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America's civil justice system is the world's most expensive justice system and our nation's legal system is in crisis. The cost is taking a toll on everyone; American employers, consumers and working families are footing this hefty bill for lawsuit abuse. Learn more about this crisis in documented news stories, press releases and ILR- sponsored events.

Press Releases 2003

• Chamber Celebrates Senate Deal on Class Action
  November 26, 2003
• Chamber Calls Mold Litigation A Growing Problem
  July 17, 2003
• Chamber Study Shows Rx Lawsuits Affect Behaviors
  July 15, 2003
• Chamber No Longer Under Subpoena in Madison County
  July 11, 2003
• Chamber Decries Senate Stalemate
  July 9, 2003
• Chamber Brief Urges Supreme Court to Reject Campaign Finance Law
  July 8, 2003
• Chamber Study Shows Obesity Lawsuits No Diet Aid
  July 2, 2003
• Chamber Moves To Quash Illegitimate Subpoenas
  June 25, 2003
• Chamber Poll Finds Public and Union Support for Asbestos Fund
  June 24, 2003
• Chamber Hails House Vote on Class Action Reform
  June 12, 2003
• U.S. Chamber Applauds Lawmakers' Asbestos Action
  May 22, 2003
• Chamber Celebrates Judiciary Vote on Class Actions
  May 22, 2003
• Chamber Supports Iowa Pro-Business Legislation
  April 25, 2003
• Chamber Applauds Sen. Lincoln's Co-Sponsorship of Class Action Bill
  April 11, 2003
• Judiciary Vote First Step in Fixing Class Action System
  April 11, 2003
• Georgia's Legal System Ranking Plunges
  April 9, 2003
• Chamber Grades Most State Legal Systems 'C-'
  April 9, 2003
• Chamber Criticizes Class Action in Madison County, IL
  March 21, 2003
• Chamber Cheers WV Medical Liability and Venue Reforms
  March 14, 2003
• Chamber Urges Congress to Limit Health Care Lawsuits
  March 13, 2003
• Chamber Urges Congress to Solve Crippling Asbestos Crisis
  March 5, 2003
• Chamber Poll Shows Americans Want Class Action Reform
  March 5, 2003
• Chamber Builds Muscle on Legal Team
  March 3, 2003
• Chamber 6-Month Lobbying Costs Top $28 Million
  February 7, 2003
• Chamber Brings on More Legal Affairs Firepower
  February 5, 2003
• Chamber Urges Class Action Reform
  February 5, 2003
• Chamber Urges West Virginia Legal Reform Campaign
  February 3, 2003
• Chamber Study Shows WV Legal System Harmful to Patients
  January 23, 2003
• Chamber Releases Study on Impact of Asbestos Lawsuits
  January 23, 2003

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