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May 22, 2024

Bipartisan Consensus – It's Time to Remove Section 230 Immunity for Big Tech

WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing: "Legislative Proposal to Sunset Section 230 Of The Communication...

May 20, 2024

Doe v. Grindr: AAJ Statement & Amicus Brief

WASHINGTON, DC – The following is a statement from American Association for Justice Chief Counsel Anji Jesseramsing on the recent amicus brief filing: "Despite allegedly exposing children to sexual abuse on its app, Grindr is claiming it ...

May 17, 2024

"Appalling”: GOP Farm Bill Protects Billion-Dollar Bayer & Chem-Conglomerates Over the Lives of Americans

WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen in response to today’s release of House Republicans’ draft Farm Bill which, if passed, would wipe out state and local public health...

May 07, 2024

Special Update From the CEO

Stand with Us By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice On May 7, the insurance industry threw down the gauntlet, calling for a prolonged tort reform campaign. The Chairman and CEO of Chubb Ltd., Evan Greenberg, during the RISKWORLD confe...

May 01, 2024

Washington Update - May 2024

Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice On May 7, the insurance industry threw down the gauntlet, calling for a prolonged tort reform campaign. The Chairman and CEO of Chubb Ltd., Evan Greenberg, during the RISKWORLD c...

May 01, 2024

"Another Attempt at Sleight-of-Hand”: J&J Hoping Third Time's the Charm to Manipulate Bankruptcy Law

WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen in response to Johnson & Johnson’s announcement today that the multibillion-dollar mega-corporation is making a third attempt to decl...

Apr 09, 2024

AAJ Applauds Bipartisan Senate Hearing Restore Americans' Rights Against Forced Arbitration

Washington, DC — Following a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) applauded the growing bipartisan momentum to protect Americans’ 7th Amendment rights and end the insidious ...

Apr 08, 2024

AAJ Announces Winners of 2024 Student Trial Advocacy Competition

Washington, DC — The American Association for Justice (AAJ) applauds the Baylor University School of Law for winning the 2024 Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). Baylor’s team members include Robert Holland, Duncan Robinson, Ameyali San...

Apr 01, 2024

Washington Update - April 2024

Washington Update By Linda A. Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice I have wonderful news to share. On March 28, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its rule banning many uses of chrysotile asbestos within two years,...

Mar 18, 2024

AAJ Statement on EPA Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos

Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement today that it will prohibit the use of chrysotile asbestos:   ...

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