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Dec 08, 2020

AAJ Statement on the Open Courts Act of 2020

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...

Sep 27, 2020

AAJ Statement on Upcoming House Vote to Ban Asbestos

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...

Sep 18, 2020

AAJ Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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...

Sep 10, 2020

AAJ Statement on Sen. McConnell's COVID-19 Corporate Immunity Bill

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...

Aug 07, 2020

Book release: "Harvesting Witnesses' Stories” Guides Attorneys on "How to Get Your Client the Second-Best Life in the World by Maximizing Human Damages”

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...

Aug 07, 2020

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Jul 27, 2020

Sen. McConnell's Corporate Immunity Bill Will Cost Lives and Prolong Pandemic

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...

Jul 21, 2020

AAJ Recognizes Member Achievements At 2020 Amped-Up Virtual Convention

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...

Jul 20, 2020

Statement from AAJ President Tobi Millrood on the Passing of Representative John Lewis

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...

Jul 17, 2020

AAJ Announces Tobi Millrood as New President of Plaintiff Trial Bar

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...

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