Press Releases
U.S. Chamber Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Require Transparency of Foreign Investments in U.S. Litigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Harold Kim released the following statement today on the bipartisan introduction of the … Read More
September 14, 2023
Blog
Looking to Join a Class Action Lawsuit? Think Again. 
Have you ever wondered how to join a class action lawsuit? It might seem like a convenient avenue to seek recourse for a harm… Read More
September 13, 2023
Blog
What is Litigation?
Litigation is a formal process where legal disputes are resolved. People can use the civil justice system to handle issues… Read More
September 6, 2023
Blog
The Misuse of Consumer Protection Laws to Pursue Policy Agendas 
Consumers in the U.S. have a wide variety of legal protections at their disposal. One very important set of consumer protections are called UDAPs,… Read More
August 30, 2023
Blog
New ILR Research Highlights Problems of Excessive Trucking Litigation
The trucking industry is the backbone of America’s supply chain and economy. We depend on truckers to deliver important items – like groceries, diapers,… Read More
August 23, 2023
Blog
Pennsylvania Civil Justice Group Asks State Supreme Court to Review Venue Rule Change 
Venue shopping is a well-used tool in the trial lawyer playbook, where plaintiffs’ lawyers “shop” cases by filing them in jurisdictions with reputations for… Read More
August 16, 2023
Blog
Meet ILR’s Summer Legal Fellow: Brea Williams 
This summer, ILR had the privilege of hosting Brea Williams as our legal fellow. Hailing from Woodbridge, VA, Brea has a passion for cutting… Read More
August 10, 2023
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August 9, 2023
Research
French Fries to Fossil Fuels: The Misplaced Reliance on UDAPs to Pursue Policy Agendas
Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices laws (UDAPs) are among the most important legal tools that states have when it comes to protecting their… Read More
August 8, 2023
Blog
Lawsuit Against Burford Gives a Peek Into the Secretive World of Litigation Funding 
Readers of the ILR blog might remember the lawsuit U.S. food distributor Sysco filed against Burford Capital earlier this year, which gave us a… Read More
August 2, 2023
Blog
ADA Lawsuits in California: A Gold Rush for Serial Filers
Author: Arthur Gaus, Partner, Kaufman Dolowich Voluck We can all agree that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important law to… Read More
July 25, 2023
Podcasts
Podcast: Latest U.S. Supreme Court Term Review
On this episode of ILR’s Cause for Action podcast, we reflect on the latest U.S. Supreme Court term, which wrapped up on June 30. Read More
July 20, 2023
Press Releases
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Bill to Combat Foreign Corruption
WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Harold Kim released the following statement today on the reintroduction of the Foreign Extortion Prevention… Read More
July 19, 2023
Blog
Letter to California Bar Urges Action on Mass Arbitration  
Research shows that consumers and employees win more money, more often, and more quickly in traditional arbitration than in litigation. Read More
July 18, 2023
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ILR Research Program
ILR’s mission is to champion a fair legal system that promotes growth and opportunity. ILR’s research supports that mission by exploring the most challenging… Read More
July 14, 2023
Research
Roadblock: The Trucking Litigation Problem and How to Fix It
A critical link in America’s supply chain is under attack. American trucking firms are facing rapid lawsuit inflation, with the average size of verdicts… Read More
July 14, 2023
Blog
Texas Establishes Specialized Business Court
The enactment of Texas House Bill 19, establishing a statewide business court, marked a significant moment for the Lone Star… Read More
July 11, 2023
Blog
If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It: EU’s Flawed Revision to the Product Liability Directive 
Technology is rapidly changing, and governments worldwide are looking to adapt their existing laws to the digital age.   The European Parliament and Council… Read More
July 5, 2023
Blog
Florida Reins in Misleading Trial Lawyer Advertising
UPDATE: On June 23, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1205 into law. What does this mean? Ads for legal services are prohibited from using government agencies’… Read More
June 27, 2023
Blog
New ILR Research Shows Abusive ADA Lawsuits Skyrocketed
The latest ILR research, Preserving Protections, Curbing ADA Litigation Abuse, shows Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits have skyrocketed since… Read More
June 20, 2023