The United Kingdom is one of the fastest-growing litigation environments in the world. WASHINGTON — New research from the US Chamber of Commerce Institute… Read More
July 13, 2026
ILR’s new research, International Tort Costs, measures and compares tort system costs in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union’s five largest economies—Germany,… Read More
July 12, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform released the following statement after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed comprehensive third-party litigation funding… Read More
July 8, 2026
When a company gets hauled into a major trade investigation, the assumption is that the opposing party is driving the case. Increasingly, that’s not the whole… Read More
July 7, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) today issued a strong statement of support for the decision by U.S. District… Read More
July 2, 2026
New Jersey is progressing a bill that may add a huge new cost for businesses and consumers. Despite reports that it will ultimately drive up prices for consumers, lawmakers… Read More
June 12, 2026
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… 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… 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. 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… 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… 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… 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… 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. 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
March 5, 2026