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Pennsylvania must enact reforms to make the state’s legal system fair, predictable, and even-handed. True, permanent, and comprehensive legal reform would create jobs and stimulate investment in the Commonwealth while actually reducing the expenses of state, municipal, and school district governments. Injured parties must be treated fairly, but justice doesn’t have to come at a price that threatens innovation, competition, and profitability.

New York Corruption Trial Turns Spotlight On Hefty Legal Fees Related To Asbestos Compensation Trusts

November 10, 2015 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse | Regulatory Reform

The corruption trial of former Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, is pulling back the curtain on some of the cozy relationships and lucrative transactions involving lawyers representing victims of asbestos exposure. The prosecution in the trial in Manhattan Federal Court is arguing that Silver was involved in a kick-back scheme, where ...

Pipeline Project a “Godsend”

February 10, 2015 | Energy | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse

An ordinary air permit process for a pump station to an underground natural gas line in Lebanon County is getting extraordinary attention. Nearly 500 people asked the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to hold a public airing on the impact of the project; only 40 of those requests came from local residents. Pumps for natural ...

Tom Corbett: An Appreciation

In his four statewide campaigns for public office, Tom Corbett presented himself as the candidate who would make the tough decisions and do the right thing. As he now concludes a decade of public service to our Commonwealth, he has proven himself to be a man of his word. While governor, Tom Corbett stopped the ...

PMA Bulletin – April 10, 2014

Strong Showing for Governor Corbett at Annual Conservative Event Governor Tom Corbett earned praise last Friday from the “dean” of the conservative movement in Pennsylvania. Emphasizing the administration’s pro-growth efforts, Frederick W. Anton III told a crowded ballroom at the 25th annual Pennsylvania Leadership Conference in Camp Hill that he was “100 percent behind the ...

PMA Bulletin – March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse

Miller’s Legislation Clears House A February indictment of ten self-proclaimed union “THUGS” on federal conspiracy and racketeering charges turned out to prove what State Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) had been identifying for years. The graphic descriptions of deplorable behavior in the indictment provided the final boost for Miller’s legislation that brings a “measure of civility” ...

PMA Bulletin – Corbett Budget Reaction

“You Can’t Go Wrong” — Reaction to Governor Tom Corbett’s 2014 Budget Address In his annual budget address this week, Governor Tom Corbett reiterated his pro-growth vision for Pennsylvania, continuing fiscal restraint while upholding state government’s responsibilities to the commonwealth’s citizens. Governor Corbett placed the need for private sector growth on an equal station with adequately ...

“PMA Perspective” Program to Bring Legislative Issues to Life

“PMA Perspective” Program to Bring Legislative Issues to Life PMA is pleased to announce the launch of a new half-hour cable program, “PMA Perspective”. The show will air on the Pennsylvania Cable News Network (PCN) and will focus on how policies enacted in Harrisburg and Washington impact manufacturers, job creators, and the overall health and ...

PMA Bulletin: October 9, 2013

October 09, 2013 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse | Workforce/Education

Labor Reform Says: “You Broke It, You Bought It” Lady Justice is depicted wearing a blindfold and holding balanced scales, representing impartiality. But in Pennsylvania, the scales are tipped in favor of organized labor. Union protectionism in Pennsylvania goes so far that it actually permits certain activities that would send anyone else to jail. Now, ...

PMA Bulletin — August 28, 2013

August 28, 2013 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse

Stop Big Labor’s Protection Racket

PMA Bulletin — May 22, 2013

May 22, 2013 | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse

Study: Liability Costs Weaken Our Global Competitive Stance American businesses have the highest liability costs in the world by a mile, according to a study from the Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). The good news is that the results of a poll, also commissioned by ILR show, people blame the excess costs on the ones ...