Cappy remembered as remarkable jurist
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA - May 6, 2009
...Among the figures crowding the Gothic landmark were Gov. Ed Rendell, and Mr. Cappy's successor, Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille. Mr. Rendell recalled how impressed he had been with Mr. Cappy's performance in bringing reform to areas including the state's medical malpractice issues...

Looking for a doc? Here's Rx for info overload
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ (Associated Press) - May 5, 2009
...A: A malpractice lawsuit doesn't automatically mean a doctor has done something wrong. Some doctors, like obstetricians and neurosurgeons, face more litigation than others because of their specialty or the high-risk cases they handle...

Opinion - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas: Competition can cut the costs of health care
Austin American-Stateman, TX - May 5, 2009
...Second, we can lower costs through lawsuit reform. Every victim of medical malpractice should have access to our courts, but our laws must ensure that patients receive reasonable compensation without enriching their lawyers...

Editorial: No to 'tort reform'
The Arkansas Leader, Jacksonville, AK - May 5, 2009
It is always re-assuring when a court does what American jurisprudence expects it to do, which is to ensure that justice is done. The Arkansas Supreme Court met that standard again Thursday, when it struck down two provisions of the state’s “tort reform” law...