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The Institute for Legal Reform shines a light on what is wrong in the legal system. We conduct cutting-edge research and advance pragmatic solutions. We then tirelessly advocate for those solutions with Congress, state legislatures, federal regulators, international policymakers and the courts to effect meaningful change. Read Our Latest Research
Municipality litigation is an increasingly prevalent feature of the civil tort landscape—and that’s no accident. Over the last few decades, plaintiffs’ lawyers have assembled and honed a mass municipality litigation playbook that maximizes their paydays while delaying relief for injured people and undermining the authority of state attorneys general. This…
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ILR’s research discusses the introduction and implications of new Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1, which aims to address one of the most important, long-standing problems in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) process: the lack of meaningful early vetting of claims. This is an especially urgent problem to solve because,…
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Louisiana has taken important steps toward addressing some of the underlying issues that have made the state a challenging liability environment for businesses. However, much work remains to be done. This research paper outlines the recent legislative and judicial history of legal reform in Louisiana, then identifies several areas of…
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In 2025, Georgia has an opportunity to achieve landmark legal reforms that will address longstanding flaws in the state’s legal system, making it fairer for consumers and businesses and bolstering growth and prosperity for the future. Governor Brian P. Kemp underlined the urgency of getting legal reform done in…
Read MoreAmerica has the most costly legal system in the world according to an ILR study, and 87% of American voters view the number of “meritless” lawsuits in the country as a problem. To be sure, the American legal system is complex, and the abuses are occurring on many levels. Please explore our Issues Section to learn more about the various issues impacting our legal system and what ILR is doing to advance reform on many fronts.
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