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While a fair and effective legal system allows business leaders to focus on hiring, innovating, and expanding, excessive or frivolous litigation crushes opportunities for private industry and consumers alike. A healthy legal system protects both employees and consumers while encouraging business growth.
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The U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Legal Reform and Litigation Center advocate for a fair and equal civil justice system to foster a healthy business climate, protect employers from abusive litigation, and serve the interests of consumers, not trial lawyers. We work at every level of the U.S. judicial system and with leaders in almost every state, Congress, and around the world to defend the rule of law.
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Latest Content
- Georgia's new tort reform law, signed by Governor Brian Kemp, aims to create a fairer legal environment and reduce litigation costs for businesses.Louisiana has taken important steps toward addressing some of the underlying issues that have made the state a challenging liability environment for businesses. However, much work remains to be done.Today's court decision vacating the CFPB's credit card late fee rule is a victory for consumers, preventing negative impacts on credit scores, interest rates, and credit access.Oklahoma legal reform legislation is taking bold steps to curb excessive lawsuits, protect small businesses, and ensure a fairer system that benefits consumers and drives economic growth.Georgia’s tort reform aims to benefit local businesses and consumers by reducing litigation costs and fostering a fairer legal system.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the American Petroleum Institute, the National Mining Association, and the Business Council of New York, filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over its new retroactive liability law.In 2025, Georgia has an opportunity to achieve landmark legal reforms that will address longstanding flaws in the state’s legal system, making it fairer for consumers and businesses and bolstering growth and prosperity for the future.Oklahoma has a strong legacy of legal reform, but in recent years the state has not been as proactive in tackling emerging liability issues.
