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 U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) is to champion a fair legal system that promotes economic growth and opportunity.
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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 Members of the United States Congress, opposing H.R. 963, and S. 505, the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act."
We’re back with an update on a new threat from coastal erosion lawsuits. For years trial lawyers have filed lawsuits claiming energy industry projects caused damage to the state’s coastal wetlands. Many of the projects being sued started decades ago before the deterioration even began, or current regulations existed.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, on the nomination of Lisa Monaco to be Deputy Attorney General of the United States.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary on H.R. 2393, the “No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act."
There’s a little-known practice exploding around the world, turning lawsuits into investment opportunities. It’s called third party litigation funding, and it allows outside funders to invest in lawsuits in exchange for a cut of any settlement or award.
Did you know there is a better alternative for consumers and employees to settle disputes with companies than having to set foot in a courtroom? It’s called arbitration, and it costs us less time, money, and frustration than a lawsuit. Arbitration works for people like us who can’t afford an expensive attorney or don’t want to spend years fighting in court.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute (NJCJI) prevailed on their challenge to New Jersey’s effective prohibition against the inclusion of mandatory arbitration agreements in employment contracts.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting the nomination of Merrick Garland to be Attorney General of the United States.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing H.R. 963 / S. 505, the “Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act.” This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.
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U.S. Chamber Comments to the ULC on the Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Data Act
Harvey Perlman, ChairJane Bambauer, ReporterCollection and Use of Personally Identifiable DataUniform Law Commission111 N. Wabash AveSuite 1010Chicago, IL 60602 Dear Chairman Perlman and Reporter Bambauer: