A recurring theme in political-issue activism is that when activists cannot achieve their desired policy ends through traditional democratic routes, many resort to other means they hope will ultimately have a…
CRC’s Robert Stilson talks about the Lawsuit Lobby on Freedom and Prosperity Radio with Joe Thomas. Trial lawyers play a prominent role in political debates and lobbying, primarily through American…
Most Americans have probably seen or heard advertisements from lawyers in recent months regarding contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Attorneys have reportedly been spending vast sums on…
In the December 2022 issue of “Capital Research,” corruption has long been part of the union label. The Lawsuit Lobby exerts disproportionate influence on the legislative process, often against the…
Most Americans have probably seen or heard advertisements from lawyers in recent months regarding contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Attorneys have reportedly been spending vast sums on…
Understanding the influence of nonprofit activist groups and special interests is key to understanding the country’s sociopolitical landscape. The Lawsuit Lobby promotes the interests of attorneys. While attorneys have every…
Another method of streamlining large numbers of claims is the class action lawsuit, in which one or more named plaintiffs sue on behalf of a large number of unnamed individuals…
The casual observer could certainly be forgiven for thinking the litigation system needs some changes. Academics, advocacy groups, and others have made a variety of recommendations from different perspectives, and…
Plaintiff-side trial lawyers have long been seen as closely aligned with left-of-center politics. A recent report from the Alliance for Consumers looked at the political contributions of eight prominent plaintiff-side…