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
Mountain State’s Per Household Cost Lowest in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new economic study released today by the… Read More
November 20, 2024
Costs Paid in the U.S. Tort System Reach a Record High of $529 Billion WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new economic study released today… Read More
November 20, 2024
The third edition of Tort Costs in America, composed by The Brattle Group and published by ILR, found that the costs and compensation paid… Read More
November 20, 2024
The legal reform community has seen significant victories across various states, marking substantial progress in ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability within the civil justice… Read More
October 31, 2024
Tort inflation is a term that describes the rising costs associated with tort litigation, including higher damage awards, expanded liability theories, and the overall… Read More
October 23, 2024
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… Read More
October 7, 2024
The Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee is examining possible rules to address third-party litigation funding (TPLF) transparency in Texas state courts. This is potentially an… Read More
October 3, 2024
Our civil justice system is designed to resolve disputes and ensure justice, but third-party litigation funders (TPLF) often have a different agenda. Their primary… Read More
September 26, 2024