Blog
West Virginia Cuts Tort Costs Thanks to State Legal Reform Legislation
West Virginia has emerged as a standout example in the realm of tort reform, demonstrating how strategic legal reforms can significantly reduce tort… Read More
December 19, 2024
Blog
Fortress Under Siege: The Hidden Power Behind Litigation Financing
Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) has emerged as a multibillion-dollar global industry, operating largely in secrecy, and driven by profit. A recent Bloomberg Law… Read More
December 6, 2024
Press Releases
New U.S. Chamber Study: West Virginia’s Tort Costs Down, Thanks to Legal Reform
Mountain State’s Per Household Cost Lowest in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new economic study released today by the U.S. Read More
November 20, 2024
Press Releases
New U.S. Chamber Study: Lawsuit System Costs Reach Over $4,200 Per Household
Costs Paid in the U.S. Tort System Reach a Record High of $529 Billion WASHINGTON, D.C. —  A new economic study released today by the… Read More
November 20, 2024
Research
Tort Costs in America: An Empirical Analysis of Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System – Third Edition
The third edition of Tort Costs in America, composed by The Brattle Group and published by ILR, found that the costs and compensation paid into… Read More
November 20, 2024
Blog
Important State Wins for the Legal Reform Community
The legal reform community has seen significant victories across various states, marking substantial progress in ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability within the civil justice system. Read More
October 31, 2024
Blog
Fighting for Transparency in Third-Party Litigation Funding
The Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee is examining possible rules to address third-party litigation funding (TPLF) transparency in Texas state courts. This is potentially an important… Read More
October 3, 2024
Blog
ILR’s Research Highlights Dangers of TPLF and the Need for Reform
ILR’s newly released research, Grim Realities: Debunking Myths in Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) helps to shine some light on this shadowy—and… Read More
September 12, 2024
Blog
New Legislation in Indiana, Louisiana, and West Virginia Addresses Secretive Third Party Litigation Funding 
The first half of the year is the busiest time for ILR’s state advocacy team as state legislative sessions kick into high gear for either… Read More
July 25, 2024
Blog
TV Series Based on a True Story Exposes Worldwide Litigation Funding Abuses
PBS recently aired a gripping, true-life story of a legal system run amok. “Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office,” which first aired… Read More
June 13, 2024
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Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office Sheds Light on Secretive Third Party Litigation Funding 
The gripping drama that has taken the UK by storm, Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office, has made its way to… Read More
April 16, 2024
Blog
Tackling Foreign Manipulation: The Urgent Need for Reform in Third Party Litigation Funding 
Today, litigation funding is being exploited by foreign entities to manipulate legal systems and undermine national and economic security. ILR and other… Read More
April 1, 2024
Blog
Indiana and West Virginia Close to Enacting Strong Protections Against Litigation Funding Industry   
UPDATE: On March 27, West Virginia’s Governor Jim Justice signed into law SB 850. On March 13, Indiana’s Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law HB 1160. Read More
March 12, 2024
Blog
From Florida to Utah: Examining State-Level Legal Reforms
A fair and balanced state lawsuit environment is an important factor when businesses decide where to expand or invest resources. State legislators know this, and… Read More
March 7, 2024
Blog
Lawyers Near Me: The Scoop Behind Trial Lawyer Advertising 
Have you ever done an internet search for topics like ‘personal injury lawyers near me,’ ‘attorneys near me,’ or ‘how to join a class action… Read More
February 29, 2024
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
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 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
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
Podcasts
Podcast: Staying in the Loop: Perspectives From State Attorneys General 
On November 2, ILR hosted Summit 2022: Law · Policy · Politics, where we brought together extraordinary panelists to talk about critical issues facing the… Read More
January 31, 2023