Litigation Section Takes on Two Key Bills

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Both the Senate and Assembly Judiciary committees have now held hearings on bills related to frivolous lawsuits (AB855/SB 501) and punitive damages (AB 843/SB447). A committee vote is scheduled on both bills in the Senate on Wednesday, January 18, 2006. The Assembly Committee has delayed taking a final vote. This sets the stage for possible votes by the full Legislature within the days following. The Litigation Section Board is actively opposed to both bills.