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ILR's cutting-edge research program examines the most pressing civil justice issues facing legal systems across the world. These papers by some of the world's foremost legal experts offer potential solutions for a fairer legal system.

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A question mark made out of money symbols: Economic Consequences A question mark made out of money symbols: Economic Consequences

Economic Consequences: The Real Costs of U.S. Securities Class Action Litigation

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A punch card filled with holes: Frequent Filers A punch card filled with holes: Frequent Filers

Frequent Filers: The Problems of Shareholder Lawsuits and the Path to Reform

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Red and Blue Generic Covers for Old Research: What's Wrong with Securities Class Action Lawsuits Red and Blue Generic Covers for Old Research: What's Wrong with Securities Class Action Lawsuits

What’s Wrong with Securities Class Action Lawsuits?

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A forest with tall brown trees: Obstacles to Fair Trail A forest with tall brown trees: Obstacles to Fair Trail

Obstacles to Fair Trial: Asbestos Cases in West Virginia

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Blue and yellow flames cover: A Docket on the Brink Blue and yellow flames cover: A Docket on the Brink

A Docket on the Brink: Asbestos Litigation in Cook County

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Two business men in a field exchanging a document: Litigating in the Field of Dreams Two business men in a field exchanging a document: Litigating in the Field of Dreams

Litigating in the Field of Dreams: Asbestos Cases in Madison County

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Red and Blue Generic Covers for Old Research: Do Class Actions Benefit Class Members Red and Blue Generic Covers for Old Research: Do Class Actions Benefit Class Members

Do Class Actions Benefit Class Members?

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Generic cover: The juggernaut of TCPA Litigation Generic cover: The juggernaut of TCPA Litigation

The Juggernaut of TCPA Litigation: The Problems with Uncapped Statutory Damages

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A We the People sign being lowered onto four marble pillars: Legal Reform The Framers and First Principles A We the People sign being lowered onto four marble pillars: Legal Reform The Framers and First Principles

Legal Reform, The Framers and First Principles

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Generic cover: The Great Myths of State False Claims Acts Generic cover: The Great Myths of State False Claims Acts

The Great Myths of State False Claims Acts: Alternatives to State Qui Tam Statutes

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A business man navigating a maze: A Roadmap For Reform A business man navigating a maze: A Roadmap For Reform

A Roadmap for Reform: Lessons from Eight Years of the Class Action Reform Act

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A giant carrot suspended over a group of business people: Fixing the false claims Act A giant carrot suspended over a group of business people: Fixing the false claims Act

Fixing the False Claims Act: The Case for Compliance-Focused Reforms

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A tree with money symbols growing off branches: Third Party Litigation Financing in Australia A tree with money symbols growing off branches: Third Party Litigation Financing in Australia

Third Party Litigation Financing in Australia: Class Actions, Conflicts and Controversy

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A network of business people connected: The new Lawsuit Ecosystem A network of business people connected: The new Lawsuit Ecosystem

The New Lawsuit Ecosystem: Trends, Targets and Players

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Business people sailing on small life boat: Taming Tort Tourism Business people sailing on small life boat: Taming Tort Tourism

Taming Tort Tourism: The Case for a Federal Solution to Foreign Judgment Recognition

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A globe being squished between a clamping tool: Should State Law Rule The World A globe being squished between a clamping tool: Should State Law Rule The World

Should State Law Rule the World? A Call for Caution in Applying State Law in Transnational Tort Cases

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Generic cover: Improving the Environment for Business in Australia Generic cover: Improving the Environment for Business in Australia

Improving the Environment for Business in Australia

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People waiting in line holding paper work: Frequent Filers People waiting in line holding paper work: Frequent Filers

Frequent Filers: Repeat Plaintiffs in Shareholder Litigation

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Generic purple cover: Privatizing Public Enforcement Generic purple cover: Privatizing Public Enforcement

Privatizing Public Enforcement: The Legal, Ethical and Due-Process Implications of Contingency-Fee Arrangements in the Public Sector

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Generic Blue and Red Cover: International Comparisons of Litigation Cost Generic Blue and Red Cover: International Comparisons of Litigation Cost

International Comparisons of Litigation Costs: Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States

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