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Texans fight asbestos ‘double-dipping’ on state, national level

This week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation designed to stop the practice of “double-dipping” in asbestos litigation. In asbestos litigation, a plaintiff can receive compensation from the defendant, bankruptcy trust funds or both. Supporters of the Ohio legislation … Read More »

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Smith’s House committee passes asbestos trust information bill

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The House Judiciary Committee on Friday passed a bill that would require asbestos bankruptcy trusts to provide more information on exposure claims made to them.
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