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Research and Commentary: South Carolina Third-Party Litigation Funding Restrictions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The goal of a trial is to determine whether a defendant has done what the plaintiff claims, what the damages were, if any, and what remuneration the defendant should make. Who pays the plaintiff’s lawyers is immaterial to that determination. -
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Research and Commentary: Rhode Island Third-Party Litigation Funding Restrictions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A 2022 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office confirms funders of plaintiffs’ lawsuits are careful about which suits to support, and that they make sure not to interfere in the conduct of the cases. -
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Research and Commentary: Louisiana Third-Party Litigation Funding Restrictions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -While presented as consumer protection, HB 240 would increase the power of big businesses and large institutions at the expense of the public. -
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Research and Commentary: Iowa Third-Party Litigation Funding Restrictions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Third-party litigation funding is not burdening the nation’s courts. The number of civil lawsuits per year in the United States on the state and federal levels has declined by about one-third since 2012, Consumer Shield reports. -
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Research and Commentary: New Hampshire Third-Party Litigation Funding Restrictions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a bill that would limit Granite State residents’ access to civil courts by imposing new restrictions on plaintiffs in civil lawsuits. -
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Research and Commentary: Idaho Third-Party Litigation Funding Restrictions
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Third-party litigation funding is not burdening the courts. The number of civil lawsuits per year in the United States on the state and federal levels has declined by about one-third since 2012, Consumer Shield reports. -
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Research and Commentary: Minnesota ESG Protection
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill banning the practice of financial institutions refusing service because of a person's political affiliation or “[ESG] factors ... -
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Research and Commentary: West Virginia ESG Proxy-Recommendation Prohibition
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The West Virginia Legislature is considering a bill that would require proxy advisors to disclose whether their recommendations use environment, social, and governance (ESG) scores instead of solely being “based on financial analysis of what actions would enhance investment value” ... -
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Research and Commentary: Missouri Government Contracts ESG Prohibition
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Missouri Legislature is considering a bill preventing the state government from engaging in contracts with financial institutions that discriminate based on ESG scores -
Research & Commentary: Farmer Protection Act Would Provide Protection from ESG for South Carolina’s Agriculture Sector
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the South Carolina House of Representatives, the Farmer Protection Act, which would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure South Carolina’s farmers are not discriminated against by financial institutions based on environmental policy. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and […] -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Bill Would Protect State Pension Funds From ESG
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the Oklahoma Legislature would establish new requirements regarding fiduciary duties and proxy voting for public pension benefit plans in the Sooner State. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions that force companies, entire industries, and society […] -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Bill Would Protect Shareholders from ESG-Driven Proxy Advisor Recommendations
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the Oklahoma Legislature, the Oklahoma Public Finance Protection Act (OPFPA), would establish new requirements regarding fiduciary duties and proxy voting for public pension benefit plans in the Sooner State. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions […] -
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Research and Commentary: Iowa ESG Protection
Publication -Research and Commentaries -These powerful investment firms and financial institutions have increasingly used ESG scores as a risk assessment mechanism to force companies, entire industries such as agriculture, and society at large to advance politically motivated, subjective goals. -
Research & Commentary: Arizona Bill Would Protect Shareholders from ESG-Driven Proxy Advisor Recommendations
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the Arizona State Legislature would establish new requirements regarding fiduciary duties and proxy voting for public pension benefit plans in Arizona. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions that force companies, entire industries, and society at […] -
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Colorado Considers Restricting Warrantless License Plate Tracking
Publication -A bipartisan bill under consideration in the Colorado General Assembly would limit the government's use of historical location information after tracking people in the state. -
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Plight of Rural Hospitals Draws Congressional Attention
Publication -Addressing the growing practice of urban hospitals reclassifying themselves as both urban and rural healthcare facilities, Reps. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) and Carol Miller (R-West Virginia) on February 5, 2026 introduced the “Defend Rural Hospitals Act.” “Urban hospitals are double-dipping into rural-intended benefits through the ‘dually classified loophole,’” stated a Fact Sheet from Rep. Taylor’s office. […] -
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Prasad Out Again at FDA after Halting Drug Over Trial Results
Publication -Vinay Prasad, M.D., is out again as the chief medical and scientific officer for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Last July, Prasad tendered his resignation in the wake of a fiery attack by political activist Laura Loomer, who labeled him a “progressive leftist saboteur” after he demanded that the manufacturer of an experimental […] -
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Prasad Departure Renews Debate on Limiting FDA Approval to Safety Only
Publication -In 1962, after the thalidomide tragedy, Congress passed a law requiring drug manufacturers to prove their drugs were safe but also effective before they could market them. The regulations set off a debate, especially in the last few decades, over whether patients should have access to “safe” drugs, even if clinical trials show they may […] -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Senate Considers Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Wisconsin Senate recently considered Senate Bill 123, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It would also ensure […] -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin State Assembly Considers Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Wisconsin State Assembly recently considered Assembly Bill 133, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It would also […] -
Research & Commentary: Utah Legislature Considers Disclosure Requirements Related to UCC Article 8 and Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Utah Legislature recently considered House Bill 543, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would require securities intermediaries to provide clear disclosures to account holders when their financial assets are subject to conditions that could affect priority in […] -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Senate Considers Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Tennessee Senate recently considered Senate Bill 2214, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It would also ensure […] -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee House Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Tennessee House of Representatives recently considered House Bill 2611, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It would […] -
Research & Commentary: South Dakota House Considers Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The South Dakota House of Representatives recently considered House Bill 1248, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It […]
