Limits

Federal Lawsuit Over Credit Card Late Fee Limits Returns to Texas Court

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Fort Worth, Texas – A federal lawsuit challenging the new limits on credit card late fees will continue to be heard in Texas. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided on Friday to reverse the previous ruling by federal Judge Mark Pittman, who had moved the case to Washington, D.C. Pittman had argued that the case should not be heard in Texas since the majority of the plaintiffs and attorneys involved, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), have ties to D.C. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Chamber … Read more

Colorado Oilfield Worker Awarded $30 Million After Fracking Tank Explosion, But State Law Limits Payout

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GREELEY, Colorado — A Colorado jury has awarded $30 million to an oilfield worker who suffered severe injuries in a fracking tank explosion in Weld County four years ago. However, due to state law limitations on damage payouts, the worker will not be able to collect the full amount. This verdict comes as a group called Coloradans for Accountability, supported by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, is pushing for a ballot initiative to eliminate the cap on non-economic damages in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. The injured worker, Steven Straughen, who is a married … Read more

Trump’s Unorthodox Legal Strategy: Attacking Judges and Ignoring Court Limits

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump continues to face legal battles, and his approach in the courtroom has raised eyebrows among legal experts. Rather than following conventional advice, Trump has adopted a strategy of attacking and intimidating the judges who will ultimately decide his fate. This tactic was on full display in a recent fraud trial in New York, where Trump declared the proceeding a “political witch hunt” and delivered a campaign-style speech, despite the judge’s warning to stick to the facts of the case. Trump’s behavior in the courtroom mirrors his actions outside … Read more

Georgia Republican Legislators Contemplate Health Care Expansion and Lawsuit Limits in 2024 Session

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Atlanta, Georgia – As the Georgia General Assembly kicks off its 2024 regular session, one of the major debates centers around whether Republicans will finally agree to expand health care for low-income adults under the state’s Medicaid program. Republican House Speaker Jon Burns has expressed his interest in exploring the idea, while Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is willing to consider it. However, Gov. Brian Kemp has been in favor of a more limited expansion of coverage. With it being an election year, state lawmakers will likely focus on measures that please their supporters and … Read more