There is an effort currently underway to remove the rights of consumers to seek justice through the court system when they are injured by a product or drug. The issue is preemption, and it would essentially provide companies with immunity from lawsuits despite negligent action on their part. A recent report published by the American Association for Justice (AAJ), explains that federal preemption would circumvent state law by enacting federal policies that override state laws. Beasley Allen's Founding Shareholder, Jere L. Beasley, addresses this critical issue.

Recorded: January 16, 2009

Courtesy of: Beasley Allen Video

Keywords: Community, Community News