Just the FactsSenator Carl Parker: The Texas Supreme Court Sides with Cattle Rustlers Over Jurors, Carl Parkerisms Blog, August 12, 2010. One of the great principles of a free Democratic society is that citizens can carry their grievances to a court of law and have it settled by a panel of jurors of their peers. In Texas juries generally consist of ordinary citizens who usually vote and volunteer to participate in one of the vital functions of a Democratic society; i.e., a jury trial. Read more.
AAJ Release July 2010: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Will Protect Americans from Abusive Forced Arbitrations - Wall Street reform gives CFPB and SEC power to limit use of one-sided forced arbitration clauses in consumer and investment contracts. Access Release.
CJ&D: Explaining the civil justice system - The Center for Justice and Democracy has just added a permanent new feature on their website named "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions). You will find quick answers to such common questions as: what is "tort reform"; do lawyers file "frivolous" lawsuits; do jury awards come out of my pocket; and what about that McDonald's coffee case, anyway? Learn more.
More from the Center For Justice & Democracy:
Jury Verdicts are Consistent and Conservative, June 2010. Learn more.
Asbestos Cases Are NOT Overwhelming US Courts, June 2010. Learn more.
The Truth About Medical Malpractice Litigation, June 2010. Learn more.
Facts About Civil Litigation in the US, June 2010. Learn more.
Punitive Damages Rare, Reasonable and Effective, June 2010. Learn more.
- The McDonalds Coffee Lawsuit: Read the Facts NOT the Fiction, Center for Justice & Democracy
- Cases that Made a Difference, American Association for Justice
- Debunking the Myths About the Civil Justice System, American Association for Justice
- Tricks of the Trade: How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse, American Association of Justice Report 2008
People Making a Difference: TTLA Making a Difference Award.
Center for Justice & Democracy: The Faces of Medical Malpractice 3-1-10
Medical malpractice survivors from five states traveled to Washington, D.C. on Monday March 1 to participate in a first-time-ever meeting with the White House. View profiles.
Keep Our Families Safe Archive
Archive of columns designed to help keep consumers informed about important issues facing Texas families. Topics range from toy and playground safety, to the state of our healthcare system.
Advocacy Groups - A listing of advocacy, consumer and legal groups that offer additional material on the importance of a strong civil justice system. Access here.