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New York

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2008   25
2007   19
2006   21

Lawsuit Climate

New York ranks twenty-fifth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

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Justice System

Justice System

New York's Courts are diverse in character and geography.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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