Oklahoma has taken several important steps to reinforce its legacy of positive legal reforms, making changes that should serve as useful examples for other… Read More
The papers covered in this edition of the Review explore the likely impacts of and opportunities to further strengthen the new Federal Rule of… Read More
Australian plaintiffs’ firms have brought 69 class action lawsuits this fiscal year, topping previous records in Australian courts. This worrying… Read More
ILR’s research discusses the introduction and implications of new Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1, which aims to address one of the most important,… Read More
The Chamber has long maintained that advancing effective climate change solutions require citizens, governments, and businesses to work together. What it doesn’t require is… Read More
As the deadline for action looms, Illinois Senate and House Republican leaders have added their voices to the call for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker… Read More
Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) continues to be a major problem in the U.S. legal system. We’ve written extensively about TPLF and its shortcomings, both… Read More
Noting the “negative impact on business attraction efforts and economic development” and the “further burdening of [Illinois’] already underfunded and overburdened court system” that… Read More
Georgia has reached a pivotal moment in its litigation environment with the successful passage of comprehensive legal reform legislation. On April 21, 2025,… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Stephen Waguespack released the following today on the introduction of the Protecting Our Courts from… Read More
Louisiana has taken important steps toward addressing some of the underlying issues that have made the state a challenging liability environment for businesses. However,… Read More
Georgia’s permissive litigation environment is reaching a critical inflection point. On January 30, Governor Brian Kemp unveiled a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at… Read More
Georgia’s permissive litigation environment is reaching a critical inflection point. On January 30, Governor Brian Kemp unveiled a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at… Read More
In 2025, Georgia has an opportunity to achieve landmark legal reforms that will address longstanding flaws in the state’s legal system, making it fairer… Read More