An effective legal system is critical to advancing free enterprise. Unfortunately, many lawsuits in this country lack merit or are downright abusive. Making matters worse, the lawyers who bring these types of suits tend to be the real beneficiaries—not their clients. To be sure, economic data show that the U.S. tort system in 2016 alone cost $3,329 per U.S. household, and only 57 cents on the dollar went to compensate the actual victim.
The mission of the Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) is to reduce excessive and frivolous litigation while restoring fairness and balance to the nation's civil justice system by promoting civil justice reform through legislative, political, judicial and educational activities at both the national and local levels.
The Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) is the most influential legal reform organization in the country. ILR effectively executes unmatched advocacy initiatives that reach into state, federal, and international arenas and cover a wide breadth of issues, including the following:
This Coalition letter was sent to the U.S. Congress, opposing H.R. 1423, the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act."
This Hill letter was sent to the House Armed Services and Senate Armed Services committees, on conference negotiations for the National Defense Authorization Act.
Michael Abbondanza owns the Riverbend Eatery in Bailey, Colorado. But he also carries another title besides small business owner: lawsuit abuse victim. Michael was the victim of an abusive Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit soon after he opened up his restaurant.
Last year, the game Fortnite held a dance competition for players to win a chance to have their dance moves used in the game. One entrant quickly became a fan favorite. His fellow players petitioned Fortnite to use his dance—and won! The rules made it clear that players weren’t going to be paid, and that Fortnite has the right to use it for publicity.
The Rule of Law Dashboard provides users with an easy-to-understand yet statistically credible meta-measure of the rule of law environment as it relates to business.
Millionaire ex-NBA basketball player David West and his lawyers tried to game the legal system. West’s $45 million contract with the New Orleans Hornets was almost up when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in 2010.
A woman sued New York City claiming she fell down the stairs after being scared by a Dexter poster in a subway station! The case was eventually thrown out….five years after she filed suit. We asked people on the streets of New York City what they thought about this ridiculous lawsuit.
A woman sued New York City claiming she fell down the stairs after being scared by a Dexter poster in a subway station!
This Coalition letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives opposing a slate of bills on arbitration.
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ILR Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Consent Decrees
Comments submitted to the Federal Trade Commission in connection with hearings on competition and consumer protection in the 21st century.