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Jul 14, 2020

There Is No Wave of COVID-19 Litigation Threatening to Stall an Economic Recovery

Washington, DC – An analysis of legal filings shows there has been no wave of COVID-19 litigation, undermining demands from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that corporations get legal immunity while more than 130,000 Americans have died from ...

Jun 18, 2020

AAJ Statement in Opposition to Senator Tim Scott's Proposed Law Enforcement Reform Bill

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) CEO Linda Lipsen announcing AAJ’s opposition to the JUSTICE Act introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC): "AAJ commends Congress for addressing this issue ...

Jun 17, 2020

AAJ Statement on House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Law Enforcement Accountability and Practices

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Bruce Stern following today’s hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee on "Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability,...

Jun 13, 2020

AAJ Statement on Introduction of the "End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act"

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen following the introduction of the "End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act"  so that individuals who win fraud or abuse cases aga...

Jun 11, 2020

Oversight Hearing on "Police Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability"

Statement of Bruce Stern, President - June 10, 2020 Statement of Bruce Stern, President Oversight Hearing on "Police Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability" House Committee on the Judiciary June 10, 2020 The American Association for Justice (AAJ) t...

Jun 11, 2020

AAJ Statement on House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Law Enforcement Accountability Practices

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Bruce Stern following today’s hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee on "Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability," which include...

Jun 09, 2020

AAJ Statement on "Qualified Immunity" Issue About to be Debated in the U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen following the introduction of the "Justice in Policing Act of 2020" which contains provisions addressing "qualified immunity," the doctrine that giv...

Jun 02, 2020

Statement from President Bruce Stern, CEO Linda Lipsen and the Officers of the American Association for Justice

"Recent tragic and senseless deaths have us feeling pain, anger, sadness, and outrage. As trial lawyers, we fight for justice and accountability, and it is our mission to stand for those who have been injured, underrepresented, and harmed. We remain resol...

May 12, 2020

AAJ Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Corporate Immunity

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen following today’s hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee on immunity: "What was made clear in the hearing today is...

May 06, 2020

New National Poll Reveals Bipartisan Opposition to Corporate Liability Immunity Related to COVID-19

Washington, DC – A new national poll released today shows bipartisan opposition to giving blanket liability immunity to corporations and employers in cases involving COVID-19 infection. This comes as congressional Republican leadership has call...

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