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The U.S. Lawsuit System Costs America’s Small Businesses $160 Billion
A new ILR economic report, Tort Costs for Small Businesses, looks at how America’s small businesses shoulder the skyrocketing commercial liability… Read More
January 4, 2024
Blog
The Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2023 
In the early 1990s, McDonald’s faced a lawsuit over hot coffee and even a Seinfeld episode satirized the case, highlighting U.S. Read More
December 19, 2023
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Key Members of Congress and Senior Department of Justice Officials Express Growing Concerns Over Foreign-Based TPLF
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
December 18, 2023
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Congress Passes Foreign Extortion Prevention Act as Part of 2024 NDAA
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
December 14, 2023
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Vote Now for the Most Ridiculous Lawsuit of 2023
We want to know what you think. Which of these lawsuits is the most ridiculous of 2023? Voting is open between now and December 14… Read More
December 7, 2023
Press Releases
New U.S. Chamber Study Shows Lawsuit System Costs Small Businesses $160 Billion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new economic study, Tort Costs for Small Businesses, released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce… Read More
December 5, 2023
Research
Tort Costs for Small Businesses
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
December 5, 2023
Blog
New ILR Briefly Looks at Personal Jurisdiction and Forum Shopping Post-Mallory
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
November 30, 2023
Videos
Third Party Litigation Funding: A Growing Threat to the U.S. Economy
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
November 16, 2023
Research
ILR Briefly: Personal Jurisdiction After Mallory
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
November 16, 2023
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Litigation Risks in Europe are Growing
It may not be a surprise to some of you that class actions in Europe are on the rise. CMS released its… Read More
November 14, 2023
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Florida Senators Call for Transparency of Foreign Third Party Litigation Funding in U.S. Courts 
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the latest lawmakers calling for transparency when it comes to foreign influence in… Read More
November 9, 2023
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What You Need to Know About Arbitration 
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
November 1, 2023
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25 Companies Submit Letter Urging Congress to Expose TPLF 
On October 31, 25 companies submitted a letter urging the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability to support disclosure and oversight… Read More
November 1, 2023
Blog
Six Scary Food-Related Lawsuits of 2023
In the world of litigation, truth is often stranger than fiction. And when it comes to food, our society has a knack for generating some… Read More
October 31, 2023
Blog
New ILR Research Looks at Increase of Punitive Damages
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
October 18, 2023
Research
ILR Research Review | Volume 10, Issue 2
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
October 9, 2023
Blog
European Parliament Revisions to Product Liability Directive Will Hinder Innovation 
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
October 6, 2023
Videos
Abuse of the Civil Justice System
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
October 5, 2023
Videos
What Types of Lawsuits are Handled Within the Civil Justice System? 
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
October 5, 2023