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
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
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
The financial impact of tort lawsuit costs on Texas households is becoming increasingly burdensome. Tort costs, which include the expenses associated… Read More
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
In Georgia, the financial impact of tort costs on households is becoming increasingly burdensome. Tort costs, which include the expenses associated… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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