American Assoc. for Justice

The May issue of Trial® magazine explores AI-driven discovery, visual aids in depositions, protective orders, and the complexities of police self-investigation. Members can log in to read now at justice.org/Trial. #AAJTrial

AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen issued the following statement after @BankingGOP advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ⬇️

For victims of dangerous carriers, it's a landmark victory. Those who put unsafe drivers on America's roads must be held accountable. law360.com/publicpolicy/a…

#SCOTUS ruled 9-0 in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, that freight brokers cannot use federal preemption to escape negligence claims under state law. The FAAAA's safety exception overrides their preemption defense — resolving a major circuit split.

A new report from @CounteringCrime reveals how Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has enabled online crimes to rise. The findings are a call to action for lawmakers, social media platforms, and the public. Read the full report → counteringcrime.org/230enabledcrim…

“In a decisive bipartisan vote, 207 Democrats and 73 Republicans rejected foreign corporate chemical companies’ effort to gift themselves immunity when their pesticides hurt or kill people.” Read AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen’s full statement ⬇️ justice.org/resources/pres…

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AAJ filed a legal brief in Anderson v. Intel Corp. arguing that a lower court's added requirement for ERISA enforcement actions creates a major hurdle — not found in the law itself — that makes it harder for workers to sue when administrators mismanage their retirement savings.

AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen issued the following statement urging lawmakers to support @RepLuna’s amendment to strike pesticide immunity from the Farm Bill. justice.org/resources/pres…

The ability to hold powerful corporations accountable through jury trials is more critical than ever. The 7th Amendment ensures everyday citizens—not just the wealthy and powerful—decide these cases.

Companies should not be able to limit their liability only to their "intended" market if their products are still sold elsewhere. Read more at the link below. justice.org/resources/rese…

Today, AAJ filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a personal jurisdiction case involving a lithium-ion battery that exploded and caused serious injury, warning against a rule that would let companies sidestep state product liability protections.

The justices stated that the preemption rule on which the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit relied “lacks any foundation in the Constitution, federal statutes, or our precedents.”

#SCOTUS ruled today that injured servicemembers can hold defense contractors accountable when they fail to adequately protect them during their service—a case in which AAJ filed an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs. news.bloomberglaw.com/federal-contra…

“Now, we hope that SCOTUS will protect the rights of Americans…,” said Matthew Wessler with @GuptaWessler. In a joint amicus brief, AAJ and @Public_Justice ask SCOTUS to uphold the Court of Appeals’ decision in Monsanto v. Durnell. Read more ⬇️ justice.org/resources/pres…

A ruling for Monsanto (now Bayer) wouldn't just affect one case — it would strip every American of the right to hold pesticide makers accountable under their state's law. No company should be above the law. justice.org/resources/rese…

Recently, AAJ joined @Public_Justice in urging #SCOTUS to reject Monsanto's effort to seek immunity — which would close courthouse doors to Americans harmed by dangerous pesticide products and let manufacturers evade legal responsibility.

In the April issue of Trial®, plaintiff lawyers from different countries explore cross-border litigation, civil justice systems around the world, and representing immigrants in civil litigation. Members can log in to read now at justice.org/Trial. #AAJTrial

No loophole should stand in the way of survivors' access to justice. Read more ⬇️ justice.org/resources/rese…

Today, AAJ joined @EnoughAbuse, @Public_Justice, & @MDforJustice in urging the Maryland Supreme Court to confirm that the Child Victims Act applies to public school boards—ensuring survivors of school-based sexual abuse can seek justice no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.