Lawsuit Abuse Impact

Lawsuit Abuse Impact

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2010 Voters' Views on Lawsuits

Public Opinion Strategies conducted a survey of 1,000 actual voters who voted in the 2010 midterm election nationally on Election Night (November 2, 2010) to examine voters’ perceptions of lawsuits and their desire for the next Congress to reform the lawsuit system. LEARN MORE »

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Nov 03, 2010

Bipartisan Poll Shows Small Businesses Concerned About Economy, Lawsuits, Effectiveness of Government Actions

Key Data From a National Survey of Small Businesses

From August 19-31, 2010, Public Opinion Strategies and Douglas Schoen LLC completed 1,000 interviews with individuals who identified themselves as the owner, president, partner, CEO, financial officer or VP/Senior manager at a private company with fewer than 500 employees as per SBA designations for certain small businesses. Ninety-six percent (96%) had fewer than 100 employees, and a majority (58%) had 2-5 employees. Respondents’ companies represented a wide range of industries and were located throughout the country. Interviews were conducted both on-line (N=400) and via telephone (N=600) to ensure a wide range of types of businesses and individuals.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Sep 23, 2010

Tort Liability Costs for Small Business

Small businesses are the engine of job growth in this country. At a time when unemployment rates are high, it is important to understand the forces that impair the ability of small businesses to thrive and grow. This report contains the findings of a study that estimates the tort liability costs that fall on small businesses. It was commissioned by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) and conducted by NERA Economic Consulting (NERA). The data reveal that small businesses bear an extraordinary tort liability cost burden. LEARN MORE »

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Jul 08, 2010

Lawsuit Climate 2010: Ranking the States

The 2010 State Liability Systems Ranking Study was conducted for the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform to explore how reasonable and balanced the states’ tort liability systems are perceived to be by U.S. business. Participants in the survey were comprised of a sample of 1,482 in-house general counsel, senior litigators or attorneys, and other senior executives who indicated they are knowledgeable about litigation matters at companies with at least $100 million in annual revenues. "Lawsuit Climate 2010: Ranking the States" is a summary of the full survey.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Mar 22, 2010

2010 U.S. Chamber of Commerce State Liability Systems Ranking Study

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Mar 22, 2010

U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on California's lawsuit climate

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U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on California's lawsuit climate in light of the 2010 State Liability Systems Ranking Study, which explores how reasonable & balanced the states’ tort liability systems are perceived to be by U.S. business.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Mar 22, 2010

U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on Florida's lawsuit climate

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U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on Florida's lawsuit climate in light of the 2010 State Liability Systems Ranking Study, which explores how reasonable & balanced the states’ tort liability systems are perceived to be by U.S. business.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Mar 22, 2010

U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on Illinois' lawsuit climate

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U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on Illinois' lawsuit climate in light of the 2010 State Liability Systems Ranking Study, which explores how reasonable & balanced the states’ tort liability systems are perceived to be by U.S. business.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Mar 22, 2010

U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on Louisiana's lawsuit climate

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U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on Louisiana's lawsuit climate in light of the 2010 State Liability Systems Ranking Study, which explores how reasonable & balanced the states’ tort liability systems are perceived to be by U.S. business.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Mar 22, 2010

U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on state lawsuit climates

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U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on state lawsuit climates in light of the 2010 State Liability Systems Ranking Study, which explores how reasonable & balanced the states’ tort liability systems are perceived to be by U.S. business.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Mar 22, 2010

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