Listen as Deirdre Manna of Zurich North America and Adam Shores of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association share a midyear legislative update on tort reform efforts across the U.S. They discuss legislative successes in states such as Florida and Georgia.
The conversation also highlights the expanding coalition working toward fairer legal systems, as well as the challenges that still persist in other states such as Illinois and New York, where new bills threaten to increase costs and liabilities. The guests emphasize the need for ongoing state-level advocacy and coalition building; and share how business involvement is vital for continued progress. Ultimately, these efforts aim to benefit everyday consumers, businesses and the broader economy.
UPDATE: During our conversation, Deirdre Manna mentioned a provision in the “Big Beautiful Bill” that, if passed, would have closed a tax loophole for third party litigation funders. This provision was struck before it was passed.
Record date: 6/27/25
Air date: 7/23/25
In this miniseries, other episodes include:
January 15: 2025 Legislative outlook: Reforming legal system abuse
January 29: Wide implications of third-party litigation funding
February 12: Nuclear verdicts: The drivers, impacts and solutions
February 26: Social Inflation: Missing The role of claims fraud
March 12: Plaintiffs’ tactics: Fueling legal system abuse
March 26: Premises peril: Unpacking legal risks
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.