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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 2007
- ILR Highlights Victims of Lawsuit Abuse
December 20, 2007 - Report Shows Lawsuit Abuse Still a Major Problem in Many Jackpot Jurisdictions
December 18, 2007 - Reduction in National Tort Cost called 'Encouraging First Step' toward Reducing Runaway Lawsuit Costs
December 14, 2007 - Chamber: FSR Study a Critical Voice in Calling for Needed Financial Industry Reforms
November 7, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Proposes Code of Conduct for State AGs
October 24, 2007 - Bogus Attack on Arbitration Really about Plaintiffs' Lawyers' Right to Sue
September 27, 2007 - Dry Cleaner Closing a Sad Legacy of Frivolous Lawsuits
September 20, 2007 - ILR Exposes Tennessee Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 23, 2007 - Chamber Issues Statement on Pants Suit Plaintiff Appeal
August 14, 2007 - ILR Exposes West Virginia Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 2, 2007 - ILR Exposes Rhode Island Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 2, 2007 - ILR Exposes Ohio Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 2, 2007 - ILR Exposes Minnesota Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 2, 2007 - ILR Exposes Kentucky Trial Lawyers? Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups? Identity
August 2, 2007 - ILR Exposes Kansas Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 2, 2007 - ILR Exposes Alabama Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 2, 2007 - ILR Exposes Michigan Trial Lawyers' Name Change as Part of Nationwide Effort to Hide Groups' Identity
August 2, 2007 - Lawsuits Hurt Foreign Direct Investment, Experts Conclude
August 1, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Helps D.C. Dry Cleaner Pay Legal Bills
July 24, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Pans New Trial Lawyer Poll
July 12, 2007 - Chamber Urges Congress, SEC to Address Competitiveness of U.S. Capital Markets and Securities Lawsuit Abuse
June 26, 2007 - Chamber Applauds Pants Suit Ruling
June 25, 2007 - Attorney General Hood's Latest Lawsuit About Compensating Lawyers, Not Homeowners
June 14, 2007 - New Rules on 95,000 Asbestos Claims -- a Major Move Against Fraudulent Lawsuits
June 12, 2007 - Stoneridge Could Further Damage U.S. Competitiveness
June 11, 2007 - West Virginia Small Business Owners Fear 'Unfair' Lawsuits
May 21, 2007 - Lawsuits Drain Economy, Alter Business Decisions, Studies Show
May 17, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Applauds White House Ban on Trial Lawyer Contingency Fees
May 16, 2007 - Chamber Study Ranks Best, Worst Lawsuit Climates
April 25, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Urges Congress to Raise Federal Judges' Pay
April 18, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Labels Lead Paint Lawsuit 'Overreach' by Ohio Attorney General
April 4, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Chides Michigan House on Drug Bills
February 22, 2007 - U.S. Chamber Applauds Ohio Judge for Standing Up to 'Double-Dipping' by Trial Lawyers in Asbestos Case
January 19, 2007 - Chamber Ad Campaign Highlights Voters' Desire to Fix Broken Lawsuit System
January 19, 2007
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