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The verdict is in and it's not good. California is one of the most litigious states in the nation.

How bad is it? It's bad. Nearly 1.4 million lawsuits are filed in California every year. While some of these lawsuits have merit, many do not and these lawsuits are costing each and every one of us.

California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) is a nonpartisan grassroots movement of concerned citizens and businesses who are fighting against lawsuit abuse in California.

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Shopt Till You Drop at Great Bargains Galore at the CALA Online Auction Gonig on NOW!!! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Maryann Marino   
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 09:15

Shop Till You Drop at Great Bargains Galore all at the CALA Online Auction Going on Now!

Indulge in a Volcanic Ash Mud Bath at the beautiful Indian Springs Resort located in quaint Calistoga. ..Enjoy some good old fashioned American food by bidding on a gift card from Los Angeles' Barney's Beanery or Colombo's Italian Restaurant, Newport Beach's Galley Café, or Sacramento’s Squeeze Inn…

Soar Like an Eagle and let your heart enjoy the freedom of flight in a sailplane for two passengers at Warner Springs Airport in Warner Springs, California. Bid on this one of a kind experience to receive your Sky Sailing flight ticket. You will receive a certificate that certifies you a Scenic Ride for Two or an Introductory Flight.

Ready to relax? Plan your Hawaiian vacation now by bidding on a wonderful four night stay with Ocean View Accommodations at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel, ideally located on beautiful Maui, voted the Best Island in the World by readers of Conde Nast Traveler.

By bidding on our online auction you will help California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse fight for civil justice reform! The auction has some great deals, fun getaways, and unique experiences. But hurry, the auction closes on March 31st!!!

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Gubernatorial Candidate’s Platform Calls for less Lawyers PDF Print E-mail
Written by Marko Mlikotin, Northern California Regional Director   
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 14:39
The Sacramento Bee reports that Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman and former EBay CEO released a detailed policy agenda Tuesday. Among the candidate's proposals is a call to reduce the number of state lawyers. It is laudable that Whitman and other candidates have made reforming our legal system a major campaign issue. But beware, a number of candidates for Governor, Attorney General and the State Legislature are silent on whether they intend to protect California small business owners and consumers from abusive lawsuits. Since California has the distinction of being one of the nation's most litigious states, every voter has the responsibility of demanding legal reforms that are critical to our State's economic recovery. Call attention to candidates who don't embrace reform, but readily accept campaign contributions from personal injury attorneys. Click here to see if your State Legislator is too cozy with lawyers or call a candidate's campaign headquarters to ask them directly - "how much money have you accepted from personal injury lawyers and other plaintiff attorneys?" Their answer may sway your vote on Election Day.
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CALA in the News

 
Legal Newsline: Justice Moreno: ArbitrationBecoming "Judicialized" PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 26 February 2010 00:00

Executive Director Tom Scott was quoted in a article on Legalnewsline.com titled, Justice Moreno: Arbitration Becoming 'Judicialized.' Scott pointed out that arbitration takes pressure off the state's overloaded civil docket. Here is what he had to say:

"The point of arbitration is to resolve legal issues outside of the courtroom in an effort to avoid the time and expense involved in the court process. It's often faster and fairer and saves time, money and stress for everyone involved," Scott said. "The biggest critics of arbitration are often the personal injury bar, because it eliminates their chances at walking away with millions in attorney fees."

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San Diego Business Journal: Battle Over Legal Reform Goes on Offense PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 12 February 2010 07:54
San Diego Regional Director Lorie Zapf had a commentary published in the San Diego Business Journal titled, "Battle Over Legal Reform Goes on Offense."   Zapf highlighted the three key refoms the governor says he plans to ask the state legislature to address this session in order to bring both fairness and predictability to business owners. Here is what she had to say:

"Reforming our legal system is one of the most overlooked, yet powerful and effective ways California lawmakers can help small businesses grow and local economies thrive. Now Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recognizes that legal reform is integral to helping businesses flourish and create jobs.

"He has included legal reform as a top priority in his California Jobs Initiative, which calls for creating or retaining 100,000 jobs. The initiative also calls for eliminating frivolous lawsuits that punish California’s small businesses, saying, “Unfair and frivolous suits impact where companies locate or expand.”

"Government policy should create the conditions necessary for businesses to thrive and create jobs … not pile on more taxation, regulation and litigation that kill jobs and hurt small business."

The whole article can be found here (subscription only).

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