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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
Illinois has developed a reputation for no-injury lawsuits and excessive verdicts. Its courts attract asbestos and class action cases, standing out as a hub for such litigation. While many states have implemented reforms to address excessive liability and lawsuit abuse, Illinois has passed laws that promote unwarranted litigation and forum…
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Indiana’s legacy of legal reform has a been a key driver of the state’s economic momentum. Policymakers have an opportunity to take that momentum further, while improving affordability for Hoosiers by reducing the state’s tort cost burden of nearly $3,000 per household. ILR’s latest research paper examines the status…
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Arbitration plays a vital role in offering consumers and employees an efficient forum for resolving disputes, especially as courts face growing constraints. However, the rise of abusive mass arbitrations aimed at extracting settlements—regardless of whether the claims asserted have any merit—distorts this system, harming businesses, consumers, and employees alike. An…
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Lawsuits targeting the commercial transport industry raise costs all across the economy. Trucking and other commercial transportation move the vast bulk of shipped goods in the United States, whether those goods are going to grocery stores and other retailers, directly to consumers’ front doors, or to some part of a…
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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…
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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