ATLANTA — A new nonprofit founded by three high-power lobbying firms is setting its sites on tort reform in Georgia.
Competitive Georgia announced its formation Tuesday, the latest sign that business leaders are preparing a major push for the General Assembly to curb what they see as frivolous lawsuits that drive up the cost of doing business.
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