Supporters of Senate Bill 68 argued tort reform is needed to reverse a pattern of excessive jury awards they said are driving up insurance premiums.
Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for March 22, 2025
The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at March 22, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from March 22 drawing …
EuroLife strengthens its position in wake of economic crisis
Marking “the most serious recession since the Turkish invasion in 1974”, according to Cyprus’ Finance Minister Harris Georgiades, the crisis created a troubling climate for businesses. GDP dropped 5.4 …
Bayer hit with $2 billion Roundup verdict in Georgia cancer case
Bayer was ordered by a jury in the U.S. state of Georgia to pay about $2.1 billion to a plaintiff who claimed the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, the plaintiff’s law firms said late …
Georgia Senate passes bill that would make it harder to sue businesses
The bill would overhaul Georgia’s civil litigation system and make it harder to sue businesses for things that happen on their property, a concept known as premises liability. T …
As deadline looms, Georgia House passes lawsuit reform bill
One of Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priorities took another step toward passage when the state House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at reforming Georgia’s civil liability laws.
Georgia House of Representatives passes controversial tort reform bill
A bill that would limit certain lawsuits in Georgia is one step closer to becoming law. The House of Representatives voted 91-82 to pass Senate Bill 68 on Thursday. The bill now heads back to the …
Georgia’s legal system is poised for an overhaul after a multiyear push
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s measure to limit lawsuits in Georgia received House approval Thursday, poising the state’s litigation landscape for a controversial overhaul after a lengthy lobbying …
New legislation offers Georgia farmers pathway to cheaper property taxes. Here’s how
On Tuesday, the Georgia Senate passed a bill and a resolution affecting farmers’ property taxes, if approved by voters. Here’s what we know.
GA lawmaker asks for investigation to see if major insurance companies are hiding profits
Rising insurance costs in Georgia are one of the main reasons Gov. Brian Kemp has cited for pushing for tort reform this legislative session.