's cap on medical malpractice damages fo
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to prohibit the ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos:
Washington, DC —The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the House of Representatives passage of H.R. 963, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act: "We applaud the House of Representative
Washington, DC— Today, in a call hosted by the American Association for Justice, Coach Brian Flores joined Representatives Hank Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries, and forced arbitration scholar Dean Alex Colvin on a press conference to call for the end of
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on President Biden signing the Ending Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. The bill recently was passe
Washington, DC —The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on today’s bankruptcy court decision allowing Johnson and Johnson to exploit the bankruptcy system to prevent cancer victims from seeking
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Navan Ward Jr. on Black History Month: "Black History Month in 2022 finds us at a historic moment, as the largest bar associations in America, the Ame
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen after the United States Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, HR 4445: "This achievement is
Washington, DC — The House of Representatives took a momentous step in giving survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment the right to hold their abusers accountable in court if they so choose. With a bipartisan vote, H.R. 4445, the Ending For
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Navan Ward on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer: "Throughout Justice Breyer’s 27 year career as an Associate Justice of the Sup
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Navan Ward regarding FDA white paper on testing methods for asbestos in cosmetic products containing talc. In March of 2020, AAJ joined with Nati
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen after the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act, a bill ending forc
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act, a bill ending for
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen after the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary voted to advance the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act, a bill ending forced arbit
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen after the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary passed the Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021, H.R. 4777: "J&J is a multinational co
Washington, DC — A new report, Forced Arbitration in a Pandemic: Corporations Double Down, released today by the American Association for Justice reveals that corporate America doubled down on their use of accountability-killing forced arbitration d
Washington, DC —The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen regarding Johnson & Johnson’s declaration of bankruptcy to avoid accountability for the deaths and injuries caused by its baby po
Washington, DC —As investigators search for the cause of Saturday’s tragic and fatal Amtrak train derailment in Montana, reports indicate that Amtrak may potentially force the families of the victims into arbitration should they try to hold Am
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) is pleased to announce that Atlanta trial lawyer Navan Ward was sworn in as the new president of AAJ during the 2021 annual convention. Ward is a principal at the Beasley Allen Law Fir
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) Immediate Past President Tobi Millrood acknowledging the dedicated AAJ members who were honored during the 2021 Annual Convention: "I am honored to pres
Washington, DC—The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act": "Forced arbitration silences survivors of sexual harassment a
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen on the slate of nominations for the federal judiciary announced today: "As trial attorneys, our members work to ensure that workers, survivor
Washington, D.C. -- Trial magazine—the flagship publication of the American Association for Justice—recently received three prestigious EXCEL awards from the Association of Media & Publishing. EXCEL is the largest award prog
Washington, DC—The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the "Vehicle Technology Competitiveness Act of 2021," an amendment to the Endless Frontier Act, which would exempt the manufacturers of tens of tho
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen following the re-introduction of the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill that bans pre-dispu
Washington, DC—The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the Investor Choice Act, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Bill Foster (D-IL), which would end the&n
Washington, DC— The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the introduction of the INSURANCE Act, a bill that would require the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to tie the minimum insurance fl
Washington, DC— The following is a statement from AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen on the SCOTUS decision handed down today on two combined cases, Ford Motor Company v. Bandemer and Ford Motor Company v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court. In
Washington, DC— The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the introduction of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act to end forced arbitration: "Forced arbitration strips consumers, pat
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen following the re-introduction of H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" in the U.S. House of Representatives, legislation conta
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on today’s hearing in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law concerning the dangers of fo
"The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 is an affront to the rule of law and justice. AAJ condemns this appalling lawlessness. A bedrock principle of the U.S. Constitution is freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. What occurre
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen in response to Congress passing COVID-19 relief legislation: "We have lost 300,000 Americans to COVID-19, and countless more are struggling
Washington, DC—The following is a statement from American Association for Justice Communications Director Peter Knudsen regarding the Open Courts Act 2020: "Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would increase public acc
Washington, DC —The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen regarding a planned vote under suspension of the rules on the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 (H.R.1603) in the U.S. House of R
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Tobi Millrood on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "Tonight, America mourns the loss of a national treasure, trailblazing advocate
Washington, DC— The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen regarding the Senate vote on the "skinny" coronavirus stimulus bill: "Sen. McConnell and the U.S. Chamber, which crafted this bi
Washington, DC — AAJ Press is proud to release "Harvesting Witnesses’ Stories: How to Get Your Client the Second-Best Life in the World by Maximizing Human Damages" by Katherine James. James’ book deftly outlines how to get even the most
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Washington, DC— Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s proposal to give sweeping liability immunity to corporations will increase infection rates, make consumers and workers less safe and prolong the pandemic because businesses will be allow
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) Immediate Past President Bruce Stern acknowledging the dedicated AAJ members who were recognized during the 2020 Annual Amped-Up virtual convention: "Th
With the passing of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, today we mourn a giant of justice. John Lewis committed his life to freedom, equality and basic human rights. He embodied the essence of fighting for justice, especially in the areas of voting and civil rights, st
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) is pleased to announce that Pennsylvania trial lawyer Tobi Millrood was sworn in as the new President of AAJ during the 2020 Amped-Up virtual convention. Millrood is a partner and memb
Washington, DC – An analysis of legal filings shows there has been no wave of COVID-19 litigation, undermining demands from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that corporations get legal immunity while more than 130,000 Americans have died from
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen announcing AAJ’s opposition to the JUSTICE Act introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC): "AAJ commends Congress for addressing this issue
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Bruce Stern following today’s hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee on "Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability,
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen following the introduction of the "End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act" so that individuals who win fraud or abuse cases aga
Statement of Bruce Stern, President - June 10, 2020 Statement of Bruce Stern, President Oversight Hearing on "Police Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability" House Committee on the Judiciary June 10, 2020 The American Association for Justice (AAJ) t
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Bruce Stern following today’s hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee on "Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability," which include
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen following the introduction of the "Justice in Policing Act of 2020" which contains provisions addressing "qualified immunity," the doctrine that giv
"Recent tragic and senseless deaths have us feeling pain, anger, sadness, and outrage. As trial lawyers, we fight for justice and accountability, and it is our mission to stand for those who have been injured, underrepresented, and harmed. We remain resol
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen following today’s hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee on immunity: "What was made clear in the hearing today is
Washington, DC – A new national poll released today shows bipartisan opposition to giving blanket liability immunity to corporations and employers in cases involving COVID-19 infection. This comes as congressional Republican leadership has call
Washington, DC – Today the American Association for Justice (AAJ) applauds the introduction of the "Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act" (S. 3400 / H.R. 6101), a bill that would restore Amtrak passengers’ rights by prohibiting al
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ) responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s request for comments on testing methods for asbestos in talc and cosmetic products containing talc. AAJ, our attorney members and
Washington, DC – During the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) Winter Convention, held this year in New Orleans, AAJ members volunteered their time in the city by assisting Covenant House, a non-p
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduced H.R. 5801, the Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020, the first bill to address "snap removal," a procedural tactic w
Washington, DC—The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen regarding Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rob Jackson’s announcement that he will leave the SEC
Washington, DC—The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) vote to rescind its position on forced arbitration: "EEOC
Washington, DC — A new report, Worst Corporate Conduct of 2018, released today by the American Association for Justice details this year’s worst corporate offenders and their pervasive strategy of hollow apologies instead taking
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ) submitted comments today on the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) for hour
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on H.R. 6730, the "Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2018." This bill, voted out of the House Judiciary Committee, calls for
Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ) recently submitted comments on the Department of Education’s (ED) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that allows for-profit universities to force students into a rigg
Washington, DC — During the 2018 Annual Convention in Denver, outgoing American Association for Justice (AAJ) President Kathleen Nastri presented attorney John Manly and USA Olympic and NCAA athletes Jeanette Antolin, Jamie Dantzscher
