Blog
We Agree: “An Efficient Justice System Is a Prerequisite for Democracy.” So, Enact TPLF Safeguards
In his recent article, “A Call for European Courts to Get Back on Track – Litigation Funding and Justice System Reform,” Kevin Demoulin,… Read More
August 11, 2025
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Oklahoma’s Tort Reform Package to Protect Businesses and Consumers 
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
August 5, 2025
Research
ILR Research Review | Volume 12, Issue 2
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
July 31, 2025
Letters, Comments, Petitions
Statement for the Record — House Judiciary Courts and IP Subcommittee Hearing on Foreign Influence in the US Courts
ILR Statement for the Record – Foreign Abuse of U.S. CourtsDownload… Read More
July 30, 2025
Blog
In Australia, Plaintiffs’ Firm and Funder Paydays Come from Taxpayers
Australian plaintiffs’ firms have brought 69 class action lawsuits this fiscal year, topping previous records in Australian courts. This worrying… Read More
July 10, 2025
Research
ILR Briefly: A Step in the Right Direction for MDLs: New Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1
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
June 30, 2025
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Addressing Climate Change Needs Cooperation – Not Frivolous Litigation
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
June 27, 2025
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Veto Momentum Builds for Illinois’ Jurisdiction Expanding Bill
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
June 23, 2025
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Reforming Federal Tax Treatment of Third-Party Litigation Funding: Why It’s Time for Change
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
June 13, 2025
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Businesses Reach Out to Illinois Governor Requesting Veto to Jurisdiction Expanding Bill
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
June 11, 2025
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Plaintiffs’ Firms Manufacture Lawsuits and Seek to Control Media – and They’re Proud of It
During the Spring 2025 Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) conference, marketed as a place for plaintiffs’ attorneys to “learn the… Read More
June 10, 2025
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Illinois House Amendment #2: What IL’s Jurisdiction Change Means for Out-of-State Corporations
In a late session move, Illinois Rep. Jay Hoffman (D) filed House Amendment #2 to SB 26, proposing a dramatic shift in Illinois’… Read More
May 30, 2025
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Georgia Gov. Kemp Signs Legal Reform Bill to Protect Businesses and Consumers
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
April 23, 2025
Press Releases
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applauds Introduction of New Bill to Prevent Foreign Manipulation in U.S. Courts
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
April 8, 2025
Research
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,… Read More
April 2, 2025
Blog
Georgia Tort Reform: New Legislation Will Protect Local Businesses, Workers, Consumers and Boost the Economy 
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
March 11, 2025
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Georgia Tort Reform: New Legislation Will Protect Local Businesses, Workers, Consumers and Boost the Economy 
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
March 11, 2025
Research
ILR Briefly: Georgia’s Liability Environment and the Need for Legal Reform
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
February 28, 2025
Blog
The ExxonMobil Lawsuit: Foreign Entities Funding Lawsuits to Target American Businesses
Foreign entities are exploiting the lack of transparency in our legal system by funding litigation to undermine our economic and… Read More
February 10, 2025