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ILR’s New Video Series Discusses the Civil Justice System
What is the civil justice system? ILR’s new three-part video series answers that important question and more. The series highlights the types of cases handled… Read More
October 5, 2023
Blog
Quiz: Do You Know What it Takes to Serve on a Jury?
We loved Amazon’s new hit reality show Jury Duty so much that it inspired us to ask: Do we actually know what it takes… Read More
September 27, 2023
Videos
WATCH: French Fries to Fossil Fuels: The Misplaced Reliance on UDAPs to Pursue Policy Agendas
Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices laws (UDAPs) are vital for safeguarding consumers but are increasingly being employed by state attorneys general and private litigants… Read More
September 22, 2023
Research
Unfinished Business: Curbing Excessive Punitive Damages Awards
Once rare and relatively modest in amount, punitive damages awards are now an outsized and common feature in America’s civil litigation landscape. Over the last… Read More
September 21, 2023
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House Oversight Committee Holds Hearing on Third Party Litigation Funding 
Congressional attention on the third party litigation funding (TPLF) industry is heating up. We reported last week on a bipartisan bill… Read More
September 20, 2023
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Bipartisan Federal Legislation Tackles Foreign Influence in Third Party Litigation Funding 
A bipartisan effort in Congress is underway to shine a spotlight on the secretive world of third party litigation funding (TPLF). Sens. John Kennedy (R-LA),… Read More
September 15, 2023
Press Releases
U.S. Chamber Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Require Transparency of Foreign Investments in U.S. Litigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Harold Kim released the following statement today on the bipartisan introduction of the … Read More
September 14, 2023
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Looking to Join a Class Action Lawsuit? Think Again. 
Have you ever wondered how to join a class action lawsuit? It might seem like a convenient avenue to seek recourse for a harm you… Read More
September 13, 2023
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What is Litigation?
Litigation is a formal process where legal disputes are resolved. People can use the civil justice system to handle issues including… Read More
September 6, 2023
Blog
The Misuse of Consumer Protection Laws to Pursue Policy Agendas 
Consumers in the U.S. have a wide variety of legal protections at their disposal. One very important set of consumer protections are called UDAPs, or… Read More
August 30, 2023
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New ILR Research Highlights Problems of Excessive Trucking Litigation
The trucking industry is the backbone of America’s supply chain and economy. We depend on truckers to deliver important items – like groceries, diapers, and… Read More
August 23, 2023
Blog
Pennsylvania Civil Justice Group Asks State Supreme Court to Review Venue Rule Change 
Venue shopping is a well-used tool in the trial lawyer playbook, where plaintiffs’ lawyers “shop” cases by filing them in jurisdictions with reputations for awarding… Read More
August 16, 2023
Blog
Meet ILR’s Summer Legal Fellow: Brea Williams 
This summer, ILR had the privilege of hosting Brea Williams as our legal fellow. Hailing from Woodbridge, VA, Brea has a passion for cutting down… Read More
August 10, 2023
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Thank you for joining our newsletter. Check out some of our top content below. Three Things Amazon’s Hit Show Jury Duty… Read More
August 9, 2023
Research
French Fries to Fossil Fuels: The Misplaced Reliance on UDAPs to Pursue Policy Agendas
Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices laws (UDAPs) are among the most important legal tools that states have when it comes to protecting their consumers. Read More
August 8, 2023
Blog
Lawsuit Against Burford Gives a Peek Into the Secretive World of Litigation Funding 
Readers of the ILR blog might remember the lawsuit U.S. food distributor Sysco filed against Burford Capital earlier this year, which gave us a peek… Read More
August 2, 2023
Blog
ADA Lawsuits in California: A Gold Rush for Serial Filers
Author: Arthur Gaus, Partner, Kaufman Dolowich Voluck We can all agree that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important law to help those… Read More
July 25, 2023
Podcasts
Podcast: Latest U.S. Supreme Court Term Review
On this episode of ILR’s Cause for Action podcast, we reflect on the latest U.S. Supreme Court term, which wrapped up on June 30. Jennifer… Read More
July 20, 2023
Press Releases
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Bill to Combat Foreign Corruption
WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform President Harold Kim released the following statement today on the reintroduction of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act… Read More
July 19, 2023
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Letter to California Bar Urges Action on Mass Arbitration  
Research shows that consumers and employees win more money, more often, and more quickly in traditional arbitration than in litigation. It’s… Read More
July 18, 2023