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ILR Briefly: Louisiana's Liability Environment: Progress and Opportunities for Legal Reform

Louisiana has taken important steps toward addressing some of the underlying issues that have made the state a challenging liability environment for businesses. However, much work remains to be done. This research paper outlines the recent legislative and judicial history of legal reform in Louisiana, then identifies several areas of…

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ILR Briefly: Louisiana's Liability Environment: Progress and Opportunities for Legal Reform

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ILR Briefly: Oklahoma’s Liability Environment and Opportunities for Legal Reform

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Georgia Gov. Kemp Signs Legal Reform Bill to Protect Businesses and Consumers

Latest Content

Overloaded: The Massive Lawsuit Burden for America’s Truckers

Retroactive Penalties: A Huge New Expense for Massachusetts Households

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We Agree: "An Efficient Justice System Is a Prerequisite for Democracy." So, Enact TPLF Safeguards

Oklahoma's Tort Reform Package to Protect Businesses and Consumers

Statement for the Record -- House Judiciary Courts and IP Subcommittee Hearing on Foreign Influence in the US Courts

Chorus of Voices Urging IL Forum Shopping Veto Grows Louder

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ILR Briefly: A Step in the Right Direction for MDLs: New Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1

ILR Briefly: Louisiana's Liability Environment: Progress and Opportunities for Legal Reform

ILR Briefly: Georgia's Liability Environment and the Need for Legal Reform

ILR Briefly: Oklahoma’s Liability Environment and Opportunities for Legal Reform

Explore Our Issues by Location or by an Issue Topic