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
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
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
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
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
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
ILR Comment Letter on FARA NPRM – March 2025Download… Read More
March 5, 2025
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
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
On February 7, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA 48) introduced the Litigation Transparency Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would… Read More
February 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Stephen Waguespack released the following statement on the Litigation Transparency Act that Rep. Read More
February 7, 2025
Oklahoma has a strong legacy of legal reform, but in recent years the state has not been as proactive in tackling emerging liability issues. Read More
February 7, 2025
The financial impact of tort lawsuit costs on Texas households is becoming increasingly burdensome. Tort costs, which include the expenses… Read More
February 7, 2025
The papers covered in this edition of the ILR Research Review provide empirical evidence for America’s lawsuit problem, explore one of its increasingly significant drivers, and… Read More
January 29, 2025
In Georgia, the financial impact of tort costs on households is becoming increasingly burdensome. Tort costs, which include the expenses… Read More
January 24, 2025
In Illinois, the financial burden of tort costs on households is becoming increasingly significant. These costs influence everything from insurance premiums to the… Read More
January 8, 2025
California ranks among the states with the highest tort costs per household in the United States. According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal… Read More
January 3, 2025
West Virginia has emerged as a standout example in the realm of tort reform, demonstrating how strategic legal reforms can significantly reduce… Read More
December 19, 2024
ILR presents the eighth edition of 101 Ways: A User’s Guide to Promoting Fair and Effective Civil Justice. As with prior editions of 101 Ways, this… Read More
December 10, 2024
Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) has emerged as a multibillion-dollar global industry, operating largely in secrecy, and driven by profit. A recent Bloomberg… Read More
December 6, 2024