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Reports Show that Safety Checks are Rarely Conducted on Hazardous Materials Shipments
New data shows that truck companies are rarely doing the safety checks they are supposed to.
DuPage County Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against Wrongfully Convicted Man in Exoneration Project Case
The Exoneration Project from the University of Chicago continues its string of successful pro bono representations, this time in the western suburbs of Chicago.
AAJ Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Legal Rights to Servicemembers
The AAJ continues to lead the way in speaking out on behalf of citizens affected by pending legislation.
Tort Reform: Insurance Lobbyists Want To Take Away Your Rights
Tort reform is generally designed to protect companies and those who don’t need “protection.” This post looks at what really is behind the “tort reform” movement, and what’s at stake for consumers.
AAJ Commends House Subcommittee on Carcinogenic Cosmetic Policy
The American Association for Justice continues the fight for citizens’ access to the nation’s courtrooms.
Missouri Senate Considering Bills That Would Undermine Constitutional Rights
During this legislative session, the Missouri House and Missouri Senate have considered a number of so-called “tort reform” bills that flagrantly attack Missouri citizens’ constitutional right to trial while protecting out-of-state corporations that harm Missourians. This blog post looks at a couple of them.