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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
April 13, 2007
– Attorney General Sues Ten Ohio Companies/State’s Business
Climate Could Suffer
February 9, 2007 - Ohio Chamber Defends Civil Justice Reforms/Lawsuits
Threaten Predictable Legal Climate
February 2, 2007 - Legislature Files Suit Against Secretary of State/
Court to Decide Fate of Governor's Veto
January 12, 2007 – Governor Fires First Shot/Unprecedented Veto
Threatens Jobs
December 2006 – Lawmakers Make Critical Business Climate Improvements
December 15, 2006 – Major Business Victories Won
December 8, 2006 – Civil Justice Reforms Under Attack
December,
2004 - Ohio Chamber Wins Major Victories
December 10, 2004 - Strong Tort Reform Bill Sent to Governor
December 3, 2004 - Last Chance for Meaningful Tort Reform
August 6, 2004 - Asbestos Petitions Approved for Circulation/House
Committee Concludes Summer Hearings on SB 80
July 9, 2004 - Legislator Attendance Low at Summer Tort Reform
Hearings/Voters May Decide Asbestos Reform
June,
2004 - Workplace Safety and Asbestos Reform Bills Win
Approval
May 7,
2004 - House Will Decide Fate of Tort Reform
March 12, 2004 - Action Picks up on Tort Reform Bills
February 13, 2004 - Ohio at Forefront of Obesity Lawsuit Reform
January 30, 2004 - Governor Sends Pro-Business Message, Emphasizes
Jobs
January 23, 2004 - Chamber Backs Employment Lawsuit Fairness Act
January 16, 2004 - Hearings Begin on Silica/Mixed Dust Bill
January 2, 2004 - Second Half of 125th General Assembly Begins
December, 2003 - Ohio's Business Climate Must Become a Priority
December 5, 2003 - Asbestos Bill Scheduled for a Vote
October 17, 2003 - Hearings Begin on Asbestos Litigation Crisis
October 3, 2003 - House Begins Tort Reform Hearings
July, 2003 - Budget Woes Dominate Session
June 13, 2003 - Major Tort Reform Victory Won
June 6, 2003 - Tort Reform Bill Positioned for Senate Vote
May 23, 2003 - Senate Hearings Proceed On Tort Reform Bill
May 2, 2003 - Tort Reform Bill Protects Jobs and Ensures Fairness
April 25, 2003 - Strong Support Needed For Civil Justice Reforms
March 21, 2003 - Critical Legal Reforms Needed
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
• Association Board Member Testifies on Frivolous
Lawsuits Against Restaurants
• Issue: Frivolous Obesity Lawsuits Overview
TRIAL LAWYERS INC.
• Burgers: The Next Cash Cow?
CENTER FOR INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
• Clogging the Legal Arteries with Obesity Lawsuits
• Ohio Chamber Wins Major Victories
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