A legal complaint is the initial document filed by a plaintiff to start a lawsuit, outlining the allegations against the defendant and specifying the legal… Read More
August 22, 2024
In recent years, you’ve probably noticed an uptick in ads from law firms promising big settlements or a quick resolution to your legal troubles. In… Read More
August 16, 2024
Trial lawyers are spending vast sums of money on television and digital advertising to recruit new clients and influence juries, all in a bid… Read More
August 8, 2024
When it comes to the judicial system, evidence presented in court must be reliable and relevant. That’s where the rules around exper… Read More
July 31, 2024
The first half of the year is the busiest time for ILR’s state advocacy team as state legislative sessions kick into high gear for either… Read More
July 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform Acting President Stephen Waguespack released the following statement today on the discussion… Read More
July 12, 2024
We’ve previously written about ILR’s recent research paper showing that nuclear verdicts—jury verdicts worth $10 million or more—continue to increase in… Read More
July 11, 2024
In recent years, the growing trend of nuclear verdicts has captivated headlines. Nuclear verdicts refer to jury awards exceeding $10 million, often in personal injury… Read More
June 26, 2024
A June 12 hearing titled “The U.S. Intellectual Property System and the Impact of Litigation Financed by Third-Party Investors and Foreign Entities” in the House… Read More
June 18, 2024
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June 18, 2024
PBS recently aired a gripping, true-life story of a legal system run amok. “Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office,” which first aired… Read More
June 13, 2024
Third party litigation funding (TPLF) allows hedge funds and other financiers to invest in lawsuits in exchange for a percentage of any settlement or judgment. Read More
June 7, 2024
UPDATE: On June 19, Gov. Jeff Landry signed SB 355 into law. The final legislation will put in place limitations on foreign litigation funding, increase transparency… Read More
June 6, 2024
A recent lawsuit filed by Fox Corp. subsidiary Tubi against Keller Postman LLC highlights the pressing issues surrounding the practice of… Read More
June 4, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Massive jury awards of $10 million or more—known as “nuclear verdicts”—continue to increase in… Read More
June 4, 2024
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was signed into law in 1991 to curb the increase of abusive and unwanted telemarketing practices. Due to the… Read More
June 3, 2024
Nuclear verdicts drive up the costs of goods and services, make insurance riskier to offer and more difficult to obtain, and undermine fundamental fairness and… Read More
May 30, 2024
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was signed into law in 1991—when everyone had a landline—to curb the increase of annoying… Read More
May 23, 2024
A private right of action (PRA) is a legal tool often found in federal and state laws that grants an individual or private party the… Read More
May 15, 2024