A new ILR economic report, Tort Costs for Small Businesses, looks at how America’s small businesses shoulder the skyrocketing commercial liability… Read More
At the beginning of this month, senior officials responsible for the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)… Read More
The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) is close to becoming law. On Nov. 30, the FEPA was included as part of the conference agreement on… Read More
America’s small businesses are vital employers, and they’re essential to the character and health of communities of all sizes. Unfortunately, they are also uniquely exposed… Read More
A little-known U.S. Supreme Court decision could have major ramifications for American businesses that want to do business in different states. Mallory v. Norfolk Southern… Read More
Third party litigation funding (TPLF) is a multibillion-dollar global industry where hedge funds and other financiers invest in lawsuits in exchange for a percentage… Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court’s narrow decision in Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has created an opening for plaintiffs’ lawyers to challenge the modern understanding… Read More
Arbitration is a fairer, faster, and less expensive way to resolve disputes than time-consuming and expensive litigation. FAQs What Is Arbitration? Arbitrat… Read More
On October 31, 25 companies submitted a letter urging the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability to support disclosure and oversight… Read More
Punitive damages awards are intended to punish a defendant’s misconduct and deter future incidents of the same behavior. But over the years, plaintiffs’ lawyers have… Read More
Institutions cannot be taken for granted. Good faith maintenance and participation are required for our institutions to function correctly, and the civil justice system is… Read More
The European Parliament is working on proposals to amend the Product Liability Directive (PLD) that would affect businesses’ abilities to innovate. Adopted nearly 40 years… Read More
The civil justice system was designed to handle disputes in a fair and timely manner. Unfortunately, the system is clogged with lawsuits driven by plaintiffs’… Read More
They can include divorces, child support, class action lawsuits, employment rights, property claims, contract disputes, and personal injury, among others. Civil lawsuits help individuals hold… Read More