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
The Aloha State has joined a growing list of states considering policies that could dramatically raise costs for local businesses and households. Lawmakers in… Read More
February 23, 2026
According to research from the Institute for Legal Reform, one of Indiana’s most expensive taxes doesn’t appear on any government form. Every Indiana household… Read More
February 17, 2026
Indiana’s legacy of legal reform has a been a key driver of the state’s economic momentum. Policymakers have an opportunity to take that momentum… Read More
February 13, 2026
Earlier today, civil justice reform champions in the Senate introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026. This legislation, introduced by Senators Chuck… Read More
February 11, 2026
The Consumer Dividend of Legal Reform As we discussed last November, Florida’s groundbreaking legal reforms from 2022-2023 have been yielding tangible savings… Read More
February 4, 2026
Indiana lawmakers have an important question to answer as they work through this legislative session: will they choose to lower costs for Hoosier households?… Read More
January 26, 2026
Renewed Call for Proportionate EU-level Action on Professional TPLFDownload… Read More
January 21, 2026
In a recent letter and press release from Georgia Attorney General (AG) Chris Carr addressed to major arbitration providers, AG Carr expressed his concern… Read More
January 12, 2026
New Yorkers pay a lot to live in the Empire State. U.S. News and World Report places the state in the bottom 10… Read More
January 9, 2026
Arbitration plays a vital role in offering consumers and employees an efficient forum for resolving disputes, especially as courts face growing constraints. However, the… Read More
December 5, 2025
Pennsylvania taxpayers shoulder the burden for an increasing number of $1 billion+ natural disasters. Figures from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)… Read More
November 20, 2025
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Stephen Waguespack released the following today on the passage out of the House Judiciary Committee of the Protecting… Read More
November 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Stephen Waguespack released the following today on the introduction of… Read More
November 18, 2025
The ambitious legal reforms Florida undertook in 2022 and 2023 are generating dividends—literally. At a recent event in Sarasota, Florida Gov. Ron… Read More
November 13, 2025
Lawsuits targeting the commercial transport industry raise costs all across the economy. Trucking and other commercial transportation move the vast bulk of shipped goods… Read More
October 23, 2025
In September, Reps. Mike Collins (GA-10), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Harriet Hageman (WY-At Large) reintroduced the Lawsuit… Read More
October 20, 2025
Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) has emerged as a troubling force in the civil justice system of the United States and internationally. This practice, where… Read More
October 14, 2025