Issues/Research

America's legal crisis is putting employees out of work, raising consumer prices, driving down shareholder value and bankrupting companies. Many plaintiffs' lawyers are exploiting flaws in our legal system in search of jackpot justice. Meanwhile, frivolous lawsuits clog our courts, denying those most deserving of justice their right to a speedy trial. Examine our Issue Resources exploring the various issues affecting our legal system below or research particular issues using the menu to the left.

Research

The Liability Climate in the States: Costs, Reforms and the Potential Impact on Jobs with Special Remarks by Governor Robert F. McDonnell

This panel at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011 examined the legal climate in the states, reforms and the impact on employment and business activity. It featured special remarks by Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

2011 Legal Reform Awards Presented at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit

At the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011, the Annual Legal Reform Awards were presented to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (State Leadership Award), the Business Council of Alabama (Outstanding Organization Award), and John H. Beisner, Practice Co-Leader, Mass Torts/Insurance Litigation Practice Area, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Research & Policy Award).

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's Keynote Address at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit

The Honorable Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina, delivered the keynote address at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011. She was introduced by Thomas J. Donohue, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas J. Donohue's Remarks at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit

At the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011, Thomas J. Donohue, President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, delivered these special remarks. He was introduced by Lisa A. Rickard, President of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

Trends We Don’t Want To Continue: A Look at the Latest Lawsuits and Theories from The Trial Bar

This panel at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011 spotlighted litigation trends in a variety of areas such as asbestos and the use of civil conspiracy, transnational torts, and the use of outside contingency fee counsel by certain state attorneys general in recent litigation.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

The Supreme Court: Cases of Interest to Business

This panel at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011 reviewed key business decisions of the 2010 Term of the U.S. Supreme Court and previewed the most important business cases pending on the 2011 docket.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

Access to Justice or the Bottom Line? The Growing Commercialization of the Practice of Law

This panel at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011 addressed the “commercialization” of the practice of law through issues such as third-party litigation financing, where outside investors have a stake in the outcome of ligation; the new trial lawyer “bounty hunter” ads on the internet; and the growing interest in allowing investors to partner with lawyers in law firms.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

Legislative Keynote – A View from Capitol Hill featuring U.S. House Speaker John A. Boehner

At the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on Octobery 26, 2011, The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, delivered this legislative keynote address.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

ILR President Lisa A. Rickard Delivers Opening Remarks at 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit

At the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 26, 2011, Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, delivered these opening remarks.

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

Creating Conditions for Economic Growth: The Role of the Legal Environment

Released at the 12th Annual Legal Reform Summit, this working paper examines the economic impacts of all 50 states’ legal environments. Commissioned by ILR and conducted by NERA Economic Consulting, the report uses a first-of-its-kind econometric model to estimate the economic savings each state can realize by improving its legal environment. LEARN MORE »

Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Oct 26, 2011

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