Institute for Legal Reform Research

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.
Featured Tort Report
This edition found that the costs and compensation paid into the U.S. tort system reached over $655.6 billion in 2025 - equating to 2.12 percent of U.S. GDP and over $4,900 per U.S. household.
Featured Litigation Report
Rising litigation costs, not accident rates, are driving up the price of trucking and everyone pays for it.

















