Law Practice
Sep. 9, 2026
Plaintiffs' bar braces for tort reform battles, calls to police its own
Leading plaintiffs' attorneys say fights over wildfires, public entity liability and contingency fees are looming, while some warn misconduct within the profession is giving tort reform advocates ammunition.
Geoffrey S. Wells
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LAS VEGAS -- California plaintiffs' attorneys are preparing for another year of fights over tort reform, wildfire liability and the contingency fee system, while some prominent members of the bar say lawyers also need to confront unethical practices within their own r...
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