The New Institute for Legal Reform
The Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform is the most influential legal reform organization in thecountry and leads unmatched advocacy initiatives that reach into state, federal, and internationalarenas and cover a wide breadth of issues.
The U.S. Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) champions a fair and efficient legal system that fosters economic growth and opportunity. It leads advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and international levels to combat excessive litigation, promote tort reform, and modernize outdated laws. Through research, communications, and policy initiatives, ILR works to reduce legal costs for businesses and improve the litigation climate across the U.S.
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This is welcome news for anyone who wants a civil justice system that is fair, efficient, and focused on real claims and not manufactured ones.
Third Party Litigation Funding
Third Party Litigation Funding in the spotlight
Third-party litigation funding often increases lawsuit costs and prolongs cases while remaining largely hidden from courts and defendants. The article calls for greater transparency and regulation to prevent conflicts of interest and protect fairness in the legal system.
- Lawsuits
Setting the Record Straight on Third-Party Litigation Funding
By U.S. Chamber Staff
ILR's Latest Featured Research
Commercial automobile tort costs in the U.S. have surged due to nuclear verdicts and litigation funding, driving up insurance premiums and operational expenses for businesses. The report recommends reforms such as funding transparency, stronger evidentiary standards, and balanced liability rules to reduce these economic impacts.
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- Mass arbitration, intended as an efficient dispute resolution mechanism, is increasingly exploited through abusive practices that prioritize quick settlements over claim merit, harming all stakeholders and prompting calls for systemic reforms by courts, legislators, regulators, and industry actors.This article explains why class action lawsuits are important, the benefits and drawbacks, examples of famous cases, and how these lawsuits are changing over time. In short, it’s a guide to understanding how class actions help groups of people take on big companies and why they matter in today’s legal system.An analysis on the economic impact of tort costs related to commercial automobile litigation in the U.S.This is welcome news for anyone who wants a civil justice system that is fair, efficient, and focused on real claims and not manufactured ones.Initiative aims to enhance EU competitiveness by strengthening justice systems, reducing legal burdens on business, and modernizing EU civil and corporate law.ILR’s recent research explores the origins of multi-district-litigation (“MDL”) abuse and recent efforts to address it.This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1109, the “Litigation Transparency Act of 2025.”
