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January 29, 2018 In Blog

‘Summary Execution,’ a New Book from Public Justice Foundation Past President Michael Withey

Mike Withey’s book illustrates the importance of the civil justice system, even in cases that begin with a criminal act. Civil remedies are especially important when state authorities are unwilling to go after higher ups due to political pressure.

January 3, 2018 In Blog Court Secrecy

Delayed Federal Investigation of Possible Goodyear Defect Illustrates Another Peril of Court Secrecy

image by Neuble via Flickr By Jennifer Bennett Staff Attorney As we’ve talked about before on this blog, what you don’t know can hurt you. Take Harvey Weinstein, for example, who was allegedly sexually harassing—and then blackballing—women in Hollywood for at least twenty years before…

January 2, 2018 In Blog Consumers' Rights, Forced Arbitration

“Tribal Immunity” May No Longer Be a Get-Out-of-Jail Free Card for Payday Lenders

Public Justice is pleased to announce the publication of a comprehensive, first-of-its kind report that explores both the public face of tribal lending and the behind-the-scenes arrangements. It’s our hope that this report will be a helpful tool for lawmakers, policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, researchers, and state, federal, and tribal officials interested in finding solutions to the economic injustices that result from predatory lending.

December 21, 2017 In Blog Consumers' Rights

Public Justice Wins Huge Ruling on Behalf of Generic Drug Victims in California Supreme Court

image via macwagen on Flickr by Leslie A. Brueckner, Senior Attorney In a huge blow to Big Pharma immunity, the California Supreme Court has just issued a decision of enormous importance to victims of inadequately labeled prescription drugs. In its watershed 73-page ruling in TH…

December 18, 2017 In Updates

Stop secrecy. End harassment.

With the increase in public consciousness and discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace, a nefarious part of many employment contracts and settlement agreements has also come under long overdue scrutiny: non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Public Justice has been at the forefront of the battle against…

November 17, 2017 In Updates Consumers' Rights, Forced Arbitration

Public Justice Statement on Mick Mulvaney Reportedly Being Named CFPB Interim Director

In response to reports that President Trump will name Mick Mulvaney as interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection bureau following Richard Cordray’s departure, Public Justice executive director Paul Bland issued the following statement: We are troubled by reports that President Trump may soon appoint…

November 15, 2017 In Blog

Public Justice Statement on CFPB Director Richard Cordray

Earlier today, Richard Cordray, Director of the CFPB, announced he will be stepping down from the agency at the end of the month. Public Justice’s executive director, Paul Bland, issued the following statement in response to Cordray’s announcement:

November 6, 2017 In Blog Consumers' Rights, Forced Arbitration

Fourth Circuit Throws Out Arbitration Provision With Multiple Unfair Terms

Refuses to “Sanitize” Contract by Letting Bank Agree After the Fact Not to Enforce It By Karla Gilbride Staff Attorney Public Justice’s mission is to fight for ordinary people who are facing economic or social injustice. Often this means fighting against corporations when they engage…

October 30, 2017 In Blog Class Action Preservation, Consumers' Rights, Forced Arbitration

Congress Just Killed Your Right to a Day in Court

But the fight’s not over yet. By Paul Bland Executive Director Last week, 50 Senators joined Vice President Mike Pence to kill one of the most important advances in consumer rights in years. By casting the tie-breaking vote to kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s…

October 10, 2017 In Blog The Environment

Tell Your Senator: Vote ‘No’ On Coal Lobbyist Andrew Wheeler

A climate change denier with close ties to the oil and gas industry currently leads the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Now, President Trump has nominated coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to the second highest position at the EPA. Call the Capitol switchboard now at (202) 224-3121…