Recently by Victor E. Schwartz
Civil Justice Reform - Law Firms A Revolutionary, Not Evolutionary, Idea: How Defendants Can Achieve Tort Reform In The Courts
In-house counsel can act as strategic command in a revolutionary new approach to legal reform - winning tort reform through the courts. As any torts casebook clearly shows, appellate courts make more than 95 percent of tort law. Tort law is common law. It is organic. It is subject to constant...
Read MoreProject: Corporate Counsel Part I (Unintended Consequences) - Law Firms Curbing Abuses And Overreactions - There Are Answers
Editor: The use of contingency fee lawyers by state attorneys general can lead to serious abuses. What is being done by organizations you represent to curb these abuses? Schwartz: The American Legislative Exchange Counsel (ALEC, www.alec.org), an organization of approximately 2,500 state...
Read MoreCivil Justice Reform - Law Firms The Prospects For Civil Justice Reform - An Overview
Editor: When I think of torts, you and Prosser immediately come to mind. You are one of the most published authorities on civil justice reform. It is always a pleasure to get your insights. First, tell us about your practice. Schwartz: I joined Shook Hardy & Bacon a few years ago. I could...
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