In Virginia, a veto protects abusive lawsuits

In Virginia, a veto protects abusive lawsuits

With new state laws and federal courts cracking down on many types of abusive lawsuits, the plaintiffs’ bar – a perennial source of campaign cash for Democrats – is on the hunt for new ways to trawl for dollars in the courthouse. The trial lawyers’ scramble for cash makes itself visible to the public in all of the usual places.