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ILR Applauds Introduction of Litigation Transparency Act by Rep. Darrell Issa
On February 7, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA 48) introduced the Litigation Transparency Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would require… Read More
February 7, 2025
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U.S. Chamber Applauds the Introduction of the Litigation Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Stephen Waguespack released the following statement on the Litigation Transparency Act that Rep. Darrell… Read More
February 7, 2025
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ILR Briefly: Oklahoma’s Liability Environment and Opportunities for Legal Reform
Oklahoma has a strong legacy of legal reform, but in recent years the state has not been as proactive in tackling emerging liability issues. The… Read More
February 7, 2025
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The Burden of Lawsuit Costs on Texas Households Continues to Rise
The financial impact of tort lawsuit costs on Texas households is becoming increasingly burdensome. Tort costs, which include the expenses associated… Read More
February 7, 2025
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ILR Research Review | Volume 12, Issue 1
The papers covered in this edition of the ILR Research Review provide empirical evidence for America’s lawsuit problem, explore one of its increasingly significant drivers, and offer… Read More
January 29, 2025
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The Growing Burden of Tort Costs on Georgia Households: A Call for Reform 
In Georgia, the financial impact of tort costs on households is becoming increasingly burdensome. Tort costs, which include the expenses associated… Read More
January 24, 2025
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Tort Lawsuit Costs Are Rising For Households in Illinois: Causes and Solutions
In Illinois, the financial burden of tort costs on households is becoming increasingly significant. These costs influence everything from insurance premiums to the overall… Read More
January 8, 2025
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California’s Increasingly High Lawsuit Costs are a Financial Burden on Households
California ranks among the states with the highest tort costs per household in the United States. According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s… Read More
January 3, 2025
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West Virginia Cuts Tort Costs Thanks to State Legal Reform Legislation
West Virginia has emerged as a standout example in the realm of tort reform, demonstrating how strategic legal reforms can significantly reduce tort… Read More
December 19, 2024
Research
101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems: A User’s Guide to Promoting Fair and Effective Civil Justice – Eighth Edition 2024
ILR presents the eighth edition of 101 Ways: A User’s Guide to Promoting Fair and Effective Civil Justice. As with prior editions of 101 Ways, this paper… Read More
December 10, 2024
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Fortress Under Siege: The Hidden Power Behind Litigation Financing
Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) has emerged as a multibillion-dollar global industry, operating largely in secrecy, and driven by profit. A recent Bloomberg Law… Read More
December 6, 2024
Press Releases
New U.S. Chamber Study: West Virginia’s Tort Costs Down, Thanks to Legal Reform
Mountain State’s Per Household Cost Lowest in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new economic study released today by the U.S. Read More
November 20, 2024
Press Releases
New U.S. Chamber Study: Lawsuit System Costs Reach Over $4,200 Per Household
Costs Paid in the U.S. Tort System Reach a Record High of $529 Billion WASHINGTON, D.C. —  A new economic study released today by the… Read More
November 20, 2024
Research
Tort Costs in America: An Empirical Analysis of Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System – Third Edition
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… Read More
November 20, 2024
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Important State Wins for the Legal Reform Community
The legal reform community has seen significant victories across various states, marking substantial progress in ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability within the civil justice system. Read More
October 31, 2024
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What is Tort Inflation?
Tort inflation is a term that describes the rising costs associated with tort litigation, including higher damage awards, expanded liability theories, and the overall financial… Read More
October 23, 2024
Press Releases
U.S. Chamber Applauds the Introduction of the Litigation Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Stephen Waguespack released the following statement on the Litigation Transparency Act that Rep. Read More
October 7, 2024
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Fighting for Transparency in Third-Party Litigation Funding
The Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee is examining possible rules to address third-party litigation funding (TPLF) transparency in Texas state courts. This is potentially an important… Read More
October 3, 2024
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Justice or Profit? Separating Myths from Facts in Third-Party Litigation Funding
Our civil justice system is designed to resolve disputes and ensure justice, but third-party litigation funders (TPLF) often have a different agenda. Their primary objective… Read More
September 26, 2024