State joins growing nationwide litigation funding transparency momentum NASHVILLE — House Bill 2108 was signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. This law requires litigation funders to register with the state, disclose funding agreements to the… Read More
May 20, 2026
The Kansas Legislature has taken bold, decisive action this session to rein in lawsuit abuse and protect businesses and individual taxpayers alike. The Sunflower State… Read More
April 27, 2026
Imagine you run a business. You follow every rule, meet every regulation, and sell a perfectly legal product. Then one day, you get sued. Not… Read More
April 9, 2026
Illinois is one of the most expensive states in the country to defend a lawsuit. WASHINGTON — As affordability remains top-of-mind for Americans across Illinois, the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Legal Reform recently released a … Read More
April 8, 2026
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… Read More
April 1, 2026
Missouri has a real chance to put money back in the pockets of residents, and it starts with tackling tort costs. Tort costs stem from lawsuits and… Read More
March 27, 2026
U.S. Chamber: Utah advances common sense legal reforms, bringing fairness to the state’s civil justice system SALT LAKE CITY – Governor Spencer Cox signed two ILR supported legal reform bills into law that will confront higher costs and frivolous lawsuits. They will help bring fairness… Read More
March 26, 2026
The Big Picture Minnesota lawmakers are considering a proposal that would dramatically expand liability around historic energy use and emissions. Modeling by the U.S. Chamber… Read More
March 24, 2026
On March 10, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) and Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) submitted a joint filing… Read More
March 23, 2026
A Chicago man’s attempt to lead a class action lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has stirred up more than just sauce — it also highlighted… Read More
March 16, 2026
The papers covered in this edition of the ILR Research Review discuss legal reform opportunities in Indiana, the many ethical and practical problems with the… Read More
March 12, 2026
LCJ and ILR submitted a revised proposal to the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules on March 10, 2026, recommending a commonsense amendment to Rule 26(a)(1)(A)… Read More
March 11, 2026
Civil and criminal law are two distinct legal systems operating side-by-side in courtrooms. Whether you are watching a courtroom drama, reading the news, or facing a legal issue… Read More
March 5, 2026
The Aloha State has joined a growing list of states considering policies that could dramatically raise costs for local businesses and households. Lawmakers in Honolulu… Read More
February 23, 2026
According to research from the Institute for Legal Reform, one of Indiana’s most expensive taxes doesn’t appear on any government form. Every Indiana household… Read More
February 17, 2026
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,… Read More
February 13, 2026
Earlier today, civil justice reform champions in the Senate introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026. This legislation, introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley… Read More
February 11, 2026
New Jersey has joined the list of states that may add a huge new cost for businesses and consumers. Lawmakers in Trenton are working… Read More
February 10, 2026
The Consumer Dividend of Legal Reform As we discussed last November, Florida’s groundbreaking legal reforms from 2022-2023 have been yielding tangible savings for consumers. Read More
February 4, 2026
Indiana lawmakers have an important question to answer as they work through this legislative session: will they choose to lower costs for Hoosier households? There… Read More
January 26, 2026