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Forced Arbitration in the Fine Print of H.R. 1773 Should Be Eliminated

Submitted by Michelle Kimmel on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 14:37

Today the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is voting on Rep. Goodlatte’s “Agricultural Guestworker Act” (H.R. 1773). Included in the fine print of this bill is a provision that would allow employers to eliminate access to justice for guestworkers by forcing them into costly arbitration.

TSCA Reform: If No One is Accountable, No One is Safe

Submitted by Katie Gommel on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 10:28

Access to justice and accountability through state courts must be protected

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) sent a letter to members of Congress outlining important legal principles that must be upheld in efforts to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in order to effectively protect public safety.  The letter details how the civil justice system and state laws complement federal regulation, ensure accountability and provide a safety net when federal regulation is insufficient.

Unsafe Trucks and Outdated Laws Hurt Trucking Crash Victims

Submitted by Jennifer Fuson on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 11:55

An outdated economic model allows unsafe trucking companies to operate on U.S. roads, according to a new report released today by the American Association for Justice (AAJ).  “Truck Safety Alert: Rising Danger from Trucks and How to Stop It” details safety hazards in the trucking industry, including a compensation program that promotes fatigued driving and ignores safety risks, as well as  inadequate insurance limits that shift the cost burden to taxpayers, medical insurance carriers, and Medicare.

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