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UPDATE: House Committee Endorses Asbestos Bankruptcy ‘Transparency’ Proposal

Updated: May 14, 2015

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By a 19-9 vote along party lines Thursday (May 14), the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has decided to send an asbestos bankruptcy transparency proposal to the full House. The legislation, called “FACT,” for Furthering Asbestos Claims… Read More

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Congress’ Judiciary Committees Active On Civil Courts Issues

Posted: May 1, 2015

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The congressional judiciary committees have been active in national civil justice issues, with the House Judiciary looking at “fairness in class actions” and the Senate Judiciary holding a hearing on civil asset forfeiture, which no doubt failed to… Read More

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