David Williams

2 months ago | dcjournal.com | David Williams

With a full Senate vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for secretary of Health and Human Services fast approaching, lawmakers must review his background fully. That will help them better understand the implications of confirming him to the post. Among the more troubling of RFK Jr.’s past activities that must be studied is his lengthy career as a mass tort litigation attorney for multiple firms that initiated frivolous, rent-seeking lawsuits against American companies.

Sep 24, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com | Jock Finlayson |David Williams |David Williams

Open this photo in gallery:Natural resource-based goods play an outsized role in Canada's export portfolio. Added together, energy, non-metallic minerals and related products, metal ores, forest products and agri-food make up roughly half of all exports.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJock Finlayson is the chief economist at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association.

Aug 13, 2024 | thecentersquare.com | David Williams

Florida, a major player in championing legal reform bills, put up a strong fight on the issue of outside funding of civil litigation within its courtrooms. It is one of several states that pursued legislative efforts during the 2024 session that would place reasonable controls on a currently unregulated investment practice called third-party litigation funding.

Mar 13, 2024 | ajpmonline.org | Tayla von Ash |Shira I Dunsiger |David Williams |Britta A. Larsen

Abstract Latinas face increased risk for chronic diseases associated with insufficient physical activity (PA). The researchers previously showed that a website-based intervention could increase PA among insufficiently active Latinas, yet rates of meeting national PA guidelines were low. The original intervention was enhanced by adding additional features, content, and points of contact, including via text messaging.

Aug 27, 2023 | myjournalcourier.com | David Williams

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Exorbitant lawsuits carry with them a variety of economic consequences that place a significant strain on American businesses and consumers. A recent study by The Institute for Legal Reform shows litigation costs at an annual rate of 6 percent from 2016 to 2020. That rivals the inflation rates that have hamstrung the economy of late. The problem continues to get worse.