What happened: The U.S. civil justice system is “increasingly failing to fulfill its basic duty of providing an efficient, consistent and even-handed system for resolving civil disputes.” The result: a meteoric increase in the number of frivolous lawsuits and record-breaking jury awards – which ultimately plagues households and businesses with massive legal costs. Read more
In his words: “The plaintiffs’ bar has become a potent political force in many states, and some state politicians and judges seem willing to stack the deck against defendants to satisfy this powerful interest group. The readiness of others to skew the justice system seems to reflect progressive ‘social justice’ ideas that courts should act as redistributionist Robin Hoods in what they see as the primal struggle between a privileged oppressor class and everyone else.” – William P. Barr, U.S. attorney general under Presidents George H.W. Bush (1991–1993) and Donald Trump (2019–2020)
TLR Thoughts: The explosion of excessive and arbitrary damage awards is unsustainable and signals a legal system out of balance. The problem, however, extends beyond the courtroom. Plaintiff attorneys are increasingly exerting influence in the halls of state capitols nationwide, allying themselves with Republican members to stymie lawsuit reform efforts. TLR continues to advocate for smart reforms that protect victims’ day in court while also restoring balance and transparency to our court system.
What happened: Uber has filed its third racketeering lawsuit this year against a group of personal injury lawyers and medical providers who allegedly directed Uber passengers to “’pre-selected medical providers’ who submitted inflated bills to treat negligible or non-existent injuries from minor collisions.” Read more
Tell me more: The suit alleges that passengers were funneled to specific doctors who submitted excessive bills for negligible or non-existent injuries, allowing personal injury lawyers to secure fraudulently induced settlements by exploiting California’s state-mandated $1 million rideshare insurance requirement. Uber says one medical bill was 10 times the norm.
Worth noting: The cost of these fraudulent lawsuits is ultimately passed down to customers in the form of higher trip fares.
TLR Thoughts: The improper coordination between certain personal injury lawyers and certain medical providers contributes to skyrocketing insurance premiums and undermines public trust in the civil justice system. The prevalence of these schemes in all corners of the nation highlights the urgent need for meaningful reforms that promote transparency, discourage fraudulent legal practices and ensure the civil justice system serves Texans, not those who exploit it.
What happened: The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), the first major U.S. stock exchange to launch in decades, plans to begin trading in the second half of 2026. Read more
Why it matters: The TXSE emerges as some U.S. companies have expressed concerns with the regulatory environment and fee structures of existing exchanges. TXSE, by contrast, aims to offer reduced compliance burdens, lower listing and transaction fees and a more flexible regulatory environment, among other benefits.
TLR Thoughts: Texas is the preeminent state for business growth and innovation, and the impending launch of the TXSE further underscores the Lone Star State’s prominence when it comes to economic leadership. Notably, in the recent Texas Legislative Session, TLR and TXSE supported bipartisan legislation (SB 29) increasing the legal certainty and predictability corporations need when determining where to incorporate and grow.
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