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Research
Roadblock: The Trucking Litigation Problem and How to Fix It
A critical link in America’s supply chain is under attack. American trucking firms are facing rapid lawsuit inflation, with the average size of verdicts over… Read More
July 14, 2023
Blog
Texas Establishes Specialized Business Court
The enactment of Texas House Bill 19, establishing a statewide business court, marked a significant moment for the Lone Star State’s… Read More
July 11, 2023
Blog
If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It: EU’s Flawed Revision to the Product Liability Directive 
Technology is rapidly changing, and governments worldwide are looking to adapt their existing laws to the digital age.   The European Parliament and Council are currently… Read More
July 5, 2023
Blog
Florida Reins in Misleading Trial Lawyer Advertising
UPDATE: On June 23, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1205 into law. What does this mean? Ads for legal services are prohibited from using government agencies’ logos… Read More
June 27, 2023
Blog
New ILR Research Shows Abusive ADA Lawsuits Skyrocketed
The latest ILR research, Preserving Protections, Curbing ADA Litigation Abuse, shows Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits have skyrocketed since 2013… Read More
June 20, 2023
Podcasts
Podcast: Patchwork Data Privacy Laws Force Businesses to Walk a Compliance Tightrope
As we forge ahead in the data-driven economy, it is imperative to develop public policies that can effectively match its pace. Unfortunately, conflicting privacy regulations… Read More
June 15, 2023
Research
Preserving Protections: Curbing ADA Litigation Abuse
A small number of plaintiffs’ firms are twisting the laudable goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for their own ends. These firms use… Read More
June 13, 2023
Blog
Gov. Edwards Should Sign Mandatory TPLF Disclosure Into Law
Louisiana is poised to become the latest state, after Wisconsin and Montana, to bring the secretive third party litigation funding (TPLF) industry out of the… Read More
June 7, 2023
Blog
Three Things Amazon’s Hit Show Jury Duty Got Right
The new hit reality show Jury Duty, on Amazon’s Freevee network, follows the inner workings of a jury trial through the eyes of a juror,… Read More
June 1, 2023
Blog
New Poll Shows Voters Want Limits on Attorneys’ Fees for Camp Lejeune Lawsuits
A new national survey released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform shows that 75 percent of voters, including strong majorities of… Read More
May 30, 2023
Blog
New National Poll Shows Voters Support TPLF Disclosure 
A new national poll released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform shows strong bipartisan support for disclosing… Read More
May 24, 2023
Blog
EU Directive Deadline Looms: Suggestions to Minimize Litigation Risk
The deadline for EU Member States to implement the Representative Actions Directive is quickly approaching. The European Commission has stipulated that the Directive should be… Read More
May 11, 2023
Blog
ILR Urges Advisory Committee to Adopt Mandatory Uniform Disclosure of TPLF
Third party litigation funding (TPLF) is a multi-billion-dollar industry that allows hedge funds and outside financiers to secretly invest in lawsuits in exchange for a… Read More
May 9, 2023
Blog
Montana Enacts Legislation to Require Mandatory Disclosure of TPLF
Montana has taken a significant step in bringing transparency to the secretive third party litigation funding (TPLF) industry. Recently, Gov. Greg… Read More
May 4, 2023
Blog
Louisiana Advances Legislation on Mandatory Disclosure of TPLF
Louisiana could be the next state to bring the secretive third party litigation funding (TPLF) industry out of the shadows. The state senate recently passed… Read More
May 3, 2023
Blog
Lawmakers Should Protect Asbestos Victims
Asbestos personal injury litigation, the longest-running and largest mass tort in U.S. history, has already bankrupted more than 100 companies and shows no signs of… Read More
April 28, 2023
Blog
Giving Lawyers a License to Sue Won’t Protect Data Privacy
Protecting data privacy is a hot topic of debate with state and federal lawmakers. Consumers need to have their data protected and businesses need clear… Read More
April 25, 2023
Podcasts
Podcast: CFPB Proposed Rule Would Create a “Name-And-Shame” Database
In January, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a proposed rule to implement a “Terms & Conditions Registry.” If finalized, the CFPB’s proposed rule… Read More
April 20, 2023
Blog
The Bankruptcy System Can Deliver Fairness to Claimants
We’ve written previously about how the bankruptcy system can be a simpler, faster, and fairer alternative to mass litigation.   Mass litigation… Read More
April 18, 2023