California
- Lawsuit Climate
Ranking
2008 44
2007 45
2006 44Lawsuit Climate
California's legal environment remains mired in the bottom ten states, according to Lawsuit Climate 2008: Ranking the States. A separate survey of California business owners found 88 percent believe frivolous lawsuits are a serious problem.
View California's detailed Lawsuit Climate ranking (pdf)
View the survey of California business owners (pdf)
- Justice System
Justice System
The California court system, the nation's largest, serves over 36 million people with more than 2,000 judicial officers and 21,000 court employees.
- State Organizations
State Organizations
Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue on California's Lawsuit Climate:


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