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How did consumers fare this legislative session?

April 7, 2015 by wp_support 0 0 0

Now that Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, has passed, it’s time to take a look back at our legislative agenda and ask, how did consumers fare? Oppose Legislation That Would Permit Abusive Debt Settlement Practices HB 387, introduced...

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March 2015 Legislative Update

March 12, 2015 by Georgia Watch 0 0 0

Much has happened at the Capitol since the legislative session began, including the introduction of new bills and updates on our pre-existing legislative agenda. Here are the most pressing updates as we head toward Crossover Day (Friday, March 13). Oppose...

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“Sen. Brandon Beach reintroduces Patient Compensation Act”

February 26, 2015 by Georgia Watch 0 0 0

By: James Swift jswift@neighbornewspapers.com Senate Bill 86, authored by District 21 Sen. Brandon Beach, R-Alpharetta, will drastically overhaul how Georgia handles medical malpractice suits. Not only will the Patient Compensation Act limit how much...

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NEW VERSION OF “PATIENT COMPENSATION ACT” INTRODUCED

February 6, 2015 by Georgia Watch 0 0 0

SB 86, introduced in the Senate on February 4, would significantly harm Georgia consumers by limiting access to the courts in cases of medical negligence. If enacted, the bill would virtually eliminate the right of a Georgia resident to bring a cause of...

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