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Lawsuits and Global Competitiveness: Is the U.S. Litigation System a Beacon or Barrier to Foreign Investment?

August 1, 2007

Location: Washington, DC

This forum, jointly hosted by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform and the National Chamber Foundation, examined the impact of the U.S. litigation system on our global competitiveness, specifically the degree to which it attracts or deters foreign investment.

Video: Welcome from ILR President Lisa Rickard

Video: Is the U.S. Litigation System a Threat to our Global Competitiveness?

Video: A View from the Board Room: How the Threat of Litigation Affects Investment Decisions

Video: Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle: How to Address Litigation Challenges to US Global Competitiveness

Video: Keynote Address from Edward S. Knight, Vice President, General Counsel, & Chief Regulatory Officer, NASDAQ

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