Catherine Sharkey, Segal Family Professor of Regulatory Law and Policy, has been named by the Association of American Law Schools Section on Torts and Compensation Systems as the recipient of the 2026 ...

The economic loss doctrine limits tort claims in breach of contract cases unless an independent duty exists, ensuring disputes focus on foreseeable damages ...

Gov. Kemp signs tort reform into law, aiming to reduce lawsuit impacts and stabilize insurance rates.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills, SB 68 and 69, into law enacting tort reform. Here is what we know.

Information about the Law Professor Blogs Network.Cristina Tilley has posted to SSRN T he Power of All: Tort in the Age of the Constitution. The abstract provides: Life in a multicultural nation ...

A Legal Pathway to Compensation Claims and Legal Cases in England & Wales – What Is Emotional Distress in Tort Law? Emotional distress refers to significant psychological suffering, such as ...

A recent panel discussion on whether state and local suits against fossil fuel producers are preempted by federal law (and my arguments for why the answer is "no, they are not").

Timothy J. Cavanagh: Illinois toxic tort law would prevent out-of-state companies from evading accountability ... The sun sets on the state Capitol in Springfield on April 29, 2025.