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ILR Briefly: Louisiana's Liability Environment: Progress and Opportunities for Legal Reform

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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Georgia Tort Reform: New Legislation Will Protect Local Businesses, Workers, Consumers and Boost the Economy

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ILR Briefly: A Step in the Right Direction for MDLs: New Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1

ILR Briefly: Louisiana's Liability Environment: Progress and Opportunities for Legal Reform

ILR Briefly: Georgia's Liability Environment and the Need for Legal Reform

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