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Sue Everybody! It's Everybody Else's Fault!

Steve Forbes
Forbes Magazine, March 29, 2004

A recent editorial by Steve Forbes recognizes Common Good and Philip K. Howard for "leading the charge for restoring common sense to our courts" and for calling attention to the legal fear that is "corroding our daily life."

From the editorial:

"Almost instinctively, before doing anything these days, we ask ourselves what our liability might be. Want to coach the local Little League team? You'd better find out what your liability could be. Before a teacher disciplines an unruly student, he'd better be aware of the potential liability."

This editorial is no longer available on-line.