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Businesses plead with Judiciary Committee for help from coronavirus lawsuits, warn of 'liability cliff'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The business community asked members of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday to ease some of the concerns they will have when it comes time to start fully reopening the economy. -
Lawyers representing Kavanaugh accuser should face ethics investigation, Trump advocate says
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Possible misconduct by attorneys for the woman who made allegations during now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings last year should be investigated, an official close to the hearings said during a recent interview. -
U.S. Senate panel holds hearing on asbestos trust bill
This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, or FACT Act, portion of a bill that passed the House last month. Opponents argue the legislation’s reporting requirements could violate asbestos victims’ privacy. Those in favor of the bill say it’s a necessary “additional check” on the current system.