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2010 8
2008 9
2007 21

Lawsuit Climate

Colorado ranks eighth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

Read Press Release: West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, & California Ranked Worst Lawsuit Climates in the Nation

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7-year-old boy sued over minor skiing collision

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In this movie theater trailer, Robb and Susan Swimm describe how their 7-year-old son was sued over a minor skiing collision. Learn more at FacesOfLawsuitAbuse.org.

Source: Institute for Legal Reform
Released: Apr 27, 2009

Research: Colorado

101 Ways To Improve State Legal Systems in 2012 and Beyond

This user's guide to promoting fair and effective civil justice provides policymakers with a compilation of some of the many avenues available to fostering a sound legal system that promotes states’ economies. The reforms are organized into five areas. The first section highlights five reforms that have gained momentum and should be of particular interest to state legislators. The report then considers fair and effective measures that would improve the litigation process, improve product liability law, promote rational liability rules, and rein in excessive damage awards. LEARN MORE »

Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Released: Mar 28, 2012
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Electronic Discovery: A View from the Front Lines

Source: Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System | Released: Jul 21, 2008
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The Emerging Challenge of Electronic Discovery: Strategies for American Businesses

Source: Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System | Released: Jul 21, 2008
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Colorado State Organizations

Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
The Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry champions free enterprise, a healthy business environment and economic prosperity for all Coloradans.

Colorado Civil Justice League
The Colorado Civil Justice League is a state-wide coalition dedicated exclusively to ending abusive lawsuits and creating a fair civil justice system in Colorado. They believe in helping those with legitimate harms gain access to the courts. But they also believe in protecting those who create jobs, innovate new technologies, and provide needed goods and services from being tied up in expensive and groundless litigation.

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