Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), issued the following statement applauding Governor Scott Walker for signing into law the Transparency in Private Attorney Contracting Act (AB 27). The law promotes transparency and limits contingency fees when the State of Wisconsin hire outside private plaintiffs’ lawyers. Continue reading “U.S. Chamber Applauds Signing of Nation’s Strongest Outside Counsel Sunshine Law”
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Wisconsin Reforms Draw National Attention
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Wisconsin Senate passed AB 27, Transparency in Private Attorney Contracting (TIPAC), on a bipartisan vote, 23-10 (five Democrats joined all 18 Republicans). The U.S. Chamber applauds AB 27 as “Nation’s Strongest Outside Counsel Sunshine Law,” while the American Tort Reform Association proclaimed to its national audience that the “New Law Will Help Make Wisconsin More Attractive to Employers.” Continue reading “Wisconsin Reforms Draw National Attention”
WCJC Applauds Wisconsin Senate for Passing Pro-Business, Transparency Legislation
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Wisconsin Senate passed Assembly Bill 27, which provides transparency when the State of Wisconsin hires private plaintiff attorneys’ on a contingency fee basis. The bill passed on a bipartisan basis, 23-10, and will be sent to Gov. Scott Walker for his signature. Continue reading “WCJC Applauds Wisconsin Senate for Passing Pro-Business, Transparency Legislation”
Busy Fall Floor Session Anticipated
The first portion of the 2013-14 legislative session was very busy for the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC). Numerous bills supported by WCJC received public hearings, passed the Assembly and now await action in the Senate. We fully expect the Senate to take up an pass several WCJC supported bills when the Legislature reconvenes this fall. Continue reading “Busy Fall Floor Session Anticipated”
Assembly Advances Civil Justice Legislation
The Wisconsin Assembly today passed three bills, AB 19, AB 27 and AB 139, that will improve Wisconsin’s litigation climate, making Wisconsin a more attractive place to do business.
Video of the floor debate is available from WisconsinEye. Continue reading “Assembly Advances Civil Justice Legislation”
Reform Bills Moving Forward
The past few weeks have been very active for WCJC. The Assembly and Senate Judiciary Committees have held a number of public hearings on bills supported by WCJC and its Partners. Below is a summary of each bill and its current status. Continue reading “Reform Bills Moving Forward”
Hearing Scheduled for Transparency in Government Retention of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Bill
The Assembly Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing next Thursday, March 28 beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Assembly Bill 27, Transparency in Private Attorney Contracting. AB 27 is one of the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council’s top priorities.
To learn more about the bill, please see WCJC’s talking points. Also, click here to read a Wall Street Journal editorial by former Florida Attorney General and Congressman, Bill McCollum. Congressman McCollum will testify at the public hearing next week.
Please consider registering in favor of the bill on the Government Accountability Board’s website and slipping the bill at the public hearing on the 28th.
As always, please contact Bob Fassbender or Andy Cook with any questions.
Legislation Introduced Provides Transparency in Government Retention of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys on Contingency Fee Basis
Rep. Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) and Sen. Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) have introduced legislation (SB 19) that provides greater transparency and oversight when the State of Wisconsin hires private plaintiffs’ attorneys on a contingency fee basis. Continue reading “Legislation Introduced Provides Transparency in Government Retention of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys on Contingency Fee Basis”