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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
The third edition of Tort Costs in America, composed by The Brattle Group and published by ILR, found that the costs and compensation paid into the U.S. tort system reached over $529 billion in 2022 – equating to 2.1 percent of U.S. GDP and over $4,200 per U.S. household. The…
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Litigation funders perpetuate the myth that their industry is a benign force that enhances access to justice, suggesting there’s “nothing to see here” when it comes to third-party litigation funding (TPLF). However, this narrative is far from the truth, as this research reveals several concerning patterns: Control Over Litigation: Funders…
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Nuclear verdicts drive up the costs of goods and services, make insurance riskier to offer and more difficult to obtain, and undermine fundamental fairness and predictability in the rule of law. And, as this paper reveals, the problem is getting worse. The latest edition of ILR’s research on nuclear verdicts…
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The papers covered in this edition of the ILR Research Review address a range of areas where the plaintiffs’ bar is working to exploit the civil justice system. As with all of our research, the papers in this Review not only describe each problem, but provide data and evidence that…
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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