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While a fair and effective legal system allows business leaders to focus on hiring, innovating, and expanding, excessive or frivolous litigation crushes opportunities for private industry and consumers alike. A healthy legal system protects both employees and consumers while encouraging business growth.
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Three key Court victories, aided by the Chamber's Litigation Center, helped secure business rights and spur growth.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced that Harold H. Kim, chief operating officer of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), will become president of the Chamber affiliate effective January 1, 2020. Lisa A. Rickard, who has been president of ILR since 2003, will stay on as executive vice president of the Chamber, a title she currently holds, and also take on the role of counselor to the president of the Chamber.
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